Archeologist

ID:

AMA1-004

Location:

Amherst, MA Posted Date:

8/26/2026

Agency:

NRCS

Wage/Hr:

$55.00

Hours/Week:

20

Minimum Age:

55

Disclaimer:

This is not a federal position. This role is offered through a partnership agreement and does not constitute an NRCS hiring action.

This position is a non-federal role funded through an existing agreement between NRCS and NEW Solutions. The enrollee will provide direct support to farmers and landowners, enabling the implementation of conservation practices on the ground. This role contributes to NRCS's mission by enhancing capacity in field offices and ensuring timely assistance to producers. It is designed to free up NRCS staff for emergency and high-priority responses, not to replace federal staff.

This role helps ensure continued progress on conservation planning, practice implementation, and technical assistance, especially in high-demand or disaster-affected areas. It aligns with the Administration's priorities for farmer-first, field-facing, and partner-enabled capacity expansion.

For over 25 years, National Experienced Workforce Solutions (NEW Solutions) has specialized in connecting experienced workers (ages 55+) with full-time and part-time job opportunities that support the critical missions of Federal Agencies across the United States.

NEW Solutions connects experienced workers (ages 55+) with the Natural Resources Conservation Services (NRCS). These are experienced professionals who provide technical and professional assistance to the Department of Agriculture for the Agriculture Conservation Experienced Services (ACES) Program.

Benefits:

Paid Health Insurance Premium for positions budgeted at 60+ hours per pay period, Accrued Vacation and Sick Leave, Paid Federal Holidays, and optional Vision and Dental Insurance available for positions budgeted at 35+ hours per pay period.

Positions listed here do not guarantee employment for any definite period. Enrollment in the Experienced Worker Programs administered by NEW Solutions is temporary. The enrollment relationship between NEW Solutions and the Enrollee is an "at-will" relationship. This means that an Enrollee is free to terminate enrollment at any time during the enrollment period, and NEW Solutions and the Agency have the right to terminate the relationship with the Enrollee.

PLEASE NOTE

An "ACES Enrollee" is not a federal employee, nor an employee of NEW Solutions. An "ACES Enrollee" is a participant in a grant program established through a Cooperative Agreement funded by the USDA-NRCS and administered by NEW Solutions.

This opportunity applies to applicants legally eligible to work in the United States.

Duties:

Serves as a program specialist to evaluate the impact of NRCS undertakings on archeological and historical cultural resources throughout the state of Massachusetts. Remote - 80% Field and Site visits: 20%

Conduct desk reviews of archeological and NRCS practice information to identify, record, and evaluate archeological sites and historic properties and determine potential effect of NRCS undertakings on cultural resources within Massachusetts. 65%

Interact with NRCS staff, partners, and contractors to evaluate extent of undertakings. 10%

Conduct research on archeological records held by Massachusetts Historical Commission. 10%

Conduct onsite visits to evaluate archeological sites in the field. 10%

Provide training to staff and partners on cultural resources policy and procedures. 5%

Qualifications:

Minimum of 20 year(s) of experience in Archeology.

OR MA/MS

Degree in Archeology

Experience conducting archaeological work in the Northeastern US.

Experience required with Windows, MS Word, MS Excel, ArcGIS

Conservation Desktop, MS teams, MS SharePoint

Other:

NRCS Cultural Resources Parts 1-8, Working Effectively with Tribal Governments, ACHP Section 106.

on-the-job training in MA NRCS practices and programs.

Travel Requirements:

Field visits to producer fields may be required. Occasional visits to the Massachusetts Historic Commission archives in Boston may be required.

Physical requirements: Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.