Job Description
ENIPLOYIVIENT OPPORTUNITIESJob Title: Archaeologist (2 Vacancies)
Closing Date: 06/25/2025
DEADLINE: Attach any required documents, i.e., Transcripts, Certificates, diploma and Motor Vehicle
Record, to your online application by midnight on the closing date. Late Applications or documents will not
be considered.
Job Number: 25-539
Job Type: Full-Time Regular
Department: Cultural Resources
City: Sacaton, AZ
Location: 192 S. Skill Center Rd. Bldg. 200
Area of Interest: Archaeology
Salary/ Hourly Rate: Range $42,123.20 - $62,123.20 / Salary
Tribal Driving Permit Required: Yes
DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS:
The Archeologist assists with archaeological ?eld research projects conducted by the Cultural Resources
Management Program for the Gila River Indian Community. This position participates in aspects of
archaeological monitoring, survey and excavation projects.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
Assist in surveyng and excavating prehistoric and historic archaeological sites.Assist in training new archaeological crew members.Assist archaeological crew members in ?lling and completing survey and excavation forms.Check specimen bags from survey and excavation collections to ensure information has been accurately ?lled
out and assign specimen numbers.Assist in keeping track of ?eld equipment, ?lling out vehicle maintenance forms, and reporting to supervisor
when equipment and vehicle needs repair.Assist in preparing site maps, site forms and excavation forms.Participate in classroom, laboratory and ?eld training to increase knowledge about archaeology and improve
basic job skills.Perform other related duties as assigned.REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE SKILL AND ABILITY:Knowledge of HuHuKam and/or southwest archaeology.Knowledge of prehistoric and historic artifacts.Ability to complete relevant ?eld forms, track specimen numbers/forms/artifact bags, undertake trench
pro?ling and feature excavations and documentation.Ability to carry out basic surveying and excavation methods e.g., use compass, protractor, line level, tape
measure and maps.Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with other employees, Community Of?cials
and the general public.Ability to perform all physical requirements of the position; agree to maintain a Drug-free workplace.REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:Bachelors degree from an accredited college or university in Anthropology, Archaeology, Southwestern
Archaeology or a closely related ?eld and one (1) year experience in archaeological ?eld work which included
surveys and excavations, or any combination of education, training, and/or experience which demonstrates
the ability to perform the functions of the position.Associates degree from an accredited college or university in Anthropology, Archaeology, Southwestem
Archaeology or a closely related ?eld and two (2) years experience in archaeological ?eld work which
included surveys and excavations, or any combination of education, training, and/or experience which
demonstrates the ability to perform the functions of the position.High School diploma or GED and four (4) years experience in archaeological ?eld work which included
surveys excavations.
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
Required to obtain a Tribal Operators permit. Valid state drivers license with a current proof of driving
record for the past 39 months will be required to qualify for a tribal driving permit. Proof of driving record
must be submitted with application and must not be more than 60 days old from the date of submission
of the application.Non-Supervisory, Salaried Position
Reports to Director or designeeBENEFITS:
The Gila River Indian Community offers a comprehensive bene?ts package, which includes; vacation, holiday,
and sick leave as well as medical, dental, vision, life, sh01t and long term disability bene?ts.Preference in ?lling vacancies is given to quali?ed Indian candidates in accordance with the Indian Preference
Act (Title 25, US. Code, Section 472 and 473). The Gila River Indian Community is also committed to achieving
the full and equal opportunity without discrimination because of Race, Religion, Color, Sex, National Origin,
Politics, Marital Status, Physical Handicap, Age or Sexual Orientation. In other than the above, the Gila River
Indian Community is an Equal Opportunity Employer.If you are claiming Preference in one or more of the following categories please attach a copy of the
required documentation to the completed Employment Application.Preference for Community Members (with proof of enrollment)Preference for Native Americans (must meet membership requirement of a federally recognized Tribe.)
Preference point for Spouse of Community Member (with proof of spouse enrollment)Preference point for Veteran (must meet statutory requirements)
HUMAN RESOURCES WILL NOT MAKE COPIES OF APPLICATIONS OR DOCUMENTS BEING
SUBMITTED.
