Job Description

Job Description and Duties

SENIOR STATE ARCHEOLOGIST – COLORADO DESERT DISTRICT / CULTURAL RESOURCE PROGRAM / ANZA BORREGO DESERT STATE PARK

The reporting location for this position is Headquarters Office in Borrego Springs, CA. This position will work under the direction of District Superintendent.   

The Senior State Archeologist plans, organizes, and directs the work of the District’s professional and technical cultural resources staff; oversees programs of acquisition, conservation, registration, interpretation, and storage of museum objects at established museum facilities; coordinates and directs cultural resource planning and management efforts and activities; analyzes technical data and formulates, implements, administers, and makes appropriate recommendations and presentations regarding districtwide cultural resource policies, programs and plans; completes program objectives and product submittals on schedule and in budget; and develops and serves on task forces and other committees while maintaining  professional, collaborative relations with various constituents, including government-to-government relations with tribes, academic and professional institutions and other heritage partners. This position is responsible for supervising the District Cultural Resource Program that supports statewide efforts to protect and preserve cultural resources in the California State Parks System. The district consists of Anza-Borrego Desert State Park, Cuyamaca Rancho State Park and Palomar Mountain State Park.

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 is designated as not telework eligible.

State housing is not available. For further information regarding this position, please contact Ray Lennox at (760) 445-5536 or at ray.lennox@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

Office environment, Daily and frequent use of personal computer and a variety of office software applications at a workstation. Sit in a normal seated position for extended periods of time. The position also requires periodic field visits in varied terrain and weather, with potential exposure to high heat, snow, and dust.

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 # 549-940-2795-001 and the Job Control # JC-500989 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, Full time, Work at office, Remote work

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