Archaeologist II

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Archaeologist II

Salary

$43,738.00 - $76,542.00 Annually

Location

Wake County, NC

Job Type

Permanent Full-Time

Job Number

25-03514

Department

Dept of Transportation

Division

State Hwy Administrator - Div of Hwys

Opening Date

03/14/2025

Closing Date

3/28/2025 11:59 PM Eastern

Job Class Title

Archaeologist II

Position Number

60029333

Salary Grade

NC11

Description of Work

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This position with NCDOT offers full State Benefits , competitive salaries and many career development opportunities.

The Environmental Analysis Unit (EAU) is a one-stop shop for supporting development of sustainable transportation infrastructure that minimizes impacts on the human and natural environment.  For more information see the Environmental Analysis Unit video

The Archaeology Group is responsible for ensuring NCDOT is in compliance with Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act, Appendix C of 33 CFR 325, Section 4(f) of the US DOT Act of 1966 and NC General Statue 121-12(a) as they relate to transportation activities, project delivery and the NEPA/SEPA process.  

We are looking for an Archaeologist II to ensure archaeological resources associated with transportation projects are properly accounted for and that any impacts to those resources are either avoided, minimized or appropriately mitigated.

In this role you will:    

  • Work independently
  • Manage and conduct archaeological investigations for transportation projects throughout the state.  
  • Interact with engineers, project managers and federal and state regulatory agencies.  
  • Prepare archaeological technical memoranda (reports) supporting the sections of environmental documents or permits. 
  • Collect, evaluate, analyze, and tabulate data in support of project delivery.
  • Implement terms of the 2020 Programmatic Agreement with the State Historic Preservation Office, Federal Highway Administration, the US Army Corps of Engineers and the US Forest Service.
  • Develop mitigation plans for unavoidable impacts to archaeological resources.
  • Make complex technical decisions.
  • Review work completed by others.
  • Provide training in cultural resources management.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities / Competencies

Applicants must submit an application that clearly reflects work experience that demonstrates the following:

  • Knowledge of federal and state laws and regulatory requirements as they pertain to transportation – NEPA/SEPA, Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act, Section 4(f) of the US DOT Act of 1966 and NC General Statue 121-12(a).
  • Knowledge of archaeological techniques, methods, and theories pertaining to Southeastern U.S. archaeology emphasizing North Carolina prehistory and history.
  • Experience in all phases of archaeological work, supervising field crews in the scientific excavation of archaeological sites and laboratory analyses of archaeological materials. 
  • Experience producing archaeology reports, writing research designs and/or data recovery plans, and working from those documents to formulate Scopes of Work for submittal to archaeological consultants and state/federal agencies.
  • Experience utilizing ArcGIS Software including ArcCatalog, ArcMap, ArcGIS Online, or other web mapping services as well as GPS Units and associated desktop software.

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements

Some state job postings say you can qualify by an “equivalent combination of education and experience.”   If that language appears below, then you may qualify through EITHER years of education OR years of directly related experience, OR a combination of both.  See oshr.nc.gov/experience-guide for detail.

Master's degree or higher in North American archaeology, anthropology, or a closely related field from an appropriately accredited institution and four years of archaeological experience; or a bachelor’s degree in North American archaeology, anthropology, or a closely related field from an appropriately accredited institution and six years of archaeological experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Supplemental and Contact Information

Michelle Carroll, 919-707-6003, macarroll@ncdot.gov

Applicants must meet both the minimum requirements and all posted Knowledge, Skills and Ability requirements to be considered Qualified for the position. It is important that your application includes all your relevant education and work experience and that you answer all questions associated with the application. 

NCDOT will not accept “See Attached” or “See Resume” in lieu of education and work experience completed on the application.  If multiple applications are submitted to an individual posting, only the most recent application received prior to the posting date will be accepted.

NOTE: For temporary, contract or other supplemental staffing appointments: There are no paid leave, retirement or other benefits associated with these appointment types.

For permanent and time-limited appointments:
Eligible employees have benefits that include employee health insurance options, standard and supplemental retirement plans, NC Flex (a variety of high-quality, low-cost benefits on a pre-tax basis), and paid vacation, sick, and community service leave, to name a few.  Paid parental leave is available for eligible employees.  Some benefits require 30 + hours work/week for participation.







 

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I understand in order to be qualified for this position, the description of my work experience must clearly reflect the required education and experience as well as the posted knowledge, skills and abilities for this position. I have included all of this information within my application. (If you haven't completed the application requirements, please return to your application to finish it before submitting your application.)
  • Yes
  • No
02
Which of the following best describes your level of knowledge of federal and state laws and regulatory requirements as they pertain to transportation – NEPA/SEPA, Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act, Section 4(f) of the US DOT Act of 1966 and NC General Statue 121-12(a)?
  • None
  • Basic
  • Intermediate
  • Thorough
03
Explain how you have knowledge of federal and state laws and regulatory requirements as they pertain to transportation – NEPA/SEPA, Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act, Section 4(f) of the US DOT Act of 1966 and NC General Statue 121-12(a).
04
Which of the following best describes your level of knowledge of archaeological techniques, methods, and theories pertaining to Southeastern U.S. archaeology emphasizing North Carolina prehistory and history?
  • None
  • Basic
  • Intermediate
  • Thorough
05
Explain how you have knowledge of archaeological techniques, methods, and theories pertaining to Southeastern U.S. archaeology emphasizing North Carolina prehistory and history.
06
Which of the following best describes your level of experience in all phases of archaeological work, supervising field crews in the scientific excavation of archaeological sites and laboratory analyses of archaeological materials?
  • None
  • Less than 1 Year
  • 1-2 Years
  • 2-3 Years
  • 3-4 Years
  • 4-5 Years
  • 5 or More Years
07
Explain how you have experience in all phases of archaeological work, supervising field crews in the scientific excavation of archaeological sites and laboratory analyses of archaeological materials?
08
Which of the following best describes your level of experience in producing archaeology reports, writing research designs and/or data recovery plans, and working from those documents to formulate Scopes of Work for submittal to archaeological consultants and state/federal agencies?
  • None
  • Less than 1 Year
  • 1-2 Years
  • 2-3 Years
  • 3-4 Years
  • 4-5 Years
  • 5 or More Years
09
Explain how you have experience in producing archaeology reports, writing research designs and/or data recovery plans, and working from those documents to formulate Scopes of Work for submittal to archaeological consultants and state/federal agencies.
10
Which of the following best describes your level of experience utilizing ArcGIS Software including ArcCatalog, ArcMap, ArcGIS Online, or other web mapping services as well as GPS Units and associated desktop software?
  • None
  • Less than 1 Year
  • 1-2 Years
  • 2-3 Years
  • 3-4 Years
  • 4-5 Years
  • 5 or More Years
11
Explain how you have experience utilizing ArcGIS Software including ArcCatalog, ArcMap, ArcGIS Online, or other web mapping services as well as GPS Units and associated desktop software.

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