Seattle City Light Hiring Archaeologist

Seattle City Light, a department of the City of Seattle, is one of the nation's largest municipally owned utilities in terms of the number of customers served. Over the years we have worked very hard to keep Seattle's electricity affordable, reliable, and environmentally sound. Today, City Light is a recognized national leader in energy efficiency and environmental stewardship. This position will report to the Manager of Natural Resources & Environmental Planning, Environmental Affairs & Real Estate Division. This is a permanent, half-time job share position to oversee the archeological resources program and tribal coordination at the Skagit Hydroelectric Project. Specifically, this position will be responsible for ensuring compliance with the Settlement Agreements for Cultural Resources (Archeology) and Traditional Cultural Properties, which are part of the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) License for City Light's Skagit River Hydroelectric Project. This will involve implementing the measures included in the Upper Skagit River Archeological Resources Mitigation and Management Plan, coordinating with the National Park Service (NPS), Washington Department of Archeology and Historic Preservation (DAHP), three U.S. tribes, and one First Nation. In addition, this position will serve as resource for archeological reviews and consultation associated with City Light construction projects at its hydroelectric facilities, along transmission line corridors, and within the distribution service territory. This position will also be part of the team that will work on obtaining a new FERC license for the Skagit River Project and will be involved with planning and directing archeological surveys and negotiations with agencies and tribes. This position will probably transition to full time in or before 2018. This is a part time position which will require 20 hours per week. To apply go to Seattle.gov and search for job #2015-01283.