Archaeologist - Cultural Resources Specialist

Archaeologist/Cultural Resources Specialist (Remote but must live in Indiana)

Location: Indianapolis, IN United States

Wage Max:30.80 

Wage Min:30.80 

Job Description:

ID: AIN1-012 Location: Indianapolis Program: ACE

Wage/Hr: $30.80 Hours/Week: 32 Minimum Age: 55

This position is 100% remote with location restrictions: Applicants must reside in the state of Indiana and be willing to periodically commute to the Indianapolis NRCS State Office to attend meetings and/or training.

Disclaimer: This is not a federal position. This role is offered through a partnership agreement and does not constitute an NRCS hiring action.

This position is a non-federal role funded through an existing agreement between NRCS and NEW Solutions. The enrollee will provide direct support to farmers and landowners, enabling the implementation of conservation practices on the ground. This role contributes to NRCS's mission by enhancing capacity in field offices and ensuring timely assistance to producers. It is designed to free up NRCS staff for emergency and high-priority responses, not to replace federal staff.

This role helps ensure continued progress on conservation planning, practice implementation, and technical assistance, especially in high-demand or disaster-affected areas. It aligns with the Administration's priorities for farmer-first, field-facing, and partner-enabled capacity expansion.

For over 25 years, National Experienced Workforce Solutions (NEW Solutions) has specialized in connecting experienced workers (ages 55+) with full-time and part-time job opportunities that support the critical missions of Federal Agencies across the United States.

NEW Solutions connects experienced workers (ages 55+) with the Natural Resources Conservation Services (NRCS). These are experienced professionals who provide technical and professional assistance to the Department of Agriculture for the Agriculture Conservation Experienced Services (ACES) Program.

Benefits: Paid Health Insurance Premium for positions budgeted at 60+ hours per pay period, Accrued Vacation and Sick Leave, Paid Federal Holidays, and optional Vision and Dental Insurance available for positions budgeted at 35+ hours per pay period.

Positions listed here do not guarantee employment for any definite period. Enrollment in the Experienced Worker Programs administered by NEW Solutions is temporary. The enrollment relationship between NEW Solutions and the Enrollee is an at-will relationship. This means that an Enrollee is free to terminate enrollment at any time during the enrollment period, and NEW Solutions and the Agency have the right to terminate the relationship with the Enrollee.

PLEASE NOTE: An ACES Enrollee is not a federal employee, nor an employee of NEW Solutions. An ACES Enrollee is a participant in a grant program established through a Cooperative Agreement funded by the USDA-NRCS and administered by NEW Solutions.

This opportunity applies to applicants legally eligible to work in the United States.

Qualifications:

Minimum of 15 year(s) of experience in Archeology and/or Cultural Resources. OR BA/BS Degree in Archaeology.

Must be qualified, capable of, and able to access IDNR Division of Historic Preservation and Archaeology (DHPA) database records. Experience required with Windows, MS Word, MS Excel, MS PowerPoint Duties:

This position works in Indiana with statewide responsibilities and will travel as needed. The ACES Archaeologist provides professional support to the State Cultural Resources Specialist/Stare Resource Conservationist, utilizing a basic understanding of anthropological and archaeological field and Geographic Information Systems (GIS) techniques in connection with locating, testing and evaluating cultural resource sites. The Archaeologist conducts pre-field office research, including database searches and landform, and conducts field surveys as needed to evaluate proposed project areas of potential effect for cultural resources. The Archeologist must be capable of and able to access Indiana Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) Division of Historic Preservation and Archaeology (DHPA) databases, and will follow Indiana State Historic Preservation Office site form guidance to complete cultural resource forms and GIS Shapefiles for all identified cultural resources. The Archaeologist will complete survey assignments in a safe and timely manner according to established standards and procedures. Lastly, they will review work in progress and any issues that have arisen regularly and as prescribed by the SRC.

This position is 100% remote with location restrictions: Applicants must reside in the state of Indiana and be willing to periodically commute to the Indianapolis NRCS State Office to attend meetings and/or training. Conduct record searches and field reviews of conservation practice sites. Conducts pre-field office research, field surveys and site evaluations, using a variety of Geographic Information System (GIS) data, database records, reference materials, interviews with source individuals, aerial photographs, and technical instruments. Searches areas of proposed projects for evidence of historic and prehistoric remains. Determines exact location of sites and marks them on maps and aerial photographs. Reviews work in progress and reports to superiors relative to the completion date and other standards set in report. Records information on site survey form and prepares an archaeological reconnaissance report needed for evaluation and management of the project. 50% Works as a team member with the State Resource Conservationist and staff to schedule work and meet priorities. Ensures that work assignments are carried out in a safe and timely manner according to established standards and procedures. 25% Write reports to document findings. 25%

Other: Annual information system security, anti-harassment, and civil rights training. Travel Requirements: Site visits, field work, office visits, state office meetings, SHPO visits, GOV and/or POV. Overnight travel: Could be an option as needed to aid in efficient field work scheduling. Health and Safety Considerations: Boots, gear for working outdoors in various weather conditions and environments. Physical requirements: Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.