Title: Archaeology Survey and Inventory Coordinator
Job Number: REQ-68582
Salary: $53,292 – $81,528 per year
Deadline: 08/31/2021 at 11:59pm Pacific Time
Do you enjoy learning about historic and archaeological sites, have an eye for detail, and have skill in tracking data and records? As an Archaeology Survey and Inventory Coordinator (Natural Resource Specialist 3), you will play a key role in identifying, documenting, and evaluating historic properties across Oregon. Come join our team at the Oregon Parks and Recreation Department in Salem, Oregon, and support one of Oregon’s greatest resources – our state parks!
Our Mission
The mission of the Oregon Parks and Recreation Department (OPRD) is to provide and protect outstanding natural, scenic, cultural, historic, and recreational sites for the enjoyment and education of present and future generations.
Our Operating Principles
OPRD believes Operating Principles are core values that, if mutually accepted and supported by all employees, will create a connected, respectful, and trusting work environment. Our Operating Principles are: Accountability, Commitment, Empathy, Empowerment, Fun, Integrity, Respect, & Well-being.
What you will do:
The Archaeology Survey and Inventory Coordinator is located within State Historic Preservation Office (SHPO), which is part of the Heritage Programs Division of OPRD. SHPO believes that Oregon's special places connect Oregonians to the past by creating physical continuity over generations and space for public conversations about community values and identity. The ongoing process of recognizing and interpreting these places must be a local one, driven by inclusive public participation. See the Oregon 2018 - 2023 Oregon SHPO Preservation Plan, and 2020 - 2025 Heritage Plan for more information on the Heritage Division's philosophy, approach, and goals at https://www.oregon.gov/oprd/OH/pages/tools.aspx
The Archaeology Survey and Inventory Coordinator administers the state programs for the identification, recordation, and evaluation of historic properties significant for their archaeological or ethnographic associations in compliance with federal and state laws and guidance and professional best practices. The position creates and maintains processes and information systems to support this effort in coordination with the Oregon State Archaeologist and Survey and Inventory Program Coordinator. Your decisions and actions impact the accuracy, accessibility, and usefulness of digital and physical records used by our many partners, including Indian Tribes, and federal, state, and local agencies for planning, education, development, and regulatory uses.
Your responsibilities will include, but are not limited to, the following:
What we are looking for (Desired Attributes):
These are the attributes we are looking for in our top candidate. If you have these skills, please let us know in your cover letter, resume, and work history section of your application.
Minimum Qualifications:
Meet the minimum Secretary of the Interior’s professional qualifications in archaeology and qualifications for the Oregon State Natural Resource Specialist 3 classification, including:
Special Requirements:
LINK TO OFFICIAL STATE APPLICATION (required):
https://oregon.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/SOR_External_Career_Site/job/Salem--OPRD--Central-Office/Archaeology-Survey-and-Inventory-Coordinator--Natural-Resource-Specialist-3_REQ-68582