AIN1-012 Archaeologist/Cultural Resources Specialist

Location: Indianapolis, IN, USA

Season: June 1, 2026 to June 1, 2035

Session Dates: N/A

Application Deadline: June 16, 2026

Deadline Type: Rolling

Website: https://newsolutions.org

Program Type:
Staff Position

RPA Certified:
No

Affiliation:
NEWSolutions

Project Director:
Barbara Bronislawska

Project Description:

This position works in Indiana with statewide responsibilities and will travel as needed. The ACES Archaeologist provides professional support to the State Cultural Resources Specialist/Stare Resource Conservationist, utilizing a basic understanding of anthropological and archaeological field and Geographic Information Systems (GIS) techniques in connection with locating, testing and evaluating cultural resource sites. The Archaeologist conducts pre-field office research, including database searches and landform, and conducts field surveys as needed to evaluate proposed project areas of potential effect for cultural resources. The Archeologist must be capable of and able to access Indiana Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) Division of Historic Preservation and Archaeology (DHPA) databases, and will follow Indiana State Historic Preservation Office site form guidance to complete cultural resource forms and GIS Shapefiles for all identified cultural resources. The Archaeologist will complete survey assignments in a safe and timely manner according to established standards and procedures. Lastly, they will review work in progress and any issues that have arisen regularly and as prescribed by the SRC.

Conduct record searches and field reviews of conservation practice sites. Conducts pre-field office research, field surveys and site evaluations, using a variety of Geographic Information System (GIS) data, database records, reference materials, interviews with source individuals, aerial photographs, and technical instruments. Searches areas of proposed projects for evidence of historic and prehistoric remains. Determines exact location of sites and marks them on maps and aerial photographs. Reviews work in progress and reports to superiors relative to the completion date and other standards set in report. Records information on site survey form and prepares an archaeological reconnaissance report needed for evaluation and management of the project. 50%

Works as a team member with the State Resource Conservationist and staff to schedule work and meet priorities. Ensures that work assignments are carried out in a safe and timely manner according to established standards and procedures. 25%

Write reports to document findings. 25%

Period(s) of Occupation: No end date

Notes:
NEWSolutions is a non-profit. The Agriculture Conservation Experienced Services Program, authorized by the Farm Bill, and implemented in USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) offices throughout the country, is a legislative older worker program for those 55 and older. ACES is a grants-based program administrated through an umbrella agreement and certified by the Department of Labor. ACES enrollees are generally part-time and supply technical assistance to the NRCS in their conservation operations. Enrollees receive a modest hourly wage and most are eligible for a benefits package that includes paid holidays, vacation, sick leave.

Project Size: 1-24 participants

Minimum Length of Stay for Volunteers: N/A

Minimum Age: 55

Experience Required: Applicants must be a minimum age of 55 Applicants must reside in the state of Indiana and be willing to periodically commute to the Indianapolis NRCS State Office to attend meetings and/or training. Must be qualified, capable of, and able to access IDNR Division of Historic Preservation and Archaeology (DHPA) database records. BA/BS degree in Archaeology If do not have degree, must have a minimum of 15 years of experience in Archaeology and/or Cultural Resources. Experience with Windows, MS Word, MS Excel, PowerPoint and NRCS Conservation Desktop and ArcPro.

Room and Board Arrangements:
None

Academic Credit:
None