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Archaeologist (Temporary position) - Denver

Salary

$36.59 - $40.24 Hourly

Location

Denver, CO

Job Type

Temporary (9 months or less)

Job Number

Temp Archaeologist - 07/25

Department

Department of Transportation

Division

Chief Engineer's Office

Opening Date

07/21/2025

Closing Date

8/4/2025 11:59 PM Mountain

FLSA

Determined by Position

Primary Physical Work Address

2829 W. Howard Pl, Denver, CO 80204

FLSA Status

Non-Exempt; position is eligible for overtime compensation.

Department Contact Information

Lynn Livingston, [email protected] 303-757-9110

Type of Announcement

This is a temporary position. Applications will be considered from residents and non-residents of Colorado.

How To Apply

Please submit an online application for this position at https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/colorado. Reach out to the Department Contact to apply using a paper application, including any supplemental questions. Failure to submit a complete and timely application may result in the rejection of your application. Applicants are responsible for ensuring that application materials are received by the appropriate Human Resources office before the closing date and time listed.

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Department Information

Applications will be considered from residents and non-residents of Colorado.

This is a paid temporary position limited to a maximum of 9 months from the date of hire. In addition to being a fantastic place to work, CDOT offers all temporary employees paid sick leave. Temporary employees accrue one hour of sick leave for every 30 hours worked, capped at 48 hours.

This position is not covered by the Partnership Agreement between the State of Colorado and Colorado Workers for Innovative and New Solutions (COWins).

About CDOT

Do you want to make a difference in Coloradans’ lives? Do you have a passion for helping people and keeping them safe? At the Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT), you’ll have the opportunity to do just that. The work our people do contributes to keeping Coloradans and visitors safe and provides freedom, connection, and experience through travel. Please visit our careers page (https://www.codot.gov/topcontent/employment/overview.html) to learn about CDOT and how we are making Colorado a great place to live, work and play, now and for the future!

CDOT for All

CDOT’s strength is our people, and our commitment to our people is to shape, support, and sustain the employee experience, and ultimately, create a supportive workplace where everyone, regardless of gender, race, ethnicity, religion, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, citizenship status, education, disability, socio-economic status, or any other identity, has the opportunity to thrive.

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Description of Job

About the Unit

The temporary archaeologist works in the Colorado Department of Transportation's (CDOT's) Division of Transportation Development’s Environmental Programs Branch (EPB). The Environmental Branch is responsible for ensuring that CDOT’s planning, construction, permitting and maintenance activities comply with all local, state, and federal laws and regulations, executive orders, interagency agreements, and CDOT policies that mandate the protection and enhancement of the human and natural environment.

The branch ensures that all projects are evaluated, planned, cleared and managed as efficiently as possible and that it provides a high quality level involvement for all aspects of the environmental approval process.

About the Position

The Temporary Archaeologist provides support to the Senior Archaeologist by assisting with tasks related to cultural resources regulatory compliance for project delivery statewide. These tasks include, but are not limited to, conducting archaeological field surveys, documenting archaeological resources, and preparing survey reports and associated materials. With oversight from the Senior Archaeologist, the position is responsible for assisting with facilitating compliance with state and federal historic preservation laws, including the Colorado Historic Register Act and Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act (NHPA) This position provides support to all of CDOT’s five regions statewide.

Major duties and responsibilitiesinclude, but are not limited to:

+ Conducts archaeological field surveys along proposed transportation construction and maintenance project corridors statewide.

+ Uses a variety of GIS software and satellite imagery to develop and analyze project data.

+ Identifies prehistoric and historic archaeological sites and evaluates them for significance relative to the National Register of Historic Places (NRHP) Criteria.

+ Assesses the seven aspects of integrity of archaeological sites (location, design, setting, materials, workmanship, feeling and association) that are set by the NRHP to determine integrity.

+ Prepares the appropriate Office of Archaeology and Historic Preservation (OAHP) Colorado Cultural Resource Survey Forms for each archaeological site identified during surveys. Data generated for these forms include, but are not limited to, legal locations (township/range), site description, identifying site type (i.e. camp, quarry, kill site, etc.), artifact inventory, and drawing a detailed site map.

+ Plots sites on USGS topographic maps and records site and survey GIS data.

+ Writes cultural resources reports for each project, incorporating results of all research avenues and follows Office of Archaeology and Historic Preservation (OAHP) guidelines for report format.

