We are seeking a qualified Archaeological Monitor to support construction activities at Jacob Riis Park in Queens, New York.

The Archaeological Monitor will observe designated ground-disturbing activities, particularly excavations exceeding four feet, and provide field monitoring, documentation, coordination, and reporting in accordance with National Park Service requirements.

• Monitor designated excavation and ground-disturbing construction activities in real time.
• Observe excavated materials and soil conditions for potential cultural resources.
• Document findings, materials, conditions, context, and provenience.
• Record monitoring locations using stationing and GPS.
• Conduct sediment screening using ¼-inch mesh or finer when required.
• Assist with hand-tool excavation when appropriate.
• Maintain field notes, subsurface logs, soil profiles, photographs, and associated documentation.
• Coordinate with construction crews, the CMR, NPS personnel, and other project stakeholders.
• Identify isolated finds and potential archaeological sites.
• Support implementation of site-protection measures and limits of disturbance.
• Implement required procedures for inadvertent discoveries.
• Assist with temporary work stoppages when cultural resources, artifacts, or human remains are discovered.
• Prepare required archaeological reporting and GIS deliverables.
• Support Tribal Cultural Specialist participation when applicable.

Candidates must meet the Secretary of the Interior Professional Qualification Standards applicable to the position, including:

• Graduate degree in archaeology, anthropology, or a closely related field.
• At least 1 year of full-time professional experience or equivalent specialized training in archaeological research, administration, or management.
• At least 4 months of supervised field and analytic experience in general North American archaeology.
• Demonstrated ability to carry archaeological research through completion.
• Ability to perform archaeological monitoring, field documentation, coordination, and technical reporting.
• Ability to work safely around active construction and excavation operations.
• Ability to provide credentials/supporting documentation demonstrating compliance with the qualification requirements.

• Previous archaeological monitoring on construction projects.
• Previous NPS, DOI, or other federal agency experience.
• GPS/GIS field-data collection experience.
• Experience preparing archaeological findings reports.
• Experience working under ARPA or similar cultural-resource requirements.