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Archaeologist Writer

Asheville, NC · On-site

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No Job Classification: Full Time, Non Exempt Duty Station : Asheville, NC Travel: Travel up to 75 ... Experience developing historic contexts and evaluating archaeological resources. * Strong technical ...

Archaeologist I

Los Angeles, CA

$49K - $58K/yr

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... for all, some, or no benefits, based on the grant or project funding. Position Description ... Job Related Minimum Required Education and Experience * Requires a bachelor's degree in area of ...

ARCHAEOLOGIST

Kaneohe, HI · On-site

$93K/yr

Specialized experience must demonstrate the following: Providing guidance for the preservation and management of cultural, archaeological and architectural resources, reviewing planning, design and ...

One year related experience may be substituted for one year of education, if degree is required. * Graduate degree in Archeology, Anthropology or closely related field * Must be CAC eligible and/or ...

Archaeologist

Sacramento, CA · On-site

$7.3K - $9.1K/mo

The SOQ must be typed, no more than two pages in length, and 12-point Arial font. 1. Caltrans ... Describe your educational and work experience as it relates to these professional standards. 2. ...

Working experience with ESRI ArcGIS/ArcGIS Pro software, Arc Catalog software, ESRI ArcGIS Online. Sound GIS dataset management skills. * Familiarity with agreement documents such as Programmatic ...

A qualified archaeological technician shall have a minimum of 12 months of specialized experience and/or a four-year course of study above high school leading to a bachelor's degree with courses ...

A qualified archaeological technician shall have a minimum of 12 months of specialized experience and/or a four-year course of study above high school leading to a bachelor's degree with courses ...

Archaeologist

Houston, TX · On-site

$70K - $80K/yr

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... experience, education and certifications. The provided range is a good faith estimate based on the ... Conducts archaeological field work to locate and identify archaeological resources * Conducts ...

Required Experience: - Minimum of 2 years of experience in archaeological fieldwork and site documentation. - Experience in preparing maps, records, and technical reports. - Experience in conducting ...

Associate Archaeologist

Irvine, CA · On-site

$25 - $35/hr

Required Experience: - Minimum of 2 years of experience in archaeological fieldwork and site documentation. - Experience in preparing maps, records, and technical reports. - Experience in conducting ...

Archaeologist

Salt Lake City, UT

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As an Archaeologist, responsibilities will include pedestrian survey, site mapping and recording ... Field school or excavation experience * Demonstrated practical field experience in the U.S.

Archaeologist

Indianapolis, IN · On-site

$53K - $79K/yr

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Experience in Midwestern archaeology, including fieldwork and laboratory methods and techniques, and general knowledge of state and federal preservation laws, including Section 106 is preferred.

S. in anthropology with experience working in California, experience in conducting archaeological surveys and construction monitoring (including mapping, data recording, site documentation, and ...

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How much do no experience archaeologist jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 16, 2026, the average yearly pay for no experience archaeologist in the United States is $60,710.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $47,000.00 and $69,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What skills and qualifications are needed for a no experience archaeologist?

To thrive as a No Experience Archaeologist, you need a basic understanding of archaeological principles, attention to detail, and a relevant degree such as anthropology or archaeology. Familiarity with field equipment, GIS software, and health and safety certifications is often expected, though training may be provided on the job. Strong teamwork, communication, and problem-solving skills help you work effectively on excavation sites and coordinate with experienced professionals. These abilities ensure accurate data collection, safety compliance, and effective contribution to research teams.

What tasks does a no experience archaeologist do?

As a No Experience Archaeologist, you'll primarily assist with fieldwork such as digging, recording site features, and collecting artifacts under the supervision of senior archaeologists. You may also help catalog findings, clean artifacts, and enter data into digital records back at the lab or office. Work often involves collaboration with team members in outdoor settings and can be physically demanding. Entry-level roles are an excellent way to gain hands-on experience and learn proper methodologies, which can open doors to more specialized positions within archaeology over time.

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You will serve as an ARCHAEOLOGIST in the ENVIRONMENTAL DIVISON of NAVFAC Headquarters located in Washington Navy Yard, DC.Qualifications:In addition to the Basic Requirements for this position, your resume must also demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-12 grade level or pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector. Specialized experience must demonstrate the following: 1) Serving as a project manager and experience executing complex Navy Cultural Resource projects, including development of contractor scopes of work/performance work statements, government estimates, funds management, contractor proposal review and negotiation, contractor oversight, invoicing, and contracting officer representative (COR) duties, 2) Providing guidance, coordination and technical expertise on complex Navy Cultural issues and processes; and 3) Experience with Federal, state, and local laws and regulations, DON and DOW policies and processes related to Cultural Resources management
Additional qualification information can be found from the following Office of Personnel Management website:
https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/#url=List-by-Occupational-Series
https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/0100/archeology-series-0193/
Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., professional, philanthropic, religious, spiritual, community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment.Education:Applicants must meet the following positive education qualifications requirements of the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualifications Standards Manual: Applicants must possess a bachelor's degree or higher from an accredited college or university that include 3 semester hours each in the following course areas: history of archaeology; Archaeology of a major geographical area such as North America or Africa; Regional archaeology, archaeological cultures, or sites in a specific part or portion of a major geographical area to acquire or develop a foundation for regional specialization for professional development; Theory and methods of archaeology (methods include, but are not limited to, typology, classification, sampling, cultural evolution, diffusion, dating, and analytical techniques); Archaeological field school, to provide a basic understanding of theoretical and practical approaches to research design implementation, field preservation techniques, and report preparation by participation in actual field work AND Six semester hours of related course work in: geography, geology, or cultural geography; history, historiography, or historical archaeology; environmental studies; scientific writing (nonfiction English composition); and/or surveying AND Archaeological field school.
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A bachelor's degree (or higher) from an accredited college or university with related curriculum: degree in anthropology (with emphasis on ethnology, physical anthropology, or scientific linguistics), history, American studies, or a related discipline may be accepted as satisfying in full the educational requirements, provided the curriculum supplied academic course work sufficiently similar to the requirements above (including archaeological field school).
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A combination of education and experience that includes college-level education or training that provided knowledge equivalent to that described above, plus appropriate technical experience or additional education.
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Four years of archaeological work experience that demonstrated a thorough knowledge of the fundamental principles and theories of professional archaeology. The work experience must have included archaeology field experience, which may include that gained in an archaeological field school. Field experience should have included a combination of professional experience in archaeological survey, excavation, laboratory analysis, and preparation of written materials. Applicants with such field experience should, after additional experience under the direction of a higher grade archaeologist, be able to demonstrate the ability to be a crew chief, directing the work of others at a single location as a part of a larger archaeological project.Employment Type: OTHER

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