# Archeologist

Hiring organization: [Bureau of Reclamation](https://career.thegoodapps.co/organizations/bureau-of-reclamation)

Canonical page: https://career.thegoodapps.co/jobs/f1d271c3-d3e9-4cbc-9e5b-65d50809d851

Listed on Bureau of Reclamation's own careers site. Applications go to them directly.

- Employment type: full time
- Seniority: Senior
- Location: Billings, MT
- Salary: 74678 – 97087 USD per year

## Summary

This federal role involves leading cultural resources compliance for water infrastructure projects across Montana, ensuring archaeological and historic property concerns are addressed through environmental reviews and stakeholder coordination. The archaeologist serves as the primary technical specialist for National Historic Preservation Act compliance, working across tribal, state, and federal partnerships.

_Our summary, not Bureau of Reclamation's wording._

## Required

- Bachelor's degree with specific archaeology coursework (history of archaeology, regional archaeology, theory and methods, archaeological field school) plus six semester hours in related fields, or equivalent degree in anthropology, history, or related discipline
- At least one year of specialized experience at GS-09 level or equivalent in planning and conducting archaeological investigations, historic preservation work, cultural resource fieldwork, or field assessments
- Archaeological field experience including survey, excavation, laboratory analysis, and written report preparation

## Nice to have

- Three years of graduate-level study in archaeology, anthropology, or related field leading to Ph.D.

Apply on Bureau of Reclamation's site: https://www.usajobs.gov/job/890363900