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Columbia, CA
Associate State Archeologist - Apply Now!
Final Filing Date: 11/14/2025
The reporting location for this position is Columbia State Historic Park in Columbia, CA. This position will work under the general direction of the Senior Park and Recreation Specialist.
The Central Valley District is looking for a motivated employee who is interested in working throughout various park units including but not limited to Dos Rios, Calaveras Big Trees State Park, Columbia State Historic Park, Pacheco State Park, San Luis Reservoir SRA, Indian Grinding Rock State Historic Park, and Wassama Roundhouse. This position is responsible for reviewing and monitoring all pertinent archeological resource projects throughout the Central Valley and will act as an assistant tribal liaison. Experience and/or willingness to learn CEQA/AB52, NEPA and Section 106 is desired. The archeologist will participate as a member of multi-disciplinary teams evaluating, making recommendations and/or implementing plans and projects that affect historic resources.
Training and Development Assignments may be considered.
Possession of a valid Class C driver’s license is required. You must answer the questions addressing your driver’s license on your application. Ensure you provide your driver’s license number, class, expiration date, and any endorsements and/or restrictions on your application.
The selected candidate is required to submit to a background investigation process utilizing Live Scan fingerprinting prior to appointment.
This position is designated as not telework eligible.
State housing is not available. For further information regarding this position, please contact Lee Eal at (209) 768-0296 or at lee.eal@parks.ca.gov.
This recruitment may be used to fill identical vacancies which may occur within 180 days of the Final Filing Date of this job posting.
You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement.
Assessment Opportunities for Future Openings
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