Archaeological Technician Intern (Temporary) (oregon)

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Administrative Specialist 2 – Archaeological Technician Intern 
Oregon Department of Transportation 
Delivery & Operations Division – Region 5 
Environmental Unit 
La Grande 

The role:   

Are you passionate about Oregon's history and culture? Our eastern Oregon archaeology team is offering a unique internship opportunity for current students interested in pursuing a career in government sector archaeology. This position provides a fantastic foundation for long-term success in cultural resource management, allowing you to apply your archaeological knowledge and understanding of cultural resource laws while gaining hands-on experience in project development and resource management. 

As an integral part of the team, you will have the chance to contribute to the agency's mission and values while gaining exposure to the diverse archaeological landscape of eastern Oregon. This internship offers both fieldwork and office-based tasks, helping you develop critical thinking skills to interpret and assess cultural resources. You’ll work alongside professionals, assisting with cultural resource compliance for transportation projects, all while supporting the preservation of Oregon's rich heritage. 

Whether you're aiming for a career in archaeology or cultural resource management, the skills and experience gained in this role are transferable and will help you build a strong foundation for future career growth. 

This job posting is for temporary positions and does not include the typical benefits available for permanent employees. Temporary employees may be eligible for employee health benefits offered through the Public Employees Benefit Board (PEBB) as outlined in the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act.  

We encourage people from all backgrounds to apply for our positions. We hope you’ll join us on our path to increasing diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging through our values, commitments, strategies and actions. 

Before applying, visit our applicant information website to learn more about our process. If you are a current State of Oregon employee, you must apply through your employee Workday profile. 

What you will learn: 

• Identify and assess potential impacts to archaeological sites, Traditional Cultural Places (TCPs), and other cultural resources during transportation project planning and construction complying with both federal and state cultural resource management laws, including the National Historic Preservation Act (NHPA) and Oregon state laws such as ORS 97.740 and ORS 358.905. 

• Hands-on experience in completing federal cultural resource compliance work for several transportation projects across eastern Oregon. You will gain valuable fieldwork experience through pedestrian surveys, shovel probes, and site evaluations, while working in a variety of diverse regions such as the Columbia Plateau, Wallowa River Valley, Blue Mountain Basin, and the Great Basin. With the potential to encounter a wide range of archaeological resources, from precontact hunting and gathering sites to the Oregon Trail, this position offers a comprehensive introduction to archaeological methods and cultural resource management. 

• Support office work including creating maps, preparing site forms, and drafting survey reports. These reports are essential for determining the potential impacts of transportation projects on cultural resources and for collaborating with the State Historic Preservation Office (SHPO) and Tribes. Depending on your interests, this internship may also offer opportunities for additional duties, such as record management, drafting compliance letters, and preparing public outreach materials for events like the archaeology roadshow. 

Working conditions: 

• Work outdoors, in all weather conditions, 40% or more of the time – field work involves hiking several miles a day in variable terrain and weather conditions. 

• Lift and carry material or equipment that weighs up to 40 pounds. 

• This position will be in office and in the field with an option to work remotely once a week. 

What’s in it for you: 

• Work/life balance, hybrid work schedule, professional development and training. Learn more about working at the Oregon Department of Transportation and the benefits we offer.  

• The salary range listed is the non-PERS monthly salary range. If you are already a participating PERS member or once you become PERS eligible, the salary range will increase by ​6.95%​. 

• Public Service Loan Forgiveness opportunity! 

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Minimum qualifications: 

We are accepting applications from current college students who will have a completed bachelor's degree at the time of hire (May 2025), in Anthropology, History, Geography or other similar field with demonstrated focus or specialization in archaeology. 

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Recent college graduates who have obtained a bachelor's degree in Anthropology, History, Geography, or other similar field with a demonstrated focus or specialization in archaeology in the last two years. 

OR 

First or second year graduate students in Anthropology, History, Geography or other similar field with demonstrated focus or specialization in archaeology. 

Special qualifications: 

Driving is an essential function of this position. You must have a valid driver’s license and an acceptable driving record. We will conduct pre-employment driving records checks on our final candidate(s). Your license does not have to be issued in Oregon to be considered. 

What we’d like to see: 

If you have these attributes, let us know in your application materials! It's how we will choose whom to move forward! You do not need to have all these qualities to be eligible for this position. We may also use transferable skills, experience, education and alignment with ODOT values to help us decide who will move forward. 

• Experience or education in archaeological survey, excavation, and shovel testing. 

• Experience or education in environmental disciplines such as water resources, geology, biology, wetlands, coastal resources, economics, sociology, land use, aesthetics, cultural resources, hazardous materials, acoustics, air quality, and energy. 

• Experience or education in artifact identification techniques and/or conducting data analysis. 

• Experience in preparing written technical reports and other narrative documents or developing figures and tables used in published documents and technical reports. 

• Experience or education using Geographic Information System (GIS) applications such as ArcGIS Pro. 

How to apply:  

• Complete the following required steps: 

• Fill out the application or attach a resume. Please contact the recruiter under the ‘Need help?’ section if you have any questions about how to fill out the experience or education fields or to attach a document. Your submitted experience/education fields or attached resume must include start and end dates (MM/YYYY) for each employer and educational institution.

• Complete questionnaire. Answer the checkbox-style questions before submitting your application. 

• After you submit your application, please respond to the public records request authorization and gender identity questionnaire. This screen will come after you submit and will complete the process. If you are a current State of Oregon employee, the tasks will come to your Workday inbox. 

• If you are a veteran, you may receive preference. The task to upload your documents will be available after you submit your application. For privacy reasons, please do not attach your military service document(s) to your application or combine it with any other required document attachments.  

Need help? 

• For questions, call 503-930-6376 or email ODOTRecruitmentSS@odot.oregon.gov 

Additional information: 

• Temporary appointments may be full- or part-time and will not exceed six months or 1,040 hours.  

• We do not offer visa sponsorship. If you are hired, you will be required to fill out the US Department of Homeland Security’s I-9 form confirming you are able to work in the US. We are not an E-Verify participating employer, and we are unable to proceed if E-Verify participation is required [e.g., STEM Optional Practical Training (OPT) Extension].

• We may use this recruitment to fill multiple or future vacancies. 

• We will conduct name-based criminal background checks on final candidates, not including current ODOT employees. All applicants may be subject to additional pre-employment check(s) such as driver license, LEDS (Law Enforcement Data System), and/or education verification as required for the position. 

• ​​This position is not represented by a union (unrepresented).​ 

ODOT is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin, disability, sexual orientation or any other class protected by state or federal laws in admission or access to our programs, services, activities, hiring, and employment practices. Applicants with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation during the application process. For questions, concerns, or complaints regarding EEO/AA/ADA, contact 1-877-336-6368 (1-877-EEO-ODOT). This information can be made available in an alternative format by contacting ODOT Recruitment at 503-986-3700. Oregon Relay Service can be reached by calling 7-1-1. 

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