Actalent is currently seeking a qualified Archaeologist for a position in Portland, OR. This Archaeologist position will function as a Cultural Resource Specialist within the Environmental Historic Preservation (EH) organization at Bonneville Power Administration (BPA). The primary purpose of this position is to provide professional knowledge in the inventory, evaluation, protection, and management of prehistoric and historic resources. This position will require the ability to balance and prioritize multiple assigned projects and interact with a wide variety of BPA internal personnel and management, as well as federal, state, and tribal officials and other interested parties. Responsibilities Include: + With oversight and approval from the BPA manager: + Conduct cultural resource fieldwork and monitoring in coordination with BPA cultural resource leads. + Develop and recommend plans for cultural resource fieldwork, such as plans for pedestrian survey, subsurface testing, and site monitoring. When needed, conduct background research, field inventories (including subsurface testing) and generate resulting reports that, depending on nature/type of project, meet the requirements of various state historic preservation offices, tribal historic preservation offices and other consulting parties. + Balance and prioritize numerous projects simultaneously; track / monitor program and/or project expenditures, alerting appropriate BPA manager and/or Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR) of potential issues / concerns. + Evaluate cultural resources for eligibility for inclusion in the National Register of Historic Places in accordance with regulations implementing the National Historic Preservations Act (NHPA), including development of documents for consultation with State and Tribal Historic Preservation Offices and other interested parties. + Mark documents and maintain filing system(s), files, emails, and records in accordance with compliance requirements. Share and disperse documents only to appropriate personnel (those with a Lawful Government Purpose (LGP) to know). Mark and maintain all official records in accordance with the Information Security (INFOSEC) and Information Governance & Lifecycle Management (IGLM) standards and procedures. Validate official records are accurately maintained for auditing purposes. + Prepare and review cultural resource management plans and project plans, recommending specific actions needed for long term cultural resource protection, including priorities, costs, and schedules as requested. + Provide expertise and recommendations on the compliance of various proposed undertakings with federal cultural resources laws, their associated regulations, utility and federal policies and guidelines, including Department of Energy (DOE) tribal policies and guidance. Qualifications + Bachelor’s degree in Archaeology, Anthropology or directly-related field is required. + Master’s degree in Archaeology, Anthropology or directly-related field is preferred. + 5 years professional work experience required with an applicable bachelor’s or master’s degree. + Relevant professional work experience must include: + 2 years professional work experience or equivalent specialized training in archaeological / cultural field research, administration or management is required. + A professional in prehistoric archaeology requires at least one year of full-time professional experience in the study of archaeological resources of the prehistoric period. + A professional in historic archaeology requires at least one year of full-time professional experience in the study of archaeological resources of the historic period. + 6 months of supervised field and analytic experience in Columbia River Basin archaeology. + Rudimentary knowledge of the National Historic Preservation Act (NHPA) and section 106 of the NHPA. + Experience in conducting archaeological field inventories and producing written technical reports. Pay and Benefits The pay range for this position is $35.00 - $40.00/hr. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: • Medical, dental & vision • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital • 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) • Short and long-term disability • Health Spending Account (HSA) • Transportation benefits • Employee Assistance Program • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave) Workplace Type This is a hybrid position in Portland,OR. Application Deadline This position is anticipated to close on Sep 17, 2025. About Actalent Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. 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