U.S. Department of the Interior
This position is located in the Blue Ridge Parkway, in the Planning, Lands, and Compliance Division.
The typical seasonal entry-on-duty period for Blue Ridge Parkway is
April - November , but the season may be extended or reduced due to weather conditions, project needs, or funding Anticipated Entry on Duty:
Mid April.
Open to the first
100
applicants or until 01/31/2026 whichever comes first. All applications submitted by 11:59 (EST) on the closing day will receive consideration.
Duties The Archeologist will play a key role in supporting and advancing cultural resource compliance and stewardship activities for the Blue Ridge Parkway. Primary duties center on assisting with National Historic Preservation Act (NHPA) Section 106 compliance, including gathering, synthesizing, and preparing cultural resource information for consultation packages and compliance documentation; assisting with the review and quality assurance of archeological monitoring, survey, and reporting products; and facilitating internal and external coordination with project leads, tribes, and State Historic Preservation Offices. The incumbent will also lead or contribute to cultural resource documentation and inventory projects, prepare technical summaries and maps, and help maintain, update, and manage cultural resource records and databases to support broader preservation goals and streamline future compliance processes. Fieldwork could include leading or supporting archeological surveys, site assessments, and monitoring activities under the supervision of other cultural resources staff, while office duties will involve substantial report preparation, data entry, and documentation tasks consistent with NPS standards and guidelines. The incumbent should be comfortable and physically able to work in both a backcountry and office setting.
Work Setting Work Setting: The Blue Ridge Parkway is a 469-mile scenic corridor managed for the protection of its nationally significant landscapes, historic resources, and cultural traditions of the southern Appalachian region. Headquartered in Asheville, North Carolina-a vibrant mountain community known for its arts, outdoor recreation, and strong sense of place-the Parkway offers a unique work setting that blends natural beauty with rich human history. Cultural resources within the Parkway include archeological sites representing Indigenous presence, early European settlement, agriculture, transportation, and traditional lifeways, as well as historic buildings, landscapes, and features that reflect centuries of human interaction with the Blue Ridge Mountains.
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The typical seasonal entry-on-duty period for Blue Ridge Parkway is
April - November , but the season may be extended or reduced due to weather conditions, project needs, or funding Anticipated Entry on Duty:
Mid April.
Open to the first
100
applicants or until 01/31/2026 whichever comes first. All applications submitted by 11:59 (EST) on the closing day will receive consideration.
Duties The Archeologist will play a key role in supporting and advancing cultural resource compliance and stewardship activities for the Blue Ridge Parkway. Primary duties center on assisting with National Historic Preservation Act (NHPA) Section 106 compliance, including gathering, synthesizing, and preparing cultural resource information for consultation packages and compliance documentation; assisting with the review and quality assurance of archeological monitoring, survey, and reporting products; and facilitating internal and external coordination with project leads, tribes, and State Historic Preservation Offices. The incumbent will also lead or contribute to cultural resource documentation and inventory projects, prepare technical summaries and maps, and help maintain, update, and manage cultural resource records and databases to support broader preservation goals and streamline future compliance processes. Fieldwork could include leading or supporting archeological surveys, site assessments, and monitoring activities under the supervision of other cultural resources staff, while office duties will involve substantial report preparation, data entry, and documentation tasks consistent with NPS standards and guidelines. The incumbent should be comfortable and physically able to work in both a backcountry and office setting.
Work Setting Work Setting: The Blue Ridge Parkway is a 469-mile scenic corridor managed for the protection of its nationally significant landscapes, historic resources, and cultural traditions of the southern Appalachian region. Headquartered in Asheville, North Carolina-a vibrant mountain community known for its arts, outdoor recreation, and strong sense of place-the Parkway offers a unique work setting that blends natural beauty with rich human history. Cultural resources within the Parkway include archeological sites representing Indigenous presence, early European settlement, agriculture, transportation, and traditional lifeways, as well as historic buildings, landscapes, and features that reflect centuries of human interaction with the Blue Ridge Mountains.
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