Illinois Department of Natural Resources
Archaeologist Asst.
Illinois Department of Natural Resources, Springfield, Illinois, us, 62777
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Archaeologist Asst.
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Illinois Department of Natural Resources .
We continually strive for a workforce that reflects the growing diversity within the State of Illinois. Bilingual skills welcome.
Reasonable Accommodation Statement The State of Illinois is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to people with disabilities. Further, federal law requires employers to provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities. Please tell us if you require a reasonable accommodation to apply for a job, interview for a job, or for any other activity related to the hiring process. Examples of reasonable accommodation include, but are not limited to, making a change to the application process (if possible), providing documents in an alternate format, using a sign language interpreter, or using specialized equipment.
To be provided a Reasonable Accommodation during the hiring process, you will need to provide a certification of disability from a physician, psychiatrist, school official or an Illinois Department of Human Services (DHS) Division of Rehabilitation Services (DRS) Vocational Rehabilitation (VR) Counselor. Supporting documentation should be uploaded under
My Documents → Additional Documents
section for each application.
Any questions on Reasonable Accommodations can be directed to Central Management Services Disability Resource Center at
CMS.DisabilityResCen@illinois.gov
or call (217) 524-7514 for further information and to request or discuss an accommodation.
Sponsorship for Employment The State of Illinois does not provide sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g. H-1B visa status), nor is the State able to provide extensions of optional practical training (OPT) under the STEM-designated degree program for F-1 students. To be considered for permanent employment with the State of Illinois, applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.
Disclosure of Salary Information In compliance with the Illinois Equal Pay Act, 820 ILCS 112/1 et seq., the State does not seek, request, or require a job applicant’s wage or salary history. Employment decisions are not made based on an applicant’s wage or salary history. To that end, please
do not include wage or salary information in your resume or other profile or application materials .
Location: Springfield, IL, US, 62701
Job Requisition ID: 52506
Closing Date: 01/23/2026
Agency: Department of Natural Resources
Class Title: CONTRACTUAL WORKER - 10000
Salary: $45/hr.
Job Type: Hourly
Category: Part Time
County: Sangamon
This position is a Contractual Part-Time opening with the Illinois Dept. of Natural Resources in the State Historic Preservation Office.
Position Overview The contractor will work under the direction of the Principal Archaeologist of the State Historic Preservation Office (SHPO), within the IL Dept. of Natural Resources, to conduct compliance reviews pursuant to the Illinois State Agency Historic Resources Preservation Act and the National Historic Preservation Act for effects to cultural resources and other duties as assigned.
Essential Functions
Conduct reviews for both the Federal review and compliance program under the National Historic Preservation Act and State program under the Illinois State Agency Historic Resource Preservation Act.
Conduct field inspections and archaeological site visits as needed.
Assist National Register Section staff with evaluations of archaeological sites for National Register eligibility and collaborate in the reviews of National Register Nominations for archaeological resources.
Provide technical support to agencies, organizations, and individuals pertaining to federal and state historic preservation laws and regulations.
Perform other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of the duties enumerated above.
Minimum Qualifications
Graduate degree in archaeology, anthropology, or closely related field plus;
At least one year of full-time professional experience or equivalent specialized training in archaeological research, administration, or management;
At least four months of supervised field and analytic experience in general North American archaeology.
Preferred Qualificationsh3>
Candidate is a professional in prehistoric archaeology with at least one year of full-time professional experience at a supervisory level in the study of archaeological resources of the prehistoric period; or, a professional in historic archaeology shall have at least one year of full-time professional experience at a supervisory level in the study of archaeological resources of the historic period.
Has demonstrated success in developing positive relationships with descendant Native American tribes who claim Illinois as ancestral lands while conducting meaningful consultation during the Section 106 process.
Has a foundational knowledge of the cultural history and archaeological record of Illinois. More detailed knowledge of the cultural history and archaeological record of northern Illinois is preferred.
Demonstrated ability to carry research to completion.
Works well in a collaborative team environment by developing and maintaining cooperative working relationships.
Conditions of Employment
Requires completion of a background check and self-disclosure of criminal history.
Requires appropriate, valid driver's license.
Requires ability to travel in the performance of duties, with overnight stays as appropriate.
Work Hours Flexible – up to 20 hours per week
Headquarter Location IDNR - Old State Capital, #1 Old State Capital Plaza, Springfield, IL
Agency Contact Vicky Fowler
Email vicky.fowler@inois.gov
Phone 217-785-5387
Posting Group Arts, Design & Cultural
Communication The main form of communication will be through Email. Please check your “junk mail”, “spam”, or “” folder for communication(s) regarding any submitted application(s). You may receive emails from the following addresses.
donotreply@SIL-P1.ns2cloud.com
systems@SIL-P1.ns2cloud.com
Seniority Level Entry level
Employment Type Part-time
Job Function Research, Analyst, and Information Technology
Industries Government Administration
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Archaeologist Asst.
role at
Illinois Department of Natural Resources .
