Job Description

Job Description and Duties

ASSISTANT STATE ARCHEOLOGIST (PERMANENT INTERMITTENT) – DESERT DIVISION / COLORADO DESERT DISTRICT / BORREGO SPRINGS

The reporting location for this position is Begole Archaeological Research Center in Borrego Springs, CA. This position will work under the supervision of Senior State Archaeologist.

The Assistant State Archaeologist will perform the less difficult and complex work in the development and implementation of cultural resources management projects, planning, and stewardship at the Colorado Desert District, including Anza Borrego Desert State Park, Cuyamaca Rancho State Park and Palomar Mountain State Park. This position will assist in the coordination of contractors, tribal partners and volunteers for a 20,000+ acre survey in the Coyote Canyon Cultural Preserve. The Assistant State Archaeologist will compile data, manage records, write reports, manage contracts, review reports and records from contractors and make recommendations for cultural resources. The incumbent may also support other district programs or cultural resources management efforts.

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 may work up to 1500 hours in any calendar year.

This position is designated as not telework eligible.

State housing is not available. For further information regarding this position, please contact Hayley Elsken at (760) 823-6053 or at hayley.elsken@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 .

Working Conditions

This is a field-oriented position with approximately 50% of time spent in the field. The field will include hiking across rugged terrain, hot and freezing conditions (30-105 degrees), experiencing biting insects, and some overnight camping. The ability to drive challenging unpaved roads with the use of state-owned 4-wheel drive vehicle is required. The ability to lift 50 lbs. and walk up to 9 miles daily is required. 50% of time will be spent indoors attending meetings, processing emails, phone calls, writing reports, and other office duties. This may include working at a computer for 8-10 hours. Overnight travel is required.

Effective July 1, 2025, the California Department of Human Resources (CalHR) implemented the Personal Leave Program 2025 (PLP 2025).  PLP 2025 directs that each employee receives a temporary reduction in pay in exchange for PLP 2025 leave credits. The percentage of the temporary salary reduction and the number of PLP 2025 leave credits are determined by the position’s assigned bargaining unit. The salary range(s) included in this job advertisement do not reflect the temporary salary reduction. For additional information regarding PLP 2025, please click .

Special Requirements

• The position(s) require(s) a valid California Drivers License (CDL). You must answer the questions addressing your CDL on your application. Ensure you provide your CDL number, class, expiration date, and any endorsements and/or restrictions.
• The position(s) require(s) a Background Investigation be cleared prior to being hired.

Candidates that believe they meet the Minimum qualifications based on a pattern of education from the classification description (specifications) must provide a copy of your degree/transcripts and/or license along with your application (STD. 678) to be considered for this position. If selected for the position transcripts will be required prior to appointment.

DO NOT include any confidential information to your application or supporting documents (i.e., Social Security Number, birthdate, marital status, medical information, examination results, method of eligibility, etc.)

SROA/SURPLUS Applicants: You must check the SROA/Surplus as your claimed method of eligibility and attach your SROA/Surplus letter as an additional document.

Benefits

Benefit information can be found on the CalHR website and the CalPERS website.

Additional Instructions

If submitting your completed Application Package by mail or hand delivery, you must include the Position # 549-940-2714-902 and the Job Control # JC-522780 in the “Examination or Job Title for which you are applying” section on the STD. 678. 

Note: If you are applying for multiple positions, you must complete a STD. 678 for each position separately. Incomplete applications or applications received with multiple positions listed on one application will not be considered.

Employment History on the STD 678 must be complete and include dates, accurate hours per week, total time worked, duties and responsibilities, and contact names and phone numbers of supervisors. Failure to submit a completed STD 678 may result in you being screened out. Only the most qualified candidates will be invited to an interview.

Required Application Package Documents

The following items are required to be submitted with your application. Applicants who do not submit the required items timely may not be considered for this job:

• Current version of the State Examination/Employment Application STD Form 678 (when not applying electronically), or the Electronic State Employment Application through your Applicant Account at All Experience and Education relating to the Minimum Qualifications listed on the Classification Specification should be included to demonstrate how you meet the Minimum Qualifications for the position.
• Resume is optional. It may be included, but is not required.

Job Tags

Permanent employment, For contractors, Work at office, Remote work, Night shift

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