[OR_Archaeology] Position Announcement

[POULEY John * OPRD]

Archaeologist Position
GS-0193-11
Mid-Columbia River National Wildlife Refuge Complex
Open from December 14 thru January 4, 2016

This is a full-time permanent position in which the successful candidate will be an integral part of a varied and dedicated team whose mission is the management, protection and/or restoration of natural and cultural resources within the Mid-Columbia River National Wildlife Refuge Complex (Complex).  The Complex consists of eight National Wildlife Refuges (NWR) in Washington and Oregon; Columbia, McNary, Umatilla, Cold Springs, McKay Creek, Toppenish, Saddle Mountain and Conboy Lake and the  Hanford Reach National Monument.

The Complex has a rich abundance of cultural and historical resources/sites especially the Hanford Reach National Monument.  The incumbent will be considered a subject matter expert and will work with Complex staff on compliance with the National Historic Preservation Act and other cultural resource-related laws, regulations, and policies.  In addition, the incumbent will coordinate and work with several local Native American Tribes on cultural resource issues.

The position will work at the new Complex Headquarters located at the McNary National Wildlife Refuge in Burbank, WA.   Burbank is a rural community, minutes off of Highway 12 and within a 15 minute drive to the Tri-Cities of Pasco, Kennewick and Richland.
[29 Rattlesnake sunrise]
[Rattlesnake Mountain, Hanford Reach National Monument]The arid, shrub-steppe environment is characterized by 300 annual days of sunshine and includes the Columbia, Yakima and Snake Rivers.  These rivers provide abundant recreational opportunities such as boating, fishing, hunting, and birding; and the many city parks have walking/bicycling trails connecting the communities.  One can also travel in any direction from town to reach a myriad of recreational opportunities such as skiing, hiking and mountain biking on the surrounding lands and the Cascade Mountains to the west. A local regional airport that connects to major hubs; a booming wine industry; excellent medical facilities, quality schools and colleges; connection to major transportation networks; golf courses; housing in city, urban, and country settings; ample shopping and many community events are all attractions for families living in the Tri-Cities.

Click on the following USAJobs links to determine how you can apply: Open to status Federal employees, VEOA and special hiring authorities - https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/PrintPreview/423841500 and
Open to all US citizens - https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/PrintPreview/423267700

The person filling this vacancy will be in a position to make a difference in guiding the cultural and historical program within the Complex.  If you like to be challenged and would like additional information, please contact Project Leader Charlie Stenvall or Deputy Project Leader Larry Klimek at (509) 546-8300.


John O. Pouley
Assistant State Archaeologist
Oregon SHPO
503-986-0675

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