Archeologist Hrf Job in Honaunau, Hawaii US

Archeologist Hrf

DUTIES: You will serve as an Archeologist with the Resource Management Division at Kaloko-Honokohau or Pu'uhonua o Honaunau National Historical Parks. Support cultural resource management where archeological resources comprise a major part of the park story. Coordinate and implement cultural resource projects based on knowledge of Hawaiian history, pre-contact history, and knowledge of the theories, principles, practices, and techniques of archeology and cultural resource management in the Hawaiian Islands. You will be responsible for conducting systematic condition assessments on archeological sites and features, and entering data into the NPS Archeological Sites Management Information System (ASMIS) national database. Clear invasive vegetation and provide archaeological site monitoring. Ensure that site recording procedures and tasks, including preparation of archeological survey records such as site maps, photographs, surface artifact analysis forms, and field notes are completed in a proper and timely manner. Conduct recording and surveying operations, which include intensive use of Geographic Information System (GIS) technology. Make significant contributions to the preparation of historic preservation documentation, National Historic Preservation Act (NHPA) and National Environmental Policy Act NEPA compliance, and background materials. Assist with the analysis, conservation, and curation of artifacts to National Park Service and professional standards. Conduct work in accordance with NPS Policies and the National Historic Preservation Act (NHPA), National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA), Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA), the Archeological Resource Protection Act (ARPA), and other Federal cultural and natural resource legislation. Position Location: Kaloko-Honokohau National Historical Park and Pu'uhonua o Honaunau National Historical Park, Hawaii. Please visit http://www.nps.gov/KAHO or http://www.nps.gov/PUHO for area information. For specific area and housing information, or information directly pertaining to vacancy status, contact: Sallie Beavers at (808)329-6881 x1220 or Adam Johnson at (808)328-2326 X1401. *Recently passed legislation provides that federal salaries in Hawaii will transition from base pay plus a cost-of-living allowance (COLA) to the locality pay-based system that already applies in the 48 contiguous states. The locality pay will be phased in over 3 years (2010-2012); COLA will be phased out through annual reductions over a longer period. In 2012, the COLA pay in Hawaii is 12.25%, with the exception of the island of Hawaii which is 6.24%.