+ Determines the extent of effects to archaeological resources that may result from transportation project-related activities.

+ Understands and applies the stipulations of the CDOT Section 106 Programmatic Agreement, which includes providing guidance on how CDOT conducts Section 106 and also providing guidance on the types of projects that can be cleared internally without State Historic Preservation Office (SHPO) consultation.

+ Coordinates closely with CDOT Region environmental staff and engineers to gather information needed for Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act (NHPA) and Colorado Historic Register Act consultation for projects.

+ With oversight from the Senior Archaeologist, is responsible for compliance with state and federal historic preservation laws (e.g., Section 106, Colorado Historic Register Act).

+ With oversight from Senior Archaeologist, develops and sends correspondence and other materials related to Section 106 eligibility and effect determinations and develops and implements mitigation for adverse effects to archaeological resources as needed.

+ Develops memos to clear projects for CDOT Regions that include detailed information about the project and consultation process.

+ For assigned projects, maintains and organizes the EPB archaeology program filing system, including digitizing old survey reports, context studies, and project files and including them on the master Google drive.

+ For assigned projects, develops, populates, and maintains shared Google drives.

+ Uploads archaeological data to the C-Plan Cultural Resources Data View/GIS database for use by CDOT staff, as needed.

+ Develops a method of tracking workload and project clearances to ensure that project delivery due dates are met.

+ Coordinates input of and updates to Geographic Information System (GIS) data for the CDOT cultural resources program, including the C-Plan Cultural Resources Data Viewer/GIS database; this involves retrieving pertinent CDOT cultural resource data from department files and from the general repository at the Office of Archaeology and Historic Preservation (OAHP) and incorporating GIS data for archaeological resources documented in the field.

+ Develops shape files for archaeological surveys and resources for previous projects and new projects.

+ Other duties as assigned.

Work Environment:

+ Day time hours Monday - Friday.

+ This position is anticipated to work 40 hours per week.

+ Day time travel during business hours to conduct fieldwork and site visits as well as to meetings.

+ The position may require overnight travel to conduct archaeological field surveys statewide. Overnight travel will average 1 – 2 nights per month but may be more or less depending on project details.

+ Fieldwork occasionally may involve long hours and extended periods, sometimes in inclement weather, rugged terrain, and at high altitudes, and the need to carry equipment and supplies weighing up to 40 pounds.

+ Required to drive CDOT vehicles.

Minimum Qualifications, Substitutions, Conditions of Employment & Appeal Rights

Experience Only:

Six years (6) of full-time or equivalent experience as an archaeologist which included:

+ At least six months of full-time professional experience or equivalent specialized training in archaeological research, administration or management; and

+ At least four months of supervised field and analytic experience in general North American archaeology; and

+ Demonstrated experience in Colorado prehistoric or historic archaeology, or in related Colorado topical, geographic or cultural areas.

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Education and Experience:

A combination of education and experience totaling at least six years.

+ A Bachelor’s Degree in Archaeology or Anthropology.

+ AND two years of experience as an Archaeologist which included:

+ At least six months of full-time professional experience or equivalent specialized training in archaeological research, administration or management; and

+ At least four months of supervised field and analytic experience in general North American archaeology; and

+ Demonstrated experience in Colorado prehistoric or historic archaeology, or in related Colorado topical, geographic or cultural areas.

Conditions of Employment.

+ Must pass a pre-employment screening which may include social security number trace, criminal records check, public court records check, educational records, and driving records checks. More information in the supplemental information section.

+ A current valid driver’s license is required for all Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) positions which require operating a state or personal motor vehicle to perform one or more essential functions of the position.

Preferred Qualifications

The exceptional applicant will be an experienced Archaeologist with proven ability or accomplishment in the following:

+ Demonstrated success with the duties listed in the Description of the Job section;

+ Highest work/personal ethics and integrity;

+ Masters degree in archaeology or anthropology;

+ Knowledge and experience in archaeology, including conducting field surveys, documenting resources, and completing reports, preferably in Colorado;

+ Familiarity and experience completing compliance activities related to state and federal historic preservation laws, including Section 106 and the Colorado Historic Register Act, and NRHP Criteria;

+ Experience with and ability to successfully follow the procedures in the CDOT Cultural Resources Manual. Familiarity with the cultural resource survey procedures of the Bureau of Land Management, US Forest Service, and/or Tribal Historic Preservation Offices in Colorado;

