Archaeologist - National Experienced Workforce Solutions

Conducts National Historic Preservation Act Section 106 compliance projects within the Rio Grande del Norte National Monument (RGDNNM) and Taos Field Office.

• Assists with Section106 projects and activities related to the Rio Grande del Norte National Monument, policies and guidance for a field office's specific land and resource management programs, projects, and support activities and the resolution of protests and appeals. Analyzes and provides guidance for field office planning and environmental processes, documents, and supporting records for compliance with BLM planning and NHPA procedural requirements. Serves as technical liaison between the field office and other entities, such as the state office, other BLM offices, the Washington Office, the Solicitor's Office, other Federal, State and local government agencies, Indian Tribal Governments, contractors, and external customers.   65%
• Program Development and Coordination - Coordinates and provides planning and NHPA program oversight to interdisciplinary teams in the implementation of land use plans, implementation level plans, and project specific plans. Coordinates identification of inventory and data collection needed to conduct resource management planning and NHPA decision-making efforts. Coordinates resource assessment activities to determine resource condition in advance of planning and decision making efforts. Coordinates monitoring activities to assure that decisions are being implemented and desired effects are being achieved. Coordinates evaluation of land use plans within the administrative boundary of the field office. Coordinates the development and accomplishment of implementation strategies for planning and NHPA decisions.Reviews and evaluates all planning documents prepared by the field office staff and recommends changes to comply with current directives and guidance.   15%
• Assist with other work related to the Rio Grande del Norte National Monument and Taos Field Office as needed.   20%

• Required Certifications: MS/MA degree in Archaeology is preferred
• Travel Requirements: Depends on enrollee location
• Overnight travel: Depends on enrollee location
• Air travel anticipated: Depends on enrollee location
• Rental cars: Depends on enrollee location
• Health and Safety Considerations: Basic First Aid and CPR
• Required Safety Gear: In Reach device
• Safety Gear Use: Fieldwork
• Physical requirements: Work is mostly field based. Must be able to lift 40 lbs. Must be able to hike into difficult areas for up to 5 miles per day. Possible occasional overnight trips to the field.