- Recruitment Information
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This posting is for the State of Hawaii, Department of Land and Natural Resources, State Historic Preservation Division.The position is located in Kapolei, Oahu.Salary: $80,000-$100,000 per yearIf you have any questions regarding this non-civil service exempt position, please contact Alexis Seto at (808) 692-8036 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
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This position is located within the Archaeological Branch, Oahu Archaeological Section and reports to the Archaeology Branch Chief. As a Historic Preservation Archaeologist IV, this position will perform the duties of a senior archaeologist handling the full range of archaeological duties and issues, including the most complex analyses, reviews, and document preparation, and perform supervisory responsibilities of archaeological activities and subordinate archaeological personnel, and may also oversee the daily archaeological operations of an assigned island or islands. This position is also responsible for properly documenting in writing all determinations, recommendations, and investigations; maintaining records and files in an orderly fashion to ensure public access; supervising, mentoring, and developing subordinate personnel; and performing other duties as assigned.
- Minimum Qualification Requirements
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Citizenship 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.
Recommended Qualifications:
Knowledge of: Must be familiar with State and Federal burial and historic preservation laws, rules, and regulations. Must have knowledge of archaeological field standards and the ability to independently identify adherence to these standards. Must also be familiar with Microsoft Office, GIS, and ArcView.
Skills/Abilities to: Must be able to interpret and apply laws and regulations. Must possess leadership skills which include the ability to direct all review work for assigned island and establish positive working relationships with government and private entities. Participate in rough terrain field work; prepare reports; determine appropriate procedures and discern and evaluate cultural concerns and implement them; identify and evaluate archaeological and cultural sites; coordinate work with other professionals on staff and with other government agencies; deal effectively with the general public and their representative; and a demonstrated ability to carry work to completion, usually shown by completed publications and manuscripts.
Recommended Education: A master’s degree from an accredited college or university in Archaeology or Anthropology.
Recommended Experience: Three (3) years of work experience in reviewing various archaeological reports for compliance with State and Federal laws and/or conducting archaeological field work.
Supervisory Aptitude: Supervisory aptitude is required. At least one (1) year of supervisory experience is preferred.
Substitutions Allowed: Excess work experience as described below may substitute for education on a year-for-year basis provided that the knowledge, skills, and abilities are comparable to those acquired in four years of successful study while completing a college university curriculum leading to a baccalaureate degree. To be acceptable, the experience must have been of such scope, level, and quality as to assure the possession of comparable knowledge, skills and abilities.
License Requirement: Applicants with a valid license, type 3 or higher, to drive in the State of Hawaii is preferred.
Quality of Experience: Possession of the required number of years of experience will not in itself be accepted as proof of qualification for a position. The applicant’s overall experience must have been of such scope and level of responsibility as to conclusively demonstrate that they have the ability to perform the duties of the position for which they are being considered.
Physical and Medical Requirements: Applicants must be able to perform the essential functions of the position effectively and safely, with or without reasonable accommodation. 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
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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.HOW TO APPLY:
Please submit a completed Non-Civil Service Application (HRD 278) to:
Department of Land and Natural ResourcesHuman Resources OfficeAttention: Jodi Kurashige1151 Punchbowl Street, Room 231Honolulu, HI 96813Applications may also be submitted through email to: [email protected]. Applicants must submit, at the time of application, evidence of the appropriate training (e.g., transcript or diploma) in order to be given credit for education and/or copy of appropriate license(s), as applicable.Click here (Download PDF reader) for the Non-Civil Service Application (HRD 278). Recruitment number is EX100379.Direct all inquiries regarding this position to:Alexis Seto, HP Administrative SpecialistEmail: [email protected]Phone: (808) 692-8036Monday – Friday, 7:45 am – 4:30 pm (HST)NOTE: The State Recruiting Office will refer you to the Department of Land and Natural Resources regarding this exempt position.
