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Assistant State Archaeologist HisResHYBRID


Job Location:

Buncombe County, NC - USA

Monthly Salary: $ 45431 - 70000
Posted: 13 June 2026 (30+ days ago)
Application Deadline: 10 September 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy
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Job Summary

Agency

Dept of Natural and Cultural Resources

Division

Historical Resources

Job Classification Title

Archaeologist II (NS)

Position Number

Grade

NC11

About Us

The North Carolina Department of Natural and Cultural Resources (DNCR) takes care of the things that people love about North Carolina. DNCR manages over 100 locations across the state including 27 historic sites seven history museums two art museums five science museums four aquariums 35 state parks four recreation areas dozens of state trails and natural areas the North Carolina Zoo the State Library the State Archives the N.C. Arts Council the African American Heritage Commission the American Indian Heritage Commission the State Historic Preservation Office the Office of State Archaeology the Highway Historical Markers program the N.C. Land and Water Fund and the Natural Heritage Program. The Departments vision is to be the leader in using the states natural and cultural resources to build the social cultural educational and economic future of North Carolina. Everyone is welcome. For more information please visit . We encourage you to apply to become a part of our team!

Description of Work

The Office of State Archaeology coordinates and implements a statewide program of prehistoric historic and underwater archaeology. The OSA is part of the North Carolina Office of Archives and History Department of Natural and Cultural Resources. The OSA serves as the professional archaeology staff for the State Historic Preservation Office and the NC Historical Commission. Legal and professional responsibilities include archaeological resource protection archaeological collections data and records management public education environmental review grants administration and technical assistance for the public and other government agencies.

This 3-year National Park Service HPF grant-funded Archaeologist II position provides professional technical and administrative services to the Office of State Archaeology.

Key Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

1) Environmental Review review of complex project plans and technical archaeological reports for counties impacted by Tropical Storm Helene including consultation with government agencies developers and contractors.
2) Geographic Information System (GIS) map site locations and manage other spatial data layers in the OSAs GIS database; import shapefiles for archaeological sites and surveyed areas.
3) Technical Assistance and Public Education assist archaeological consultants with access to OSA files and respond to requests from the public for information artifact identifications and technical assistance. Duties are performed under the direct supervision of the Deputy State Archaeologist (Land).

Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences

Please note: Job postings close at 11:59:59 p.m. the night before the listed Posting End Date above.

Recruitment Range: $45431.00 - $70000.00

To receive credit for your work history and credentials you must provide the information on the application form. Any information omitted from the application form listed as general statements listed under the text resume section or on an attachment will not be considered for qualifying credit.

Candidates meet the minimum qualifications of this position if they meet the minimum education and experience listed onthe vacancy announcement. Vacancy specific knowledge skills and abilities (KSAs) and/or management preferences are notrequired. Applicants whopossessthe following are preferred:

  • A graduate degree in archaeology anthropology or closely related field

  • Cumulative one or more years of experience or specialized training in archaeological research administration or management

  • Cumulative four or more months of supervised field and analytic experience in general North American archaeology

  • Cumulative one or more years of experience at a supervisory level in the study of archeological resources of the prehistoric or historic period

  • Demonstrated ability to carry research to completion

Position/Physical Requirements

  • Must be available to work the schedule of Monday - Friday 8:00am - 5:00pm.

  • Must be able to participate in archaeological field investigations by walking through rough and uneven terrain and working in unfavorable weather conditions including exposure to noise dust animals and insects.

  • Must be able to exert up to 50 pounds occasionally up to 20 pounds frequently and up to 10 pounds often with or without accommodation.

  • Must have a valid drivers license issued from within the United States or be able to obtain one within 90 days of employment.

This position is deemed eligible for hybrid telework under DNCRs Telework Policy.

This position is located at:

176 Riceville Rd.

Minimum Education and Experience

Some state job postings say you can qualify by an equivalent combination of education and experience. If that language appears below then you may qualify through EITHER years of education OR years of directly related experience OR a combination of both. See the Education and Experience Equivalency Guide for details.

Masters degree or higher in North American archaeology anthropology or a closely related field from an appropriately accredited institution

AND

four years of archaeological experience;

OR

a bachelors degree in North American archaeology anthropology or a closely related field from an appropriately accredited institution

AND

six years of archaeological experience;

OR

an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Section/Unit Description

The Office of State Archaeology coordinates and implements a statewide program of prehistoric historic and underwater archaeology. The OSA is part of the North Carolina Office of Archives and History Department of Natural and Cultural Resources. The OSA serves as the professional archaeology staff for the State Historic Preservation Office and the NC Historical Commission. Legal and professional responsibilities include archaeological resource protection data inventory collections and records management public education environmental review grants administration and technical assistance to the public and other government agencies.

Division Description

The Division of Historical Resources within the Office of Archives and History is home to four programs including the Office of State Archaeology; the Highway Historical Marker Program; The Historic Preservation Office; and Historical Publications. The work of these programs is diverse from marking historic places with highway historical markers to helping drive economic growth by aiding the rehabilitation of historic buildings to aiding constituents with preserving archaeological sites. learn about employeeperksand benefits.

Supplemental and Contact Information

The Department of Natural and Cultural Resources (DNCR) selects applicants for employment based on required education and experience and job-related knowledge skills and abilities without regard to race religion color national origin sex pregnancy gender identity or expression sexual orientation age (40 or older) disability National Guard or veteran status genetic information political affiliation or political influence.

Application Process


Be sure to complete the application in its entirety.Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completing this application.

  • Information should be provided in theappropriate areas to include the following: Education including high school and all degrees obtained Work Experience and Certificates & Licenses. It is critical to our screening and salary determination process that applicationscontaincomprehensive candidate information.

  • Due to the volume of applications received we are unable to provide informationregardingthe status of your application. The hiring process may take several weeks.

  • Be sure to complete the application in full.Applicants are unable tosubmitmore than one application to an individual posting. Only one application received prior to the closing date will be accepted. Applications must besubmittedby 11:59:59 PM on the night prior to the closing date.

Degree/College Credit Verification

Degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions. Transcripts and degree evaluations may be uploaded with your application. If you have student loans becoming a state employee includes eligibility for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program. Visitto learn more.

Veterans and National Guard Preference

Applicants seeking Veterans Preference must attach a DD Form 214 Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty along with the state application.

Applicants seeking National Guard Preference must attach an NGB 23A (RPAS) along with the state application if they are a current member of the NC National Guard in good standing.

Applicants who are former member of either the NC Army National Guard or the NC Air National Guard with honorable discharge and six years of creditable service must attach a copy of the DD 256 or NGB 22 along with the state application.

ADA Accommodations

Consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA) DNCR is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment DNCR will ensure that persons with disabilities or known limitations covered by the PWFA are provided reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodation is needed toparticipatein the job application or interview process please contact the personindicatedbelow.

Employment Eligibility

It is the policy of the State of North Carolina and DNCR that all employees provide proof of employment eligibility (immigration and naturalization) on the first day of employment. Weparticipatein E-Verify (Employment Eligibility Verification System).

CONTACT INFORMATION:

N.C. Department of Natural and Cultural Resources

Division of Human Resources

109 E. Jones Street Raleigh NC 27601

Phone:

EEO Statement

The State of North Carolina is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and dedicated to providing employees with a work environment free from all forms of unlawful employment discrimination harassment or retaliation. The state provides reasonable accommodation to employees and applicants with disabilities; known limitations related to pregnancy childbirth or related medical conditions; and for religious beliefs observances and practices.

Recruiter:

Elizabeth Lewis Benson

Email: