ARCHEOLOGIST

Created at: September 18, 2025 00:26

Company: Immediate Office of the Chief of Naval Operations

Location: WASHINGTON NAVY YARD, DC, 20376

Job Description:

You will serve as an ARCHAEOLOGIST within the Underwater Archaeology Branch (UAB) of Naval History and Heritage Command.
In addition to the Basic Requirements for this position, your resume must also demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade level (GS-11) or pay band in the federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector performing the following duties: Developing policy and cultural resource management strategies as they pertain to submerged cultural resources, including sunken and terrestrial military craft; Applying scientific analytical techniques and archaeological data interpretation, including the use of archaeological and remote sensing tools, applied underwater survey, and excavation methodology; Leading archaeological surveys or excavations as a principal investigator; Conducting archival research on maritime or naval history, ship design and construction, and aviation history in the context of archaeological investigation; Developing museum exhibit content and interpretive materials in the context of archaeological research. Additional qualification information can be found from the following Office of Personnel Management website: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/#url=List-by-Occupational-Series Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., professional, philanthropic, religious, spiritual, community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment.
You will serve as a field archaeologist leading or contributing to planning, researching, executing and reporting on archaeological fieldwork projects and collect, process, and interpret remote sensing data associated with submerged resources.
You will lead historic preservation consultations in furtherance of archaeological investigations, site preservation, and mitigation activities, and develop policy, programs, and procedures for the management of U.S. Navy sunken military craft
You will conduct historical research at archives such as the ones at the NHHC and the National Archives and Records Administration to support the identification, interpretation, and management of U.S. Navy sunken military craft.
You will lead outreach efforts involving archaeological fieldwork projects, including joint projects with the National Museum of the U.S. Navy, coordinating closely with museum staff for potential events, projects, and exhibits.


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