+ Meets the qualifications for a Field Director/Project Archaeologist for archaeological permits from the SHPO, Bureau of Land Management, and/or US Forest Service;

+ Experience developing and implementing mitigation for adverse effects to archaeological resources;

+ Exemplary verbal and written communication skills and organizational skills; and

+ Solid analytical and critical thinking skills;

+ Willingness to be flexible, independent, and creative;

+ Experience with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Power Point, etc.), Gmail, Google Applications and GIS software;

+ Ability to work effectively in both independent and team situations

Supplemental Information

Applicant Checklist

Complete Applications must include the following documents:

+ A complete CDOT Application for Announced Vacancy (please submit online using the green 'APPLY' button at the top of this announcement)

+ A complete Supplemental Questionnaire (The questionnaire is part of the online application. You will be prompted to answer them as you are completing your online application.)

+ A cover letter. Please be specific and detailed in describing experience, abilities, and accomplishments as they relate to this position's requirements and major duties as described in the announcement. Cover letters must be uploaded as an attachment to your online application. Cover letters will not be accepted after the closing date and time of the announcement.

+ A chronological resume. Please upload an attachment to your online application.

+ A copy of your official or unofficial transcript showing your name, the name of the school, all coursework and degree(s) conferred or, your official NACES credentail evaluation report. Please submit this as an attachment to your online application.

Only complete applications submitted by the closing date for this announcement will be given consideration. Every effort must be made to submit all application materials by the announcement close date. Where unusual circumstances prevent timely acquisition of transcripts, they must be submitted within five business days of the announcement close date. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a completed application. Failure to submit properly completed documents by the closing date of this announcement may result in your application being rejected.

Please note that you may redact information on your attachments that identifies your age, date of birth, or dates of attendance at or graduation from an educational institution.

The State of Colorado strives to create a Colorado for All by building and maintaining workplaces that value and respect all Coloradans through a commitment to equal opportunity and hiring based on merit and fitness.

The State is resolute in non-discriminatory practices in everything we do, including hiring, employment, and advancement opportunities.

Notifications:

All correspondence regarding your status in the selection/examination process will be via email. Include your current working email address on your application and check your email frequently as you could receive time sensitive correspondence regarding this position. We highly recommend that you set up your email to accept messages from "state.co.us" and "[email protected]" addresses. It is your responsibility to ensure that your email will accept these notices and/or review your junk mail and spam filtered email. Immediately after you submit your application you should receive an email that confirms that you successfully submitted an application for this position. If you do not, try submitting again until you receive the confirmation email. Be sure to also check your junk folder for email communications from the State of Colorado's website.

Employment Screening

If an applicant reaches the finalist stage of the hiring process, the Colorado Department of Transportation may procure a consumer report and/or investigative consumer report on the applicant in connection with his/her application for employment purposes, as defined under the Fair Credit Reporting Act. These reports may be obtained at any time after receipt of the applicant's authorization. As part of the employment screening an applicant will be requested to disclose any deferred judgments and convictions as well as an explanation of the circumstances around any arrest or conviction. In the event that a screening returns information that the applicant believes is not accurate, he or she will have an opportunity to dispute the information with “Info Cubic.”

Info Cubic, a consumer reporting agency, will obtain the report for CDOT. Further information regarding Info Cubic, a Division of Orange Tree, including its privacy policy, may be found online atwww.InfoCubic.comand www.OrangeTreeScreening.com. Info Cubic is located at 7275 Ohms Lane, Minneapolis, MN 55439.

The report may contain information bearing on the applicant's character, general reputation, personal characteristics, and mode of living. The information that may be included in the report includes social security number trace, criminal records check, public court records checks, educational records, and driving records checks. CDOT will only request credit reports insofar as they relate to the position for which the applicant is applying. The information contained in the report will be obtained from private and/or public record sources. The applicant will have the right, upon written request made within a reasonable time after receipt of a notice, to request disclosure of the nature and scope of any investigative consumer report.

ADAAA Accommodations

CDOT is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, our agency will assist individuals who have a disability as defined by the ADA Amendments Act of 2008 (ADAAA) with any reasonable accommodation requests related to employment, including completing the application process, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, or participating in the employee selection process, and/or to perform essential job functions where the requested accommodation does not impose an undue hardship. If you have a disability and require reasonable accommodation to ensure you have a positive experience applying or interviewing for this position, please direct your inquiries to Lynn Livingston at [email protected] or call 303-757-9110.

