Seasonal Archeological Technician

Overview

This position is located in Blue Ridge Parkway, in the Planning, Lands, and Compliance Division. The typical seasonal entry-on-duty period for Blue Ridge Parkway is April - November
, but the season may be extended or reduced due to weather conditions, project needs, or funding. Anticipated Entry on Duty:
Mid-April
. Open to the first 100 applicants or until 02/12/2026 whichever comes first. All applications submitted by 11:59 (EST) on the closing day will receive consideration.

The Archeological Technician will play a key role in supporting and advancing cultural resource compliance and stewardship activities for the Blue Ridge Parkway. Primary duties center on assisting with National Historic Preservation Act (NHPA) Section 106 compliance, including gathering, synthesizing, and preparing cultural resource information for consultation packages and compliance documentation; and assisting with the review and quality assurance of archeological monitoring, survey, and reporting products.

The incumbent will also contribute to cultural resource documentation and inventory projects, prepare technical summaries and maps, and help maintain, update, and manage cultural resource records and databases to support broader preservation goals and streamline future compliance processes. Fieldwork could include supporting archeological surveys, site assessments, and monitoring activities under the supervision of professional archeologists, while office duties will involve substantial report preparation, data entry, and documentation tasks consistent with NPS standards and guidelines.

The incumbent should be comfortable and physically able to work in both a backcountry and office setting.

Key duties include (not an exhaustive list):

• Assist with NHPA Section 106 compliance by gathering, synthesizing, and preparing information for consultation packages and compliance documentation.
• Assist with review and quality assurance of archaeological monitoring, survey, and reporting products.
• Contribute to cultural resource documentation and inventory projects, prepare technical summaries and maps, and maintain cultural resource records and databases.
• Support fieldwork such as archaeological surveys, site assessments, and monitoring activities under supervision of professional archaeologists.
• Perform office tasks including report preparation, data entry, and documentation in line with NPS standards and guidelines.

The Blue Ridge Parkway is a 469-mile scenic corridor managed for the protection of its nationally significant landscapes, historic resources, and cultural traditions of the southern Appalachian region. Headquartered in Asheville, North Carolina—a vibrant mountain community known for its arts, outdoor recreation, and strong sense of place—the Parkway offers a unique work setting that blends natural beauty with rich human history.

Cultural resources within the Parkway include archeological sites representing Indigenous presence, early European settlement, agriculture, transportation, and traditional lifeways, as well as historic buildings, landscapes, and features that reflect centuries of human interaction with the Blue Ridge Mountains.

The incumbent should be comfortable and physically able to work in both a backcountry and office setting. Other qualifications are not provided in the original description.