Senior Archaeologist Job at Department of Transportation, Alameda County, CA

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  • Department of Transportation
  • Alameda County, CA

Job Description

Job Description and Duties

Under the general direction of the Office of Maintenance Environmental, Branch Chief. The incumbent is responsible for providing compliance documents in accordance with Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act, Public Resource Code 5024, and other federal and state laws and regulations applicable to cultural resources including the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) and the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) for the most complex aspects of cultural resource compliance for transportation projects; in addition to being the subject matter expert in the field of archaeology within the branch, supporting other staff including Environmental Scientists, Environmental Planners and Associate Environmental Planners.

Eligibility for hire may be determined by your score on the exam. For those who do not have current eligibility (e.g., transfer, permissive reinstatement, or voluntary demotions) and/or who will be new to state civil services employment, you must be on the state examination list to be eligible for these positions. To apply for the exam, please click and search by typing in the classification title.

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T he Human Resources Contact is available to answer questions regarding the application process. The Hiring Unit Contact is available to answer questions regarding the position.

PARF# 04-5-0007 /JC-435970

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Working Conditions

This position is located in Oakland, CA

The person must have the ability to work independently and effectively at the District 4 office and in a home office setting as part of Caltrans' Telework Program. The work environment is fast-paced, busy and requires considerable flexibility in managing time, priorities, and assignments. It can be demanding and/or stressful. The incumbent may be required to travel to other District offices and Headquarters or other meeting facilities, and/or to the sites of proposed projects. In the field the incumbent may experience all climatic conditions, including rain.

While at their base of operation, employees will work in climate-controlled office under artificial light. However, climatic conditions may fluctuate. The incumbent must be able to use a computer keyboard several hours a day. Involves sitting most of the time, but may involve walking or standing for brief periods. Attends lengthy meetings in-person and via conference calls; Occasional travel and field work may be required.

This position may be eligible for telework. If it is; the amount of telework is at the discretion of the Department and based on Caltrans’s evolving telework policy. Caltrans supports telework, recognizing that in-person attendance may be required based on operational needs. Employees are expected to be able to report to their worksites with minimum notification if an urgent need arises. The selected candidate will be required to commute to the headquartered location as needed to meet operational needs. Business travel may be required and reimbursement considers an employee’s designated headquartered location, primary residence, and may be subject to CalHR regulations or applicable bargaining unit contract provisions. All commute expenses to the headquartered location will be the responsibility of the selected candidate.

New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.

Special Requirements

  • The position(s) require(s) completion of educational courses as specified in the Class Specification (link available in the Minimum Requirements section).

A valid CA Drivers License is required when operating a state owned vehicle .

Candidates that believe they meet the minimum qualifications based on a pattern of education from the classification description (specifications) must provide a copy of their degree, transcripts, license, and/or certificate, along with the State application (STD. 678) to be considered for this position. If selected for the position in which education is required to meet the minimum qualifications, transcripts may be required prior to appointment

Desirable Qualifications

In addition to evaluating each candidate's relative ability, as demonstrated by quality and breadth of experience, the following factors will provide the basis for competitively evaluating each candidate:

Possession of a bachelor's or advanced degree with a concentration in Archaeology, Anthropology, Native American Studies, Osteology, Cultural Resource Management, Geoarchaeology, or a closely-related field with demonstrated coursework in California Prehistory or History, American History and Architectural History. The incumbent should met the requirements of Professionally Qualified Staff Principal Investigator per the Caltrans 106 Programmatic Agreement.  

Benefits

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Important Application Instructions

Electronic applications through your CalCareers account are highly recommended and encouraged.

Candidates that meet the minimum qualifications based on possession of EDUCATION, LICENSE, OR CERTIFICATE must include a copy of your DEGREE/TRANSCRIPS, LICENSE, or CERTIFICATE, along with your State application (STD. 678), to be considered for this position.

NOTE: Do not submit the “Equal Employment Opportunity” questionnaire (page 5) with your completed State application (STD. 678). This page is for examination use only. Do not include any confidential information on any documents you submit for this job vacancy, such as your state application, resume, or educational transcripts.  Confidential information that should be  excluded or removed from these documents includes, but is not limited to, your Social Security Number, birth date, driver’s license number, examination results, LEAP status, marital status, and age. The job application packet checklist is not required to apply for this position.  Failure to follow these instructions may result in your application not being considered for this position.

Required Application Package Documents

The following items are required to be submitted with your application. Applicants who do not submit the required items timely may not be considered for this job:

  • Current version of the State Examination/Employment Application STD Form 678 (when not applying electronically), or the Electronic State Employment Application through your Applicant Account at All Experience and Education relating to the Minimum Qualifications listed on the Classification Specification should be included to demonstrate how you meet the Minimum Qualifications for the position.
  • Resume is optional. It may be included, but is not required.

Job Tags

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