Job Description

Job Description and Duties

ASSOCIATE STATE ARCHAEOLOGIST/ BAY AREA DISTRICT/ CULTURAL RESOURCES PROGRAM

The primary reporting location is the Bay Area District Office, 845 Casa Grande Road, Petaluma, California 94954, however, this position will be assigned tasks throughout the district. The Associate State Archeologist is assigned to the Cultural Resources Program in the Bay Area District and works under the general direction of the Supervisor, Cultural Resources Program. The incumbent will function as the district expert on archaeological matters and will also serve as the District Tribal Liaison. The position is responsible for planning and implementing programs and projects to preserve and enhance the archaeological resources throughout the district park units. The Associate State Archeologist is responsible for the identification, inventory, investigation, protection, and management of cultural resources. The incumbent must be able to manage multiple tasks at a time, adapt to changes in priorities, and complete tasks with short notice.

The incumbent should be willing to become certified in wildland fire, at minimum receiving qualification of Firefighter II and Resource Advisor (READ), with training provided by State Parks. The Associate State Archeologist responds to wildfire incidents on State Park lands as a READ and participates in the response to other incidents that threaten resources in parks.

Possession of a valid Class C driver’s license is required. You must answer the questions addressing your driver’s license on your application. Ensure you provide your driver’s license number, class, expiration date, and any endorsements and/or restrictions on your application.

This position requires a background investigation including livescan fingerprinting of criminal history prior to being hired.

This position is designated as telework eligible- office centered. 

State housing is not available.  For further information regarding this position, please contact Noah Stewart at (707) 769-5652 x227 or noah.stewart@parks.ca.gov

This recruitment may be used to fill identical vacancies which may occur within 180 days of the Final Filing Date of this job posting.

You will find additional information about the job in the .

Working Conditions

Administrative work will be in a climate-controlled office under artificial lighting. Fieldwork requires the ability to work in a variety of climatic and geographical conditions. Frequent travel and fieldwork are required. The Bay Area District park units are spread out over a large geographical area, requiring the need for some extended periods of driving.

Special Requirements

• The position(s) require(s) a valid California Drivers License (CDL). You must answer the questions addressing your CDL on your application. Ensure you provide your CDL number, class, expiration date, and any endorsements and/or restrictions.
• The position(s) require(s) a Background Investigation be cleared prior to being hired.

Candidates that believe they meet the Minimum qualifications based on a pattern of education from the classification description (specifications) must provide a copy of your degree/transcripts and/or license along with your application (STD. 678) to be considered for this position. If selected for the position transcripts will be required prior to appointment.

DO NOT include any confidential information to your application or supporting documents (i.e., Social Security Number, birthdate, marital status, medical information, examination results, method of eligibility, etc.)

SROA/SURPLUS Applicants: You must check the SROA/Surplus as your claimed method of eligibility and attach your SROA/Surplus letter as an additional document.

Benefits

Benefit information can be found on the CalHR website and the CalPERS website.

Additional Instructions

If submitting your completed Application Package by mail or hand delivery, you must include the Position #549-660-2809-001 and the Job Control # JC-490489 in the “Examination or Job Title for which you are applying” section on the STD. 678. 

Note: If you are applying for multiple positions, you must complete a STD. 678 for each position separately. Incomplete applications or applications received with multiple positions listed on one application will not be considered.

Employment History on the STD 678 must be complete and include dates, accurate hours per week, total time worked, duties and responsibilities, and contact names and phone numbers of supervisors. Failure to submit a completed STD 678 may result in you being screened out. Only the most qualified candidates will be invited to an interview.

Required Application Package Documents

The following items are required to be submitted with your application. Applicants who do not submit the required items timely may not be considered for this job:

• Current version of the State Examination/Employment Application STD Form 678 (when not applying electronically), or the Electronic State Employment Application through your Applicant Account at All Experience and Education relating to the Minimum Qualifications listed on the Classification Specification should be included to demonstrate how you meet the Minimum Qualifications for the position.
• Resume is optional. It may be included, but is not required.

Job Tags

Permanent employment, Full time, Work at office, Remote work,

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