Archaeologist

Interviews are anticipated to be conducted within seven days of receiving list. Due to the available budget allocated for this position, the hiring rate will not exceed $34.21 per hour. Created in 1978 by the New Mexico Legislature, the Department of Cultural Affairs represents New Mexico's dedication to preserving and celebrating the cultural integrity and diversity of our state. The Department oversees a broad range of New Mexico's arts and cultural heritage agencies. These include 15 divisions representing a variety of programs and services. The Historic Preservation Division operates statewide in cooperation with federal, state, and local government agencies, Native American Tribes, and the general public to preserve and protect the state's cultural properties through a variety of programs including the state and national register, income tax credits for the preservation of cultural properties, archaeological permits, SiteWatch, compliance review, and the administration of grants. Learn more at Why does the job exist? The position complete reviews of federal, state, and local undertakings pursuant to preservation laws and regulations on behalf of the NM State Historic Preservation Officer to help protect and preserve the cultural heritage of the state. The reviewer must apply professional experience and judgment to assess the sufficiency of the consultation documentation, cultural resource survey reports, site records, and planning documents in order to concur with the determinations of eligibility for properties to be included in the National Register of Historic Places and the State Register of Cultural Properties and make a determination of effect for each undertaking. How does it get done? Reviews are conducted in accordance with applicable historic preservation laws, regulations, agreement documents, and Secretary of the Interior's Standards. Comments on the historic preservation documentation and reports are provided in a professional manner within 30 days or alternate time-frames established by agreement documents. This position participates in meetings, provides extensive technical assistance and outreach over the telephone and through email, participates in preservation related conferences and workshops, Archaeology Fair, Heritage Preservation Month, and other related activities. Who are the customers? State and federal agencies, environmental and archaeological consultants, cultural resource and historic preservation professionals, tribal entities, and the public. Ideal Candidate Education in Anthropology, Archaeology, or Historic Preservation Professional experience working with the cultural resources of New Mexico Experience working with Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act. Bachelor's degree in Anthropology, Cultural Anthropology, Archeology, History, Geography, American Studies, or a similar discipline as it pertains to the essential duties and responsibilities of this classification and four (4) years of experience providing technical GIS support, including an understanding of New Mexico archeology or the archaeology of the American Southwest. Any combination of education from an accredited college or university in a related field and/or direct experience in this occupation totaling eight (8) years may substitute for the required education and experience. Employment Requirements Must possess and maintain a current Defensive Driving Course Certificate from the State of New Mexico or must pass and receive Defensive Driving Course Certification as a condition of continued employment. Must possess and maintain a valid Driver's License. Working Conditions Office setting, exposure to Visual/Video Display terminal (VDT) and extensive personal computer and telephone usage with extended periods of sitting. Occasional travel is necessary for meetings and site visits. Bargaining Unit Position This position is covered by a collective bargaining agreement and all terms/conditions of that agreement apply and must be adhered to. #J-18808-Ljbffr