Former State Employees

Former employees of the Colorado Department of Transportation System or any other State of Colorado Department or Agency, who were disciplinarily terminated or resigned in lieu of termination, must disclose this information on his/her application.

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If you are a current or previous State of Colorado employee, please list your Employee Identification Number (EID), dates of employment, and classifications for all State of Colorado Departments or institutes of Higher Education for which you have worked. Your EID begins with 997 and is nine digits long. Please do not enter your Social Security Number. If not, please state "N/A".

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If you are using education to qualify, a copy of your official or unofficial transcript is requried. Transcripts should show your name, the name of the school, all coursework including current coursework and degree(s) conferred is required. Transcripts from colleges or universities outside of the United States must have been assessed for U.S. equivalency by a NACES educational credential evaluation service. The credential report must be an official report. Please note that you may redact information that identifies your age, date of birth, or dates of attendance at or graduation from an educational institution.

+ I am using education to qualify and I have attached a copy of my transcript or official NACES credential evaluation report.

+ No, I have not attached transcripts to my application because I am using experience to qualify.

+ I am using education to qualify and have requested my transcripts from my college/university and will email them to [email protected] within 5 business days of the close date of the announcment.

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A chronological resume and a cover letter are required for your application to be complete. Your cover letter should describe how your experience aligns with the minimum qualifications and exceptional candidate section of this announcement. Documents must be uploaded as an attachment to your online application. Documents will not be accepted after the closing date and time of the announcement. Please note that you may redact information that identifies your age, date of birth, or dates of attendance at or graduation from an educational institution. Did you attach a chronological resume and a cover letter to your application? If not, you may go back and do so now.

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Please describe your training in archaeological research, administration or management. Include the number of months/years of traning you have in these areas.

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How many months of supervised field and analytic experience in general North American archaeology do you have?

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Please describe your experience in Colorado prehistoric or historic archaeology, or in related Colorado topical, geographic or cultural areas.

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Please detail your experience conducting archaeological surveys and writing technical reports or other professional documents pertaining to Section 106 compliance process, particularly in Colorado. Highlight any experience with transportation projects.

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Please detail your experience with field collection of GPS data and GIS applications in field and office settings.

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Have you been subject to disciplinary action in the last three years of your work experience? If so, please provide details of that disciplinary action. If not, please state "N/A".

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Former State employees who were disciplinarily terminated or resigned in lieu of termination must disclose the information on the application. In the space below, please provide an explanation as to why the prior termination or resignation should NOT disqualify your application from the current position. If this does not apply to you, please put "N/A".

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CDOT-Voluntary Self-Identification of Disability We are a federal contractor or subcontractor required by law to provide equal employment opportunity to qualified people with disabilities. We are also required to measure our progress toward having at least 7% of our workforce be individuals with disabilities. To do this, we must ask applicants and employees if they have a disability or have ever had a disability. Because a person may become disabled at any time, we ask all of our employees to update their information at least every five years. Identifying yourself as an individual with a disability is voluntary, and we hope that you will choose to do so. Your answer will be maintained confidentially and not be seen by selecting officials or anyone else involved in making personnel decisions. Completing the form will not negatively impact you in any way, regardless of whether you have self-identified in the past. For more information about this form or the equal employment obligations of federal contractors under Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act, visit the U.S. Department of Labor's Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (OFCCP) website at www.dol.gov/ofccp. You are considered to have a disability if you have a physical or mental impairment or medical condition that substantially limits a major life activity, or if you have a history or record of such an impairment or medical condition. Disabilities include, but are not limited to: • Autism • Autoimmune disorder, for example, lupus, fibromyalgia, rheumatoid arthritis, or HIV/AIDS • Blind or low vision • Cancer • Cardiovascular or heart disease • Celiac disease • Cerebral palsy • Deaf or hard of hearing • Depression or anxiety • Diabetes • Epilepsy • Gastrointestinal disorders, for example, Crohn's Disease, or irritable bowel syndrome • Intellectual disability • Missing limbs or partially missing limbs • Nervous system condition for example, migraine headaches, Parkinson's disease, or Multiple sclerosis (MS) • Psychiatric condition, for example, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, PTSD, or major depression

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+ No, I Don't Have A Disability, Or A History/Record Of Having A Disability

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