Archaeologist II

At the North Dakota Department of Transportation (NDDOT), we owe our success to our Team and processes. As an Archeologist II in our Environmental & Transportation Services Division, you will be responsible for Material Source Certificate of Approvals (COAs), Section 106 Professional Expertise, Tribal Consultation, Historic Bridge Inventory/Website, and Represent the Department on Cultural Resource Issues. The primary role for this position will be implementation of the Material Source Certificate of Approval (COA) program. The ideal person for this position will be a problem solver with excellent communication skills and attention to detail with previous experience in evaluation of cultural resources with material source locations and use of GIS software. Primary duties associated with this position are as follows:Material Source Certificate of Approval (COA)Implement the Certificate of Approval (COA) process for material source approval requests; both state optioned sources and contractor located sources.Maintain database of material source locations, COAs, and environmental resources (wetlands, trees, threatened and endangered species)Use of GIS technology in maintaining information on material source locations and environmental resources, including the Material Source Interactive Map.Coordinate material source locations with the US Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) relative to wetland easements and threatened and endangered species.Professional Technical ExpertiseInterpret and implement cultural resource laws and regulations in relation to programs and projects.Provide input on cultural resource issues affecting design, technical, and field problems related to engineering projects.Prepare and present to NDDOT employees on important cultural resource issues.Manage project cultural resource compliance.Prepare or review documentation on federal undertakings.Plan for and conduct or review identification of Historic Properties.Plan, develop and/or review scopes of work for archaeological testing and mitigation.Assess effects to Historic Properties.Represent the Department on Cultural Resource IssuesConsult with the ND State Historic Preservation Office, Tribal Historic Preservation Office, and other applicable agencies relative to the National Historic Preservation Act (NHPA).Provide public education presentations on cultural resources.Consult with city, county, and federal employees/officials, engineering firms, and archaeological contractors and other stakeholders regarding cultural resource issues on federal transportation projects.Assist in conferring with FHWA on compliance issues.Tribal ConsultationImplement, conduct, and represent the NDDOT for the Tribal Consultation Committee (TCC).Consult with Native American tribes relative to the National Historic Preservation Act (NHPA).Work to identify tribes with an interest in cultural resources in North Dakota.Work to formalize agreements with tribes on consultation issues.Coordinate consultation with Federal Highway Administration.Historic Bridge Inventory/WebsiteImplement the NDDOT Historic Bridge Inventory and Website.Ensure bridge information and reports are current, accurate, and properly stored within inventory.Maintain and update the Historic Bridge Website.Review and coordinate Historic Bridge information with other Divisions and Agencies.

Minimum Qualifications

Master's degree in archaeology, anthropology, or closely related field plus:Two years of full-time experience or equivalent specialized training in archaeological research, administration, or management.One year of supervised field and analytic experience in general North American archaeology.Demonstrated ability to carry research to completion, usually documented through the completion of reports of such work.Requires a class D driver's license for travel to meetings and project locations.Excellent communication skills, speaking and written, attention to detail, and ability to multitask and prioritize workload.Requires satisfactory completion of the interview process and a verifiable record of satisfactory performance in previous employment.

About Team ND

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Application Procedures

Submit an application at www.nd.gov/careers by 11:59 P.M. CST on the closing date. Application materials, including resume, cover letter, and transcript, must clearly explain how experience and education relate to the minimum qualifications and job duties.* *Candidates will be scored on a 100-point candidate questionnaire to be considered for interviews. Application materials, including resumes and attachments, are not considered in the 100-point candidate questionnaire. Applicants must provide detail in their responses to the questionnaire.Applicants who experience technical difficulties during the application process should contact [email protected] or 701.328.3290. For more information or if you need accommodation or assistance in the application or selection process, contact Mallory Sheldon, Talent Acquisition Specialist, at [email protected] or 701.328.2649, or Mary Grund, Talent Acquisition Program Specialist, at [email protected] or 701.328.4366. Learn more about NDDOT at https://www.dot.nd.gov/.TTY users may use Relay North Dakota at 711 or 1-800-366-6888.NDDOT does not provide sponsorships.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The State of North Dakota and this hiring agency do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex (including sexual orientation and gender identity), genetics, religion, age or disability in employment or the provisions of services and complies with the provisions of the North Dakota Human Rights Act.As an employer, the State of North Dakota prohibits smoking in all places of state employment in accordance with N.D.C.C. Sect. 23-12-10.