Archeologist/Historian

Summary

Reclamation is seeking a career professional looking for an opportunity to capitalize on their expertise as a Archeologist/Historian. Make a difference in the West by assisting in meeting increasing water demands while protecting the environment.

Duty Location: Sacramento, California

Duties

Interprets and provides advice on the National Historic Preservation Act and regulations of 36 CFR Part 800, Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act, Archaeological Resources Protection Act, and other cultural resources legislation to Area Office staff and management. Evaluates the significance of cultural resources, specifically historic/built-environment resources, and reports findings. Recommends preservation, mitigation, avoidance, protection and/or restoration measures for Reclamation undertakings. Prepares context statements, site records, determinations of eligibility, and other reports for historic structures, buildings, features, and sites. Performs occasional cultural resources surveys, inventories, and National Register of Historic Places eligibility evaluations. Recommends preservation, mitigation, avoidance, protection, and/or restoration measures on existing and future project lands. Prepares technical specifications and contract clauses for historical and archeological investigations and for evaluations and mitigation programs prepared by outside entities. Reviews and interprets reports received to ensure that they meet Reclamation standards. Develops procedures and actions to implement historical and archeological field investigations, personally or by contractors. Monitors construction for activities in historically and archeologically sensitive areas. Collaborates in the preparation of determination of eligibility documents, inventories for historic properties, preliminary case reports, and subsequent negotiations for mitigation of impacts. Maintains liaison with appropriate Federal and State representatives, universities, and private organizations to facilitate Reclamation's cultural resources program. Act as a cultural resources liaison with the Lahontan Basin Area Office (LBAO), for all projects within the boundaries of the area office in Nevada and California.

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