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Cultural Resource Archaeologist

Posted Friday, September 26

Organization

Minnesota Department of Transportation

Location

St. Paul

Salary / Compensation

Salary Range: $37.26 - $55.42 / hourly; $77,798 - $115,716 / annually

Description

This position may have the flexibility to telework, work a hybrid schedule, or work in the office. The incumbent will be required to make a telework arrangement with their supervisor. The incumbent will be expected to work in the office as determined by policy and discussion with their supervisor.

Our Archaeologist position exists to direct and to perform cultural resources reviews for Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) funded and MnDOT funded projects under Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act and Minnesota State Statutes.

The individual in this position will also:
  • Conduct statewide cultural resources consultation, contract management, training and liaison activities related to FHWA funded (both state and local) and MnDOT funded projects and permit reviews. This involves communication with consultants, the FHWA, MnDOT offices and districts, local project proposers, the State Historic Preservation Office (SHPO), Tribal Historic Preservation Offices (THPO), and members of the public.
  • Manage Section 106 reviews for federal undertakings and MnDOT projects including delineating the area of potential effect, conducting inventory and evaluation of historic properties, assessing effects to historic properties, and developing agreements for the mitigation of effects. They will complete contract management tasks and direct consultants.
  • Works to ensure compliance with federal and state historic preservation laws, rules, procedures and policies that must be satisfied for transportation projects within the state of Minnesota.
APPLY ONLINE BY 10/14/2025 (only applications received on mn.gov/careers will be considered)
1. Go to www.mn.gov/careers & click “Search Open Positions”
2. Enter the Job Opening ID “89137” in the Keywords search box & click “>>”
3. Click on the Job Title to view the job posting & click “Apply for Job”
4. When prompted for your Referral Source, please list: Ellen

Contact

Ellen Behrhorst
6123468330
ellen.behrhorst@state.mn.us

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