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ARCHAEOLOGIST

Naval Facilities Engineering Systems Command · Department of the Navy

Salary
$121,785–$158,322/year
Grade
13
Work location
Telework eligible (US)
Posted
Aug 6, 2026
Apply by
Aug 20, 2026
Category
Archeology

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Summary

You will serve as an ARCHAEOLOGIST in the ENVIRONMENTAL DIVISON of NAVFAC Headquarters located in Washington Navy Yard, DC.

Duties

You will be a subject matter expert in the planning, management, analysis, curation, and preservation of archaeological resources and related resources of importance to Indian Tribes, Native Hawaiian Organizations, and Alaska Native Entities.

You will provide cultural resources products and services to support the accomplishment of military actions and operations in compliance with cultural resources laws, regulations, and policies.

You will support and guide the completion of cultural resources analyses for NEPA documents (such as complex EAs and EISs) to ensure integration with cultural resources laws and regulations, Executive Orders and DoD/DON policies.

You will coordinate and collaborate with other agencies, organizations, and DoD commands on archaeological and Native American issues related to policy and program matters.

Education

Applicants must meet the following positive education qualifications requirements of the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualifications Standards Manual: Applicants must possess a bachelor's degree or higher from an accredited college or university that include 3 semester hours each in the following course areas: history of archaeology; Archaeology of a major geographical area such as North America or Africa; Regional archaeology, archaeological cultures, or sites in a specific part or portion of a major geographical area to acquire or develop a foundation for regional specialization for professional development; Theory and methods of archaeology (methods include, but are not limited to, typology, classification, sampling, cultural evolution, diffusion, dating, and analytical techniques); Archaeological field school, to provide a basic understanding of theoretical and practical approaches to research design implementation, field preservation techniques, and report preparation by participation in actual field work AND Six semester hours of related course work in: geography, geology, or cultural geography; history, historiography, or historical archaeology; environmental studies; scientific writing (nonfiction English composition); and/or surveying AND Archaeological field school. OR A bachelor's degree (or higher) from an accredited college or university with related curriculum: degree in anthropology (with emphasis on ethnology, physical anthropology, or scientific linguistics), history, American studies, or a related discipline may be accepted as satisfying in full the educational requirements, provided the curriculum supplied academic course work sufficiently similar to the requirements above (including archaeological field school). OR A combination of education and experience that includes college-level education or training that provided knowledge equivalent to that described above, plus appropriate technical experience or additional education. OR Four years of archaeological work experience that demonstrated a thorough knowledge of the fundamental principles and theories of professional archaeology. The work experience must have included archaeology field experience, which may include that gained in an archaeological field school. Field experience should have included a combination of professional experience in archaeological survey, excavation, laboratory analysis, and preparation of written materials. Applicants with such field experience should, after additional experience under the direction of a higher grade archaeologist, be able to demonstrate the ability to be a crew chief, directing the work of others at a single location as a part of a larger archaeological project.

How you will be evaluated

In order to qualify for this position, your resume must provide sufficient experience and/or education, knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the duties of the specific position for which you are being considered. Your resume is the key means we have for evaluating your skills, knowledge, and abilities as they relate to this position. Therefore, we encourage you to be clear and specific when describing your experience. When the application process is complete, we will review your resume to ensure you meet the hiring eligibility and qualification requirements listed in this announcement. You will be rated based on the information provided in your resume and application package, along with your supporting documentation to determine your ability to demonstrate the following competencies: ENVIRONMENTAL PROJECT AND PROGRAM MANAGEMENT ENVIRONMENTAL CONSIDERATIONS AND DOCUMENTATION ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION LAWS, RULES, AND REGULATIONS This recruitment will utilize the following technical assessment tools: USA Hire, Structured Resume Review, and Structured Interview You should list any relevant performance appraisals and incentive awards in your resume as that information may be taken into consideration during the selection process. If selected, you may be required to provide supporting documentation. Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your rating or consideration for employment. All eligibility, qualifications, and time-in-grade requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement.

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