Job Description

Job Description and Duties

ASSOCIATE STATE ARCHEOLOGIST / CULTURAL RESOURCES DIVISION /  CANNABIS WATERSHED PROTECTION PROGRAM / SACRAMENTO, CA

The reporting location for this position is Headquarters in Sacramento, CA. This position will work under the general direction of the Senior State Archeologist.

This position is responsible for identification, scope and oversight of remediation of impacts to cultural resources in districts affected by illegal cultivation activity. The Associate State Archaeologist works as a member of a multi-disciplinary team to identify impacts, effects and treatments to cultural resources within and in proximity of identified cannabis grow areas. The Associate State Archaeologist prepares inventories of existing cultural resources and recommends plans for effective cultural resources management, reviews and evaluates environmental compliance documents, prescribes treatment and mitigation measures, and assists in the development of educational programs about the impacts from illegal cannabis activities to cultural resources within California State Parks.

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.

Training and Development Assignments may be considered.

This position is designated as telework eligible-office centered.

State housing is not available.  For further information regarding this position, please contact Darren Andolina at (916) 926-2085 or at darren.andolina@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

The position requires intermittent travel throughout the State and, occasionally, irregular work hours. The position also involves hiking in backcountry areas under strenuous circumstances.

Effective July 1, 2025, the California Department of Human Resources (CalHR) implemented the Personal Leave Program 2025 (PLP 2025).  PLP 2025 directs that each employee receives a temporary reduction in pay in exchange for PLP 2025 leave credits. The percentage of the temporary salary reduction and the number of PLP 2025 leave credits are determined by the position’s assigned bargaining unit. The salary range(s) included in this job advertisement do not reflect the temporary salary reduction. For additional information regarding PLP 2025, please click .

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.

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 # 549-840-2809-XXX and the Job Control # JC-523751 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.
• Degree and/or School Transcripts

Job Tags

Permanent employment, Full time, Work at office, Remote work

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