We continually strive for a workforce that reflects the growing diversity within the State of Illinois. Bilingual skills welcome.
Reasonable Accommodation Statement The State of Illinois is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to people with disabilities. Further, federal law requires employers to provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities. Please tell us if you require a reasonable accommodation to apply for a job, interview for a job, or for any other activity related to the hiring process. Examples of reasonable accommodation include, but are not limited to, making a change to the application process (if possible), providing documents in an alternate format, using a sign language interpreter, or using specialized equipment.
To be provided a Reasonable Accommodation during the hiring process, you will need to provide a certification of disability from a physician, psychiatrist, school official or an Illinois Department of Human Services (DHS) Division of Rehabilitation Services (DRS) Vocational Rehabilitation (VR) Counselor. Supporting documentation should be uploaded under
My Documents → Additional Documents
section for each application.
Any questions on Reasonable Accommodations can be directed to Central Management Services Disability Resource Center at
CMS.DisabilityResCen@illinois.gov
or call (217) 524-7514 for further information and to request or discuss an accommodation.
Sponsorship for Employment The State of Illinois does not provide sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g. H-1B visa status), nor is the State able to provide extensions of optional practical training (OPT) under the STEM-designated degree program for F-1 students. To be considered for permanent employment with the State of Illinois, applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.
Disclosure of Salary Information In compliance with the Illinois Equal Pay Act, 820 ILCS 112/1 et seq., the State does not seek, request, or require a job applicant’s wage or salary history. Employment decisions are not made based on an applicant’s wage or salary history. To that end, please
do not include wage or salary information in your resume or other profile or application materials .
Location: Springfield, IL, US, 62701
Job Requisition ID: 52506
Closing Date: 01/23/2026
Agency: Department of Natural Resources
Class Title: CONTRACTUAL WORKER - 10000
Salary: $45/hr.
Job Type: Hourly
Category: Part Time
County: Sangamon
This position is a Contractual Part-Time opening with the Illinois Dept. of Natural Resources in the State Historic Preservation Office.
Position Overview The contractor will work under the direction of the Principal Archaeologist of the State Historic Preservation Office (SHPO), within the IL Dept. of Natural Resources, to conduct compliance reviews pursuant to the Illinois State Agency Historic Resources Preservation Act and the National Historic Preservation Act for effects to cultural resources and other duties as assigned.
Essential Functions
Conduct reviews for both the Federal review and compliance program under the National Historic Preservation Act and State program under the Illinois State Agency Historic Resource Preservation Act.
Conduct field inspections and archaeological site visits as needed.
Assist National Register Section staff with evaluations of archaeological sites for National Register eligibility and collaborate in the reviews of National Register Nominations for archaeological resources.
Provide technical support to agencies, organizations, and individuals pertaining to federal and state historic preservation laws and regulations.
Perform other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of the duties enumerated above.
Minimum Qualifications
Graduate degree in archaeology, anthropology, or closely related field plus;
At least one year of full-time professional experience or equivalent specialized training in archaeological research, administration, or management;
At least four months of supervised field and analytic experience in general North American archaeology.
Preferred Qualificationsh3>
Candidate is a professional in prehistoric archaeology with at least one year of full-time professional experience at a supervisory level in the study of archaeological resources of the prehistoric period; or, a professional in historic archaeology shall have at least one year of full-time professional experience at a supervisory level in the study of archaeological resources of the historic period.
Has demonstrated success in developing positive relationships with descendant Native American tribes who claim Illinois as ancestral lands while conducting meaningful consultation during the Section 106 process.
Has a foundational knowledge of the cultural history and archaeological record of Illinois. More detailed knowledge of the cultural history and archaeological record of northern Illinois is preferred.
Demonstrated ability to carry research to completion.
Works well in a collaborative team environment by developing and maintaining cooperative working relationships.
Conditions of Employment
Requires completion of a background check and self-disclosure of criminal history.
Requires appropriate, valid driver's license.
Requires ability to travel in the performance of duties, with overnight stays as appropriate.
Work Hours Flexible – up to 20 hours per week
Headquarter Location IDNR - Old State Capital, #1 Old State Capital Plaza, Springfield, IL
Agency Contact Vicky Fowler
Email vicky.fowler@inois.gov
Phone 217-785-5387
Posting Group Arts, Design & Cultural
Communication The main form of communication will be through Email. Please check your “junk mail”, “spam”, or “” folder for communication(s) regarding any submitted application(s). You may receive emails from the following addresses.
donotreply@SIL-P1.ns2cloud.com
systems@SIL-P1.ns2cloud.com
Seniority Level Entry level
Employment Type Part-time
Job Function Research, Analyst, and Information Technology
Industries Government Administration
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