Archeologist

Heritage Resource Program Manager

The responsibilities listed are at the full performance level.

Develops and implements the Heritage Resource Program on the unit.

Plans and executes surveys for the location and verification of archeological and historical sites.

Supervises the excavation and salvage of archeological resources protection act assessments.

Directs the preparation of maps, inventories, reports, and records relative to the discovery, protection, inventory, salvage, and interpretation of heritage and cultural resource areas.

Administers archeological examination of road, reservoir, recreation, and other ground disturbing projects where archeological materials may be subject to destruction or damage.

Provides consultation and advice to Forest personnel for problems in which cultural resources are involved.

Prepares interpretive material and technical reports based on extensive research.

Analyzes complex and conflicting regulations and policies and projects the effect changes to laws and regulations will have upon contract/procurement administration and management.

Specifies the methods and conditions under which excavations will be performed, the laboratory and analytical techniques to be used in artifact analysis, and the content of reports.