# Archeologist (Program Manager)

Hiring organization: [Customs and Border Protection](https://career.thegoodapps.co/organizations/customs-and-border-protection)

Canonical page: https://career.thegoodapps.co/jobs/0029ca47-2f0b-42f5-b79e-0293522a91d7

Listed on Customs and Border Protection's own careers site. Applications go to them directly.

- Employment type: full time
- Seniority: Senior
- Location: Washington, DC
- Salary: 125776 – 163514 USD per year

## Summary

This federal position manages the protection of archaeological sites and historic properties at U.S. Customs and Border Protection facilities, coordinating with tribal governments, preservation offices, and other stakeholders to balance cultural resource stewardship with operational needs. It suits archaeologists with experience in field work, compliance, and stakeholder consultation who want to apply their expertise to large-scale federal facility management.

_Our summary, not Customs and Border Protection's wording._

## Skills named

Project Management

## Required

- Bachelor's degree with coursework in history of archaeology, regional archaeology, theory and methods of archaeology, archaeological field school, and related subjects (geography, geology, history, environmental studies, scientific writing, or surveying)
- One year of specialized experience at the GS-13 level or equivalent in reviewing complex projects for archaeological impacts, conducting site assessments and field surveys, applying historic preservation laws, coordinating tribal and agency consultations, or training personnel on resource protection
- Three years U.S. residency within the last five years
- Pass federal background investigation including drug screening

## Nice to have

- Related degree in anthropology, American studies, or history as alternative to specific archaeology coursework requirements
- Archaeological field experience in survey, excavation, laboratory analysis, and report writing

Apply on Customs and Border Protection's site: https://www.usajobs.gov/job/889145600