# ARCHEOLOGIST

Hiring organization: [Natural Resources Conservation Service](https://career.thegoodapps.co/organizations/natural-resources-conservation-service)

Canonical page: https://career.thegoodapps.co/jobs/f0cbaf7d-617e-4222-96e8-5617bc6e9e50

Listed on Natural Resources Conservation Service's own careers site. Applications go to them directly.

- Seniority: Mid
- Location: Des Moines, IA
- Salary: 75284 – 117307 USD per year

## Summary

This Cultural Resources Specialist role with the NRCS involves conducting field investigations, producing assessment reports, and advising conservation teams on protecting archeological and historical sites across federal programs. It suits experienced archeologists who want to move into a technical advisory and policy role within natural resource conservation.

_Our summary, not Natural Resources Conservation Service's wording._

## Skills named

Analysis, Data Collection, Documentation, Report Writing, Research Design

## Required

- Bachelor's degree in archeology or related discipline with specified coursework including history of archeology, regional archeology, theory and methods, and archeological field school
- Six semester hours of related coursework in geography, geology, history, environmental studies, scientific writing, or surveying
- Four years of archeological work experience including field survey, excavation, laboratory analysis, and written materials preparation (alternative to degree requirement)
- One year of specialized experience at GS-9 level (for GS-11) or GS-11 level (for GS-12) applying archeological methods and providing technical support

## Nice to have

- Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree in anthropology, history, American studies, or related discipline (can substitute for experience at GS-11 level)
- Three years of progressively higher level graduate education in a related field

Apply on Natural Resources Conservation Service's site: https://www.usajobs.gov/job/890022900