Archeologist
- Location
- Billings, Montana, United States
- Work arrangement
- On-site
- Employment type
- Full-time
- Category
- Science & Research
- Salary
- $74,678 – $97,087 / year
- Openings
- 1
- Apply by
- 9 Nov 2026
About the role
The Bureau of Reclamation is hiring an Archeologist in Billings, Montana. You will lead cultural-resource and historic-preservation compliance work, assessing how projects affect heritage sites, liaising with agencies and Tribes, and preparing technical reports that stand up to review. The role combines field judgement with careful documentation and consultation, protecting the historic record while projects move forward. Applicants need a qualifying archeology degree with specified coursework and field school, or equivalent education and experience, plus one year of GS-9-equivalent specialised experience or qualifying graduate education or a combination for the GS-11 level. The post is open to the public, including United States citizens and nationals, and to career-transition eligibles. This full-time federal position pays $74,678 to $97,087 per year with one vacancy. Applications close on 9 November 2026.
Requirements
A qualifying archeology degree with specified coursework and field school, or equivalent education and experience, plus one year of GS-9-equivalent specialised experience or qualifying graduate education or a combination for the GS-11 level.
How to apply
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- You are taken to U.S. Department of the Interior — Bureau of Reclamation’s own application page to send your application.
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