Schedule:  The Department of Archaeology and Historic Preservation (DAHP) office is in Olympia, WA.  Flexible/Hybrid schedules are available. This position will require some in office work.
 
A little bit about us:
The cultural and historic resources of a community tell the story of its past, a past that makes any single community distinct from all other places.  From lumber mills to schools, sacred landscapes to archaeological sites, rustic cabins to office towers, our historic and cultural resources provide everyone with a tangible link to persons and events that have shaped our communities and ourselves.  Preserving these physical reminders of our past creates a sense of place, the result being an environment that instills civic pride and community spirit.
 
By preserving significant cultural and historic resources, we are able to learn from past achievements (as well as mistakes) in order to improve, enrich, and even enliven, the Washington state that is passed to future generations.  To learn more about the vision and role of historic preservation in the State of Washington, download our current .

What this position entails:
You will manage the archaeology unit and supervise archaeologists performing regulatory and outreach work for DAHP, and will provide advanced consultative technical business information on archaeological issues and projects to other agencies, governments, or private entities as well as providing your expertise and counsel to the SHPO, the state ACHP, DAHP staff, public agencies, Governor’s office, Attorney General’s office, and other members of the public for archaeological issues.  

You will develop and teach various training courses including , state laws, and implementing regulations, cultural resources training, and lectures on archaeological topics as requested.

You will oversee archaeological survey work that is contracted to outside entities with budgets provided by the Legislature. You will also be assisting and advising the GIS Unit and Records Unit on issues as they relate to archaeological data.
  
Why Work For DAHP:
-Protect the Past to Shape the Future! 
The cultural and historic resources of a community tell the story of its past, a past that makes any single community distinct from all other places. Our historic and cultural resources provide everyone with a tangible link to persons and events that have shaped our communities and ourselves. Preserving these physical reminders of our past creates a sense of place, the result being an environment that instills civic pride and community spirit.
 
By preserving significant cultural and historic resources, we can learn from past achievements (as well as mistakes) to improve, enrich, and even enliven, the Washington state that is passed to future generations. By not preserving, we stand to lose the already tenuous grasp we have of past accomplishments, traditions, and values. If we do not work to preserve the diminishing presence of our historic places, we undermine the stability and strength of our future communities.
   
In addition to a comprehensive we also offer:

• Flexible schedule/hybrid option
• Growth and development opportunities
• A commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion to foster bringing authentic selves to work.
• A Wellness Program that offers work-life balance and self-care activities. 

If you are interested in a wide variety of duties and enjoy prioritizing, organizing, and engaging with people, this may be for you! As a small agency, we must wear a variety of hats, so every day is a little different. We offer a work-life balance, flexible schedules, remote work options, and a workplace culture of growth and connection. If you are passionate about Pacific Northwest History and Archaeology, this may be what you've been waiting for!