- Three years of experience in Archaeology or Anthropology. At least one year of the experience must be at a technical or professional level performing activities in a Natural Resource program such as researching and analyzing data, conducting investigations, applying pertinent laws and regulations, or coordinating and monitoring project activities;
- A Bachelor's Degree in Archaeology or Anthropology, or three additional years of related (pertinent) experience.
- A Master's degree in Archaeology or Anthropology will substitute for up to one year of the required experience.
- A Doctorate degree in Archaeology or Anthropology will substitute for up to two years of the required experience.
- Preference will be given to applicants who meet the criteria as a "qualified archaeologist" underORS 390.235.
- To be hired, you must have a criminal and driving records check that meets OPRD Criteria at the time of hire, and throughout employment.
- You must have a valid driver’s license at the time of hire and throughout employment.
What we are looking for (Desired Attributes):
- Working knowledge of federal and State of Oregon laws pertaining to cultural resources management.
- Experience providing strategic leadership to teams of coworkers to ensure alignment, collaboration and open, transparent communication.
- Experience managing programs including development of strategic goals, programmatic workplans, tools, policies, and program enhancements.
- Experience developing, negotiating, reviewing, and managing scopes of work and budgets for archaeology evaluations, services and contracts.
- Ability to collaborate with diverse groups of stakeholders with an end goal of managing cultural resources.
- Experience conducting tribal consultation and engaging in Government to Government relations with sovereign tribes.
- Proficiency in GIS software and GPS technology to conduct background research, produce technical maps and graphics, and map field attributes and cultural resource sites.
- Knowledge of archaeology in Oregon and/or the Pacific Northwest coast.
- Experience writing archaeology technical reports and/or cultural resources reports.
- Ability to perform independent archaeological research at and consulting with the Oregon State Historic Preservation Office.
- Experience in promoting a culturally competent and diverse work environment.
- Excellentmedical, vision, and dentalbenefits package for the employee and qualified family members with a very low monthly out-of-pocket cost;
- Optional life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, deferred compensation savings program, and flexible spending accounts for health care and child care expenses;
- 11 paid holidays per year;
- 3 additional paid "Personal Business Days" per year that you may use at any time;
- 8 hours of sick leave accumulated every month;
- Progressive vacation leave accrual, starting at 8 hours per month;
- Membership in the Public Employees Retirement System (PERS)/Oregon Public Service Retirement Plan (OPSRP);
- Student Loan Forgiveness Program:if you have federal student loan debt or are thinking of going back to school, then you will want to look into this program. If you make 120 qualifying payments on your student loan while working full time for a qualifying employer, your student loan debt may be forgiven;
- Opportunities for career growth and development.
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- Internal Applicants (Current State of Oregon employees): Apply via your employee Workday account. View thisknowledge articlefor help.
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- Eligible veterans will be given veterans' preference. If claiming veterans’ preference please be sure to check your Workday account for pending tasks or actions under your “My Applications” section – this is where you will be asked to upload your qualifying preference documentation after you apply.
- This position is full-time, Limited Duration (24 months) and is based out of Bend, Oregon.
- If you have specific questions about this position, please feel free to contact the hiring supervisor, Bridget Tinsleybridget.tinsley@oprd.oregon.gov
- This position is classified and represented by Association of Engineering Employees of Oregon.
- This announcement may be used to fill future vacancies as they occur.
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- Please review theClassification and Compensationpage for more details on the classification, or you may visit our website for information on the job offer process followingpay equity.
- Oregon Parks & Recreation Department does not offer visa sponsorships. Within three days of hire, all applicants will be required to complete theUS Department of Justice Form I-9, confirming authorization to work in the United States. Oregon Parks and Recreation Department uses E-Verify to confirm that applicants are authorized to work in the United States.
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