Archaeologist Sr (BD-45540)
Confederated Tribes of the Colville ReservationWashington, United States
Posted January 30, 2026
70260 - 79080 USD
Full Time
About the Company
The Confederated Tribes of the Colville Reservation, located in northeastern Washington State, functions as the governing body for 9,500 tribal members—many of whom reside on its expansive 1.4 million-acre reservation. Comprising 14 Business Council members, the tribe administers a wide array of services, including cultural preservation, economic development, and community welfare programs. Its unique strength lies in balancing traditional governance with modern administrative practices, ensuring that tribal sovereignty and member well-being remain central to its mission. The organization offers a collaborative environment for professionals passionate about indigenous leadership, sustainable development, and cultural stewardship.
Job Description
The Archaeologist Sr. is an Exempt professional position in the History/Archaeology Program, responsible for preparing scopes of work and budgets, conducting archaeological fieldwork, and supervising less experienced staff.
Requirements
- Master's degree in Anthropology, History, Archaeology, or Cultural Resources Management pertinent to the position
- 4 years field experience in prehistoric archaeology with an emphasis in CRM contract work
- Supervisory experience
- Ability to identify human remains
- Familiarity with LiDAR and Drone Technology
- Experience using GPS and GIS technology, graphic programs, and lithic analysis or historic-era artifact analysis
Benefits
- Life insurance
- Health insurance
- Retirement plan
- Paid time off
- Flexible scheduling