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$74,678 – $97,087
Via USAJOBS, the federal government’s official jobs site, retrieved October 28, 2026. You apply through the official announcement on USAJOBS.
What this role is
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. The full posting is on their site.
What they ask for
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.