Yakama Nation Legends Casino
Archaeologist III
Yakama Nation Legends Casino
Hourly Wage: $32.75-$36.85/Regular/Full-Time
Cultural Resources The Archaeologist III is responsible for conducting cultural resource investigations and consultation review in accordance with established law. Work involves contemporary methodology and theory to protect archaeological and cultural resources including Traditional Cultural Properties. The Archaeologist III utilizes skills and knowledge of the enhancement of living culture, assists in the design of field methodology, implements fieldwork, and completes reports, ensuring compliance with applicable state and federal laws and policies. The Archaeologist III may serve as the contact for archaeological and cultural projects, lead field surveys during project implementation, assist with contract documents and budgets, and respond to local, state, federal, and tribal correspondence and meetings.
Examples of Work Performed
Coordinate with city, county, state, and federal agencies regarding cultural resources issues, including compliance with Executive Order 21-02, Washington State Environmental Protection Act, National Environmental Protection Act, and the National Historic Preservation Act.
Assist in initiating and preparing contract documents, budgets, and scopes of work for outside agencies.
Conduct cultural resource inventories by compiling and examining existing institutional databases, professional literature, historical and archival literature, and oral history interviews.
Conduct cultural resources projects including archaeological surveys, traditional cultural property studies, and oral history projects.
Lead field crews in archaeological survey and field work as needed, operate GPS, draft survey reports that meet or exceed state and federal cultural resources reporting standards, and create maps utilizing GIS software.
Provide written responses to correspondence from outside agencies and coordinate with various Yakama Nation Programs.
Work with the cultural resources team to develop research methodologies that account for geomorphic processes as they pertain to the cultural landscape.
Provide suggestions for the improvement of in‑field data collection techniques based on geomorphic specialization.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Knowledge of contemporary archaeological methods and theories, especially related to the Columbia Basin.
Knowledge of geomorphic theory and practices.
Knowledge of governing state, federal, and tribal laws and policies related to cultural resource management.
Knowledge of Traditional Cultural Properties laws.
Knowledge of evaluating sites under the National Historic Preservation Act and the National Register of Historic Places Guidelines.
Ability to conduct oral interviews for oral history projects and documentation of Traditional Cultural Properties.
Understanding of culturally sensitive behavior or language.
Knowledge of the geography of the Yakama Reservation, Ceded Lands, and Columbia River Basin.
Ability to organize, direct, and coordinate simultaneous complex and difficult projects, formulate research design, conduct surveys, and document findings.
Knowledge of GIS software systems and ability to spatially organize and analyze data.
Ability to multitask and work with interruptions, respond to phone inquiries, and coordinate with outside agencies.
Ability to identify project impacts and provide management recommendations to tribal, state, and federal agencies.
Minimum Requirements
Graduate degree in archaeology, anthropology, or a related field, OR greater than five years of full‑time archaeological work AND actively pursuing higher graduate education leading to a master’s or equivalent degree with combined field experience.
Minimum one year of specialized experience leading to field survey.
Completed at least thirty credits of master’s‑level education.
Familiarity with Yakama Nation Reservation and Ceded Lands.
Knowledge of state and federal law governing cultural resources.
Physically fit and capable of walking and working in tough terrain under adverse conditions.
Good professional standing with the Washington State Department of Archaeology and Historic Preservation, with no prior violations of federal or state archaeological and cultural resource laws.
Valid Washington State driver’s license and ability to obtain a Yakama Nation driving permit.
Required to pass a pre‑employment drug test.
Preferred Requirements
Enrolled Yakama preference, but all applicants are encouraged to apply.
Announcement Number: 2025‑361
Issue Date: 12‑10‑25
Closing Date: Open until filled
Seniority Level Mid‑Senior level
Employment Type Full‑time
Job Function Research, Analyst, and Information Technology
Industries: Gambling Facilities and Casinos
Location: Toppenish, WA
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Hourly Wage: $32.75-$36.85/Regular/Full-Time
Cultural Resources The Archaeologist III is responsible for conducting cultural resource investigations and consultation review in accordance with established law. Work involves contemporary methodology and theory to protect archaeological and cultural resources including Traditional Cultural Properties. The Archaeologist III utilizes skills and knowledge of the enhancement of living culture, assists in the design of field methodology, implements fieldwork, and completes reports, ensuring compliance with applicable state and federal laws and policies. The Archaeologist III may serve as the contact for archaeological and cultural projects, lead field surveys during project implementation, assist with contract documents and budgets, and respond to local, state, federal, and tribal correspondence and meetings.
Examples of Work Performed
Coordinate with city, county, state, and federal agencies regarding cultural resources issues, including compliance with Executive Order 21-02, Washington State Environmental Protection Act, National Environmental Protection Act, and the National Historic Preservation Act.
Assist in initiating and preparing contract documents, budgets, and scopes of work for outside agencies.
Conduct cultural resource inventories by compiling and examining existing institutional databases, professional literature, historical and archival literature, and oral history interviews.
Conduct cultural resources projects including archaeological surveys, traditional cultural property studies, and oral history projects.
Lead field crews in archaeological survey and field work as needed, operate GPS, draft survey reports that meet or exceed state and federal cultural resources reporting standards, and create maps utilizing GIS software.
Provide written responses to correspondence from outside agencies and coordinate with various Yakama Nation Programs.
Work with the cultural resources team to develop research methodologies that account for geomorphic processes as they pertain to the cultural landscape.
Provide suggestions for the improvement of in‑field data collection techniques based on geomorphic specialization.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Knowledge of contemporary archaeological methods and theories, especially related to the Columbia Basin.
Knowledge of geomorphic theory and practices.
Knowledge of governing state, federal, and tribal laws and policies related to cultural resource management.
Knowledge of Traditional Cultural Properties laws.
Knowledge of evaluating sites under the National Historic Preservation Act and the National Register of Historic Places Guidelines.
Ability to conduct oral interviews for oral history projects and documentation of Traditional Cultural Properties.
Understanding of culturally sensitive behavior or language.
Knowledge of the geography of the Yakama Reservation, Ceded Lands, and Columbia River Basin.
Ability to organize, direct, and coordinate simultaneous complex and difficult projects, formulate research design, conduct surveys, and document findings.
Knowledge of GIS software systems and ability to spatially organize and analyze data.
Ability to multitask and work with interruptions, respond to phone inquiries, and coordinate with outside agencies.
Ability to identify project impacts and provide management recommendations to tribal, state, and federal agencies.
Minimum Requirements
Graduate degree in archaeology, anthropology, or a related field, OR greater than five years of full‑time archaeological work AND actively pursuing higher graduate education leading to a master’s or equivalent degree with combined field experience.
Minimum one year of specialized experience leading to field survey.
Completed at least thirty credits of master’s‑level education.
Familiarity with Yakama Nation Reservation and Ceded Lands.
Knowledge of state and federal law governing cultural resources.
Physically fit and capable of walking and working in tough terrain under adverse conditions.
Good professional standing with the Washington State Department of Archaeology and Historic Preservation, with no prior violations of federal or state archaeological and cultural resource laws.
Valid Washington State driver’s license and ability to obtain a Yakama Nation driving permit.
Required to pass a pre‑employment drug test.
Preferred Requirements
Enrolled Yakama preference, but all applicants are encouraged to apply.
Announcement Number: 2025‑361
Issue Date: 12‑10‑25
Closing Date: Open until filled
Seniority Level Mid‑Senior level
Employment Type Full‑time
Job Function Research, Analyst, and Information Technology
Industries: Gambling Facilities and Casinos
Location: Toppenish, WA
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