Visit our GRIC website and apply online:
www.gilariver.org
Closing Date: 06/25/2025
DEADLINE: Attach any required documents, i.e., Transcripts, Certificates, diploma and Motor Vehicle
Record, to your online application by midnight on the closing date. Late Applications or documents will not
be considered.
Job Number: 25-539
Job Type: Full-Time Regular
Department: Cultural Resources
City: Sacaton, AZ
Location: 192 S. Skill Center Rd. Bldg. 200
Area of Interest: Archaeology
Salary/ Hourly Rate: Range $42,123.20 - $62,123.20 / Salary
Tribal Driving Permit Required: Yes
DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS:
The Archeologist assists with archaeological ?eld research projects conducted by the Cultural Resources
Management Program for the Gila River Indian Community. This position participates in aspects of
archaeological monitoring, survey and excavation projects.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
Assist in surveyng and excavating prehistoric and historic archaeological sites.Assist in training new archaeological crew members.Assist archaeological crew members in ?lling and completing survey and excavation forms.Check specimen bags from survey and excavation collections to ensure information has been accurately ?lled
out and assign specimen numbers.Assist in keeping track of ?eld equipment, ?lling out vehicle maintenance forms, and reporting to supervisor
when equipment and vehicle needs repair.Assist in preparing site maps, site forms and excavation forms.Participate in classroom, laboratory and ?eld training to increase knowledge about archaeology and improve
basic job skills.Perform other related duties as assigned.REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE SKILL AND ABILITY:Knowledge of HuHuKam and/or southwest archaeology.Knowledge of prehistoric and historic artifacts.Ability to complete relevant ?eld forms, track specimen numbers/forms/artifact bags, undertake trench
pro?ling and feature excavations and documentation.Ability to carry out basic surveying and excavation methods e.g., use compass, protractor, line level, tape
measure and maps.Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with other employees, Community Of?cials
and the general public.Ability to perform all physical requirements of the position; agree to maintain a Drug-free workplace.REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:Bachelors degree from an accredited college or university in Anthropology, Archaeology, Southwestern
Archaeology or a closely related ?eld and one (1) year experience in archaeological ?eld work which included
surveys and excavations, or any combination of education, training, and/or experience which demonstrates
the ability to perform the functions of the position.Associates degree from an accredited college or university in Anthropology, Archaeology, Southwestem
Archaeology or a closely related ?eld and two (2) years experience in archaeological ?eld work which
included surveys and excavations, or any combination of education, training, and/or experience which
demonstrates the ability to perform the functions of the position.High School diploma or GED and four (4) years experience in archaeological ?eld work which included
surveys excavations.
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
Required to obtain a Tribal Operators permit. Valid state drivers license with a current proof of driving
record for the past 39 months will be required to qualify for a tribal driving permit. Proof of driving record
must be submitted with application and must not be more than 60 days old from the date of submission
of the application.Non-Supervisory, Salaried Position
Reports to Director or designeeBENEFITS:
The Gila River Indian Community offers a comprehensive bene?ts package, which includes; vacation, holiday,
and sick leave as well as medical, dental, vision, life, sh01t and long term disability bene?ts.Preference in ?lling vacancies is given to quali?ed Indian candidates in accordance with the Indian Preference
Act (Title 25, US. Code, Section 472 and 473). The Gila River Indian Community is also committed to achieving
the full and equal opportunity without discrimination because of Race, Religion, Color, Sex, National Origin,
Politics, Marital Status, Physical Handicap, Age or Sexual Orientation. In other than the above, the Gila River
Indian Community is an Equal Opportunity Employer.If you are claiming Preference in one or more of the following categories please attach a copy of the
required documentation to the completed Employment Application.Preference for Community Members (with proof of enrollment)Preference for Native Americans (must meet membership requirement of a federally recognized Tribe.)
Preference point for Spouse of Community Member (with proof of spouse enrollment)Preference point for Veteran (must meet statutory requirements)
HUMAN RESOURCES WILL NOT MAKE COPIES OF APPLICATIONS OR DOCUMENTS BEING
SUBMITTED.
Visit our GRIC website and apply online:
www.gilariver.org
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