Archaeologist Sr; BD

Overview

Nespelem - Nespelem, WA 99155

Salary Range: $35.13 - $39.54 Hourly

Closing Date:
Friday, February 13, 2026

Position:
Archeologist Senior

Reports to:

Program Manager

Location:

Nespelem, WA

The Archaeologist Sr. is an exempt professional position in the History/Archaeology Program. The position will entail both office and field work. The incumbent will prepare scopes of work and budgets for projects. The incumbent will conduct archaeological fieldwork (i.e., survey/inventory, evaluative testing, mitigation, and treatment activities) on a project-by-project basis. The incumbent is expected to have experience in all phases of archaeological projects and understand site recording, mapping, photography, and site interpretations.

Experience using GPS and GIS technology, graphic programs, and either lithic analysis or historic-era artifact analysis is preferred. Experience using LiDAR and drone technology is preferred. The ability to identify human remains (as opposed to faunal remains) is preferred. The incumbent conducts documentation of archaeological sites, including site mapping, preparation of all field forms, and screening of artifacts during field projects, and post-field artifact processing.

The incumbent prepares reports following fieldwork. The incumbent serves as a Field Director or Crew Chief on specified projects. The incumbent will review Section 106 compliance letters and documents. Must supervise or assist in the training of less experienced staff in field procedures and methodologies. Other duties as assigned.

Education and Training:

• Master’s degree in Anthropology, History, Archaeology, or Cultural Resources Management pertinent to the position;
  AND 4 years field experience in prehistoric archaeology with an emphasis in CRM contract work;
  AND supervisory experience

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Demonstrate knowledge of cultural resources laws and regulations;
• Familiarity implementing Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act as described in 36
  
  CFR
  800;
• Work experience demonstrating the ability to perform the duties of this position
• Knowledge of standard archaeological equipment and techniques required;
• Must have some knowledge of the cultural history or language(s) of the CCT;
• Must have some knowledge of the geography in the Columbia River;
• Must demonstrate a working knowledge of CCT history, culture, legends, and traditions as they pertain to the 12 Tribes.
• Knowledge to conduct background research independently.
• Must be able to multitask and meet deadlines
• Maintaining project administrative paperwork preferred.
• Incumbent must be able to interact with the public in a positive and friendly way
• Incumbent must be self-motivated and have an ability to work alone
• Have a basic comfort level with hand tools (hammers, screw drivers, etc.)
• Incumbent must be able and willing to ask for assistance
• Incumbent must maintain good judgement and common sense
• Must be able to work cooperatively with co-workers, elders, and the visiting public
• Ability to write and produce reports to professional standards, including knowledge of appropriate writing style, layout, citation procedures, map preparation, and preparation of final and published documents.

• Must be able to lift 40 lbs., keyboard 30 words per minute, climb stairs, and work in adverse weather conditions on rough terrain.

• Every day work tasks may be inside and outside; indoor facilities are air conditioned. Outdoor work can be in extreme weather conditions on rough terrain.
• Must recognize that all products produced as a result of research projects are the sole property of the Colville Confederated Tribes;
• Must exhibit professional behavior during encounters with other tribal employees and agency staff;
• Must understand and be able to represent the cultural interests of the CCT when needed and at the direction of the Program Manager;
• Must have appropriate fieldwork attire (hat, gloves, work boots, etc.);
• Elder respect is paramount. Must demonstrate experience in treating tribal elders appropriately; public criticism or contradiction of elders will not be tolerated; including accommodating existing medical conditions and adapting to diverse belief systems and values as required;
• Awareness of nonverbal communication;
• Must be able to apply and follow appropriate traditional protocol in the interpretation and utilization of cultural knowledge;
• Preference will be given to applicants who possess/demonstrate cultural ties to the history, ancestors, and traditional lands of at least one of the twelve tribes of the Confederated Tribes of the Colville Reservation;
• Must adhere to strict confidentiality
• Must have own reliable transportation

Note:

Pursuant to Tribal Policy, if this position is safety sensitive it is subject to pre-employment drug testing. In addition, this position is subject to reasonable suspicion and post-accident drug testing.

Tribal member and Indian preference will apply; preference will also be…