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The Archaeologist will support all aspects of archaeology and cultural resource investigation and management projects. This will include planning and performing field work to identify and evaluate potential archaeology artifacts and cultural resources, development of appropriate reports, and testing/application of sites for listing in the National Register. The position will support small and large field projects. The Archaeologist will work with the Kuna Environmental team on other related environmental projects as time permits.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
• Technical planning and execution of archaeology/cultural resource survey projects
• Testing and review of potentially identified artifacts and locations for listing on the National Register
• Support to clients for the management and compliance with Section 106 NHPA requirements
• Ability to perform field work on remote sites following safe procedures and with minimal oversight
• Provide regulatory support and coordination with local, state, and federal agencies including the Alaska Office of History and Archaeology (OHA). Explains regulatory policies and procedures.
Qualifications
Minimum Requirements
• Degree in history, archaeology, anthropology, architecture or related fields.
• At least 1 year of experience working with and under the direction of a qualified archaeologist (according to Department of Interior minimum requirements)
• Experience performing field work and developing project work plans and subsequent reports
• Ability to adapt to and maintain a safety conscious work environment
• Ability to demonstrate, conduct, and conform to a set of values and accepted standards, such as honesty, integrity, reliability, and accountability
• Ability to pay attention to the minute details of a project or task and perform work accurately and thoroughly
• High degree of organization skills and ability to follow a systematic method of performing a task
• Ability to effectively work within a team environment to accomplish work activities, exhibiting a professional demeanor toward co-workers and customers
• Ability to communicate professionally, clearly and concisely with others using both the spoken and written word, as well as the ability to actively listen and comprehend communication from others
Working Conditions and Physical Requirements
Weather: Indoors/outdoors
Noise level: The noise level in the work environment is usually that of a standard office atmosphere.
Description of primary environment: Office building with standard office environment. Will also be on project sites outside.
Physical requirements: Employee is required to occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 lbs. Frequently required to sit, stand, walk, use hands/fingers to handle or feel, climb, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl, talk/hear, see, taste/smell, and carry weight/lift.
Travel: Periodic (as projects require); field work on remote sites with limited access and camp-type accomodations
Travel may require an employee or contractor to pass a TSA security checkpoint. If the employee or contractor does not have valid identification, they will not be able to travel until valid identification is obtained and verified. For this reason all employees and contractors must have valid identification when traveling to and from the work site destination, for a list of TSA approved valid identification visit https://www.tsa.gov/travel/security-screening/identification .
Competencies
• Professional, highly self-motivated, passionate, energetic, creative and strategic thinker.
• Dedicated to meeting the expectations and requirements of internal and external customers.
• Mines first-hand customer information, using it to determine how to best maximize the opportunity for Kuna and its clients.
• Always acts with customers in mind, knows how to establish and maintain effective relationships with customers/prospects and gains their trust and respect.
Required Language
Equal Opportunity Employer/Shareholder Preference
KUNA is an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. NANA grants employment preference to shareholders of NANA and their spouses and descendants to the extent allowed by law.
It is KUNA policy to conduct background checks, drug testing and a physical assessment, as applicable, once an offer has been accepted, in accordance with company and/or contract requirements.
Accommodation Request
If you are a job seeker with a disability and require accessibility assistance or an accommodation to apply for one of our jobs, please submit a request by telephone or via email. In order to appropriately assist you with an accommodation, we ask that you please specify the assistance needed in order to access our jobsite and post for a position. The dedicated email and telephonic options are listed below and are reserved only for individuals with disabilities needing accessibility assistance.
To request an accommodation by telephone, contact us at: 1-800-478-2000
To request an accommodation by email, contact us at recruiting@nana.com
The Archaeologist will support all aspects of archaeology and cultural resource investigation and management projects. This will include planning and performing field work to identify and evaluate potential archaeology artifacts and cultural resources, development of appropriate reports, and testing/application of sites for listing in the National Register. The position will support small and large field projects. The Archaeologist will work with the Kuna Environmental team on other related environmental projects as time permits.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
• Technical planning and execution of archaeology/cultural resource survey projects
• Testing and review of potentially identified artifacts and locations for listing on the National Register
• Support to clients for the management and compliance with Section 106 NHPA requirements
• Ability to perform field work on remote sites following safe procedures and with minimal oversight
• Provide regulatory support and coordination with local, state, and federal agencies including the Alaska Office of History and Archaeology (OHA). Explains regulatory policies and procedures.
Qualifications
Minimum Requirements
• Degree in history, archaeology, anthropology, architecture or related fields.
• At least 1 year of experience working with and under the direction of a qualified archaeologist (according to Department of Interior minimum requirements)
• Experience performing field work and developing project work plans and subsequent reports
• Ability to adapt to and maintain a safety conscious work environment
• Ability to demonstrate, conduct, and conform to a set of values and accepted standards, such as honesty, integrity, reliability, and accountability
• Ability to pay attention to the minute details of a project or task and perform work accurately and thoroughly
• High degree of organization skills and ability to follow a systematic method of performing a task
• Ability to effectively work within a team environment to accomplish work activities, exhibiting a professional demeanor toward co-workers and customers
• Ability to communicate professionally, clearly and concisely with others using both the spoken and written word, as well as the ability to actively listen and comprehend communication from others
Working Conditions and Physical Requirements
Weather: Indoors/outdoors
Noise level: The noise level in the work environment is usually that of a standard office atmosphere.
Description of primary environment: Office building with standard office environment. Will also be on project sites outside.
Physical requirements: Employee is required to occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 lbs. Frequently required to sit, stand, walk, use hands/fingers to handle or feel, climb, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl, talk/hear, see, taste/smell, and carry weight/lift.
Travel: Periodic (as projects require); field work on remote sites with limited access and camp-type accomodations
Travel may require an employee or contractor to pass a TSA security checkpoint. If the employee or contractor does not have valid identification, they will not be able to travel until valid identification is obtained and verified. For this reason all employees and contractors must have valid identification when traveling to and from the work site destination, for a list of TSA approved valid identification visit https://www.tsa.gov/travel/security-screening/identification .
Competencies
• Professional, highly self-motivated, passionate, energetic, creative and strategic thinker.
• Dedicated to meeting the expectations and requirements of internal and external customers.
• Mines first-hand customer information, using it to determine how to best maximize the opportunity for Kuna and its clients.
• Always acts with customers in mind, knows how to establish and maintain effective relationships with customers/prospects and gains their trust and respect.
Required Language
Equal Opportunity Employer/Shareholder Preference
KUNA is an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. NANA grants employment preference to shareholders of NANA and their spouses and descendants to the extent allowed by law.
It is KUNA policy to conduct background checks, drug testing and a physical assessment, as applicable, once an offer has been accepted, in accordance with company and/or contract requirements.
Accommodation Request
If you are a job seeker with a disability and require accessibility assistance or an accommodation to apply for one of our jobs, please submit a request by telephone or via email. In order to appropriately assist you with an accommodation, we ask that you please specify the assistance needed in order to access our jobsite and post for a position. The dedicated email and telephonic options are listed below and are reserved only for individuals with disabilities needing accessibility assistance.
To request an accommodation by telephone, contact us at: 1-800-478-2000
To request an accommodation by email, contact us at recruiting@nana.com
