Title:  AOT Senior Archaeologist

Overview

This position involves advanced professional archaeological work with the Vermont Agency of Transportation (VTrans), focusing on assessing potential impacts of transportation projects on archaeological resources. The Senior Archaeologist takes on full responsibility for the archaeological review of all VTrans projects within an assigned region, providing expert evaluations of proposed project impacts on Native American and historic archaeological sites.

 

Acting independently under the general oversight of the Environmental Resources Coordinator, this role requires a high level of professional judgment, technical expertise, and interaction with personnel across state and federal agencies. The position requires independent decision-making in alignment with the standards set by the National Historic Preservation Act, the Archaeological Resources Protection Act, and the Vermont Historic Preservation Act. This work supports VTrans' commitment to developing projects responsibly while preserving Vermont’s cultural heritage.

 

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Who May Apply

This position, AOT Senior Archaeologist (Job Requisition #51369), is open to all State employees and external applicants.
If you would like more information about this position, please contact Chris Slesar at chris.slesar@vermont.gov.
Resumes will not be accepted via e-mail. You must apply online to be considered.

Environmental Factors

Work is performed in both office and field settings, and private means of transportation may be required. Work outside of the normal work schedule and out of the state may be required. Some resources may be located in remote areas that are difficult to access. Outdoor work is performed throughout the year, leading to exposure to all types of weather. Adversarial situations may be encountered in the normal course of duties. Work involves considerable mental demands including the concurrent review of many diverse projects. Work also involves considerable stress stemming from a heavy workload performed under tight time constraints, often working with applicants who do not understand- and may be unsympathetic to the various, mandatory review processes.

Minimum Qualifications

Master's degree or higher in archaeology, anthropology, or related field AND five (5) or more years of experience in archaeology, anthropology, or historic preservation.
OR
Master's degree or higher in archaeology, anthropology, or related field AND two (2) or more years of experience as a VTrans Archaeologist II.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience with implementing Programmatic Agreements that delegate authority of cultural resource management laws and regulations.
Considerable knowledge in Section 106 review and the Archaeological Resources Protection Act including working with the federal guidelines for archaeological documentation.
Familiarity with the Programmatic Agreement among the Federal Highway Administration, the Advisory Council on Historic Preservation, the Vermont State Historic Preservation Officer, and the Vermont Agency of Transportation Regarding Implementation of the Federal-Aid Highway Program (2000), Revised (2016).
Archaeological experience within the northeast region of the United States.
Familiarity with the VT SHPO Guidelines for Conducting Archaeological Studies within Vermont as amended in 2016.

Total Compensation

As a State employee you are offered a great career opportunity, but it's more than a paycheck. The State's total compensation package features an outstanding set of employee benefits that are worth about 30% of your total compensation, including:

• 80% State paid medical premium and a dental plan at no cost for employees and their families
• Work/Life balance: 11 paid holidays each year and a generous leave plan
• State Paid Family and Medical Leave Insurance (FMLI)
• Two ways to save for your retirement: A State defined benefit pension plan and a deferred compensation 457(b) plan
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Flexible spending healthcare and childcare reimbursement accounts
• Low cost group life insurance
• Incentive-based Wellness Program
• Qualified Employer for Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness Program

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Equal Opportunity Employer

The State of Vermont celebrates diversity, and is committed to providing an environment of mutual respect and meaningful inclusion that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. The State does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion or belief, national, social or ethnic origin, sex (including pregnancy), age, physical, mental or sensory disability, HIV Status, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, marital, civil union or domestic partnership status, past or present military service, membership in an employee organization, family medical history or genetic information, or family or parental status. The State’s employment decisions are merit-based. Retaliatory adverse employment actions by the State are forbidden.