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Archeologist
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An Archeologist finds and analyzes artifacts, such as tools, the remains of buildings or ships, or human skeletons, to learn about past human cultures and civilizations. Supervises careful excavation of artifacts at field sites, records and analyzes evidence. May manage or protect archeological sites, or assess building sites prior to the start of construction
$66,000 / year median in New Mexico
+13% projected growth
Job Description
Between $50k and
$80k
Per Year
Position range in Southwestern Region $59k - $90k Per Year Archeologist
Forest Service
OPM.GOV
Occupation:
Anthropologists and ArcheologistsLocation:
Magdalena, NM - 87825Job Type:
Regular, Full Time (30 Hours or More)Posted:
09/03/2026 Positions available: 1Source:
USAJobs.OPM.GOV
Web Site:
www.usajobs.govExpires:
09/08/2026 Job #: jo_2016946025 Job Requirements and Properties Help for Job Requirements and Properties. Opens a new window. Work Onsite Full Time Schedule Full Time Job Type Regular Job Description Help for Job Description. Opens a new window. Duties- The duties listed below are at the full performance level.
- Perform archeological inventory to identify and assess the resources within the area that may be impacted by proposed projects.
- Design inventory strategies to support land use planning.
- Interpret heritage and cultural resources to the public and professional contacts through presentations at visitor facilities and professional conferences.
- Provide heritage and cultural resource management orientation to personnel on statutes, regulations and purpose of work to be performed.
- Develop contract specifications for heritage and cultural resource work.
- Coordinate the budget and project plan of work for archeological and cultural activities.
- Prepare maps of heritage and cultural resource areas.
- Write technical documents for a wide range of heritage program activities. Additional Information Help for Additional Information. Opens a new window. Requirements Conditions of employment
- Must be a U.S. Citizen or National.
- Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service or exempt.
- Subject to satisfactory adjudication of background investigation and/or fingerprint check.
- Per Public Law 104-134 all Federal employees are required to have federal payments made by direct deposit to their financial institution.
- Successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, visit E-Verify.
- As a condition of employment for accepting this position, you will be required to serve a 1-year probationary period during which we will evaluate your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest.