[ShovelBums.Org] Historic Preservation Archaeologist IV, State of Hawaii, Dept. of Land and Natural Resources, State Historic Preservation Division, $43K/yr

This posting is for the State of Hawaii, Department of Land and Natural Resources, State Historic Preservation Division.

The position is located on the Island of Oahu.

Salary: $43,000 min/yearly (Commensurate with training and experience.)

If you have any questions regarding this non-civil service exempt position, please contact Ms. Pua Aiu at (808) 692-8040 (Monday - Friday, 7:45 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. (HST).

The State Recruiting Office will refer all inquiries regarding this exempt position to the Department of Land and Natural Resources.

Duties Summary:

This position directs archaeological activities and reviews for the island of Oahu. This may include, but is not limited to, responding to the discovery of human skeletal remains; conducting historic preservation reviews for federal, state and county undertakings; conducting field inspections to verify completion of archaeological work or to assess the need for archaeological surveys; assisting and advising public and private agencies on State law, regulations and procedures for the island of Oahu's archaeological projects; undertaking inventory surveys of historic properties; reviewing the effects of development projects on historic properties; and assisting in the preparation of Hawaii and National Register nomination forms. Performs other duties as assigned.
Performs supervisory responsibilities over the daily operations on Oahu.

Minimum Qualification Requirements:

Citizen Requirement: Applicants must be citizens, permanent resident aliens, or nationals of the United States. Non-citizens with unrestricted employment authorization from the U.S. Immigration and Naturalization Service may also apply.

Knowledge: Must be familiar with State and Federal burial and historic preservation laws, rules and regulations; must be able to interpret and apply laws and regulations; must have knowledge of archaeological field standards and have the ability to independently identify adherence to these standards. Must also be familiar with MicroSoft Office, GIS, and ArcView.

Skills/Abilities: Must be able to interpret and apply laws and regulations. Must be able to participate fully in rough terrain work which includes working in dusty, hot and confined areas. Must also have the ability to determine appropriate archaeological methods and procedures and implement them; prepare correspondence and reports; identify and evaluate Hawaiian archaeological resources; coordinate work with other professionals on staff and other government agencies; and deal effectively with government entities and the general public. Must possess leadership skills which include the ability to direct all review work for the island of Oahu and establish positive working relationships with government and private entities.

Education Requirements:  Master's degree from an accredited college or university in Archaeology or Anthropology.

Experience Requirements:  One (1) year of work experience in Pacific archaeology reviewing various archaeological reports for compliance with State and Federal law and/or conducting archaeological field work. Supervisory experience is required.

License Requirements: Applicants must possess a valid State of Hawaii driver's license.

Physical/Mental Requirements: Applicants must be able to perform the essential duties and responsibilities of the position effectively and safely, with or without reasonable accommodation. Applicants must be physically able to participate in rough terrain field work. Qualified applicants with disabilities who can perform the essential functions of the advertised position are encouraged to apply. The State of Hawaii is committed to making reasonable accommodations on a case-by-case basis. Applicants seeking reasonable accommodation should be ready to discuss the accommodation sought so that a determination can be made that such accommodation is reasonable and would not cause the employer undue hardship.

Other Information: This position is exempt from the civil service and considered temporary in nature. Therefore, if you are appointed to the position, your employment will be considered to be "at will," which means that you may be discharged from your employment at the prerogative of your department head or designee at any time.

Submit resumes to:
Department of Land and Natural Resources
State Historic Preservation Division
Attention: Ms. Alexis Caramonte
Kakuhihewa Building
601 Kamokila Building, Suite 555
Kapolei, Hawaii 96707

Please also complete and submit an Application for Non-Civil Service Appointment (HRD 278). Applications can be found at: http://hawaii.gov/dlnr/jobs/exempt/land-division/Non-civil-service-Application.pdf/view. Position number is 100379.

Direct all inquiries regarding this position to:
Ms. Pua Aiu, State Historic Preservation Administrator
Email: pua.aiu@hawaii.gov
Phone: (808) 692-8040
Monday – Friday 7:45 am – 4:30 pm
NOTE: The State Recruiting Office will refer you to the Department of Land and Natural Resources regarding this exempt position.

April Lynn Duncza
Cultural Surveys Hawaii, Inc.

PO Box 1114
Kailua, HI 96734

aduncza@culturalsurveys.com