After 10 years working at the Department of Archaeology & Historic Preservation (DAHP), the Assistant State Archaeologist for Local Governments Gretchen Kaehler has left to work for Snohomish County government beginning Monday, August 13. During her busy and productive tenure at DAHP, Gretchen has successfully reached out to cities, counties, and special districts across the state to comment on locally authorized projects with potential to affect cultural and historic resources. She has...
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Aug 03, 2018
If you have not already doneso, you are invited and encouraged to participate in the Department of Archaeology and Historic Preservation (DAHP) online survey/questionaire to gain your input on the Washington State Historic Preservation Plan for 2019-2024: Inhabiting our History. Go to http://www.dahp.wa.gov/preservationplan; it should take about 11 minutes to respond to the 20 questions.
As announced in...
moreJul 31, 2018
The Washington State Department of Archaeology and Historic Preservation has an opening for a local government archaeologist. The position reviews local and state projects for impacts to known archaeological sites and/or the potential for locating cultural resources.
The position is located in Olympia, WA.
https://www.governmentjobs....
moreJul 26, 2018
The Washington State Transportation Improvement Board (TIB) has opened the application & nomination process for local jurisdictions (cities, towns, & counties) to compete for multi-modal transportation improvement projects under the State's Complete Streets initiative. Once again in 2018, TIB has selected the Department of Archaeology and Historic Preservation (DAHP) as one of eight state agencies & non-profit organizations that are authorized to nominate interested...
moreJul 23, 2018
Plan to celebrate completion of the restoration of the Pratt Sheep Barn at Ebey's Landing National Historical Reserve on Whidbey Island at an Open House event this coming Saturday July 29 from 11:00 am to 2:00 pm. A brief program begins at 11:30 am and refreshments will be provided. Park at the Prairie Overlook, Sunnyside Cemetery or at the Cottage then take the short hike to the barn. For more information call 360-678-6084. The restoration project is a partnership of the National Park...
moreJul 17, 2018
We have two positions open! See the links for all the details and to apply online.
LOCAL GOVERNMENT ARCHAEOLOGIST
OFFICE ASSISTANT 3 (Non-Permanent)
moreJul 15, 2018
The Washington State Department of Archaeology and Historic Preservation (DAHP) is having a public meeting in Walla Walla this Thursday (July 19th). If you would like to help shape the future of historic preservation in Washington, you will want to attend this public meeting to provide your opinions and ideas for a new Washington State Historic Preservation Plan. The meeting is set for Thursday evening, July 19th from 5:30 to 7:00pm at the Fort Walla Walla Museum, 755 Myra Road. DAHP is...
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Enjoy a special day of family fun celebrating and learning about archaeology! Meet local archaeologists, ask questions, find answers, and get "hands-on" with the experts.
This event is Free and open to the public on Friday July 20th from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm at the Walla Walla VA Medical Center's historic Parade Grounds, at 77 Wainwright Drive in Walla Walla.
Acitivities include: tours of the historic Fort Walla Walla VA campus and interpretive panels...
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Jun 26, 2018
Kellie Green, Archaeologist with the NRCS and federal agencies for the last 38ish years..will be gaining Emeritus status and pursuing her artistic passsions…
Congrats Kellie! DAHP will miss working with you!
moreJun 25, 2018
PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
Environmental Planning and Cultural Resources Division
Tierra Right of Way Services, Ltd.
Tierra’s Seattle, Washington office is seeking a highly motivated professional to join our growing team as a Cultural Resource Principal Investigator. Tierra is a woman and minority owned business that has been conducting cultural resources projects in the western U.S. since 1993, and in Washington since 2010.
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moreJun 20, 2018
New NRCS archeologist positions have been advertised on USAJOBS:
Archaeologist GS-12/13 (State Cultural Resources Specialist), Davis, CA., Open to Public. Closes 06/22/2018.
https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/502552800
Archaeologist (Cultural Resource Specialist) GS-11, Spokane, WA, Open to Public. Closes 06/22/2018.
https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/502577600
Archaeologist GS-9/...
moreJun 19, 2018
The intent of this position is to fill a Senior Archaeologist position. The position entails office and field work. Incumbent will prepare scopes of work and budgets for projects, and conduct all phases of archaeological fieldwork (i.e., survey/inventory, evaluative testing, mitigation, and treatment activities) on a project-by-project basis. Incumbent is expected to understand site recording, mapping, photography, and site interpretations. Experience using GPS and GIS technology...
moreJun 05, 2018
The Department of Archaeology and Historic Preservation (DAHP) seeks proposals for qualified firms to conduct an assessment of the capital needs of libraries in rural distressed counties for the purposes of developing a statewide grant program. The study will also include an assessment of the bonding and levy capacity of local governments/library districts to assist funding the capital needs of libraries. For a copy of the RFP and Addendum, contact: Greg Griffith at greg.griffith@dahp.wa.gov...
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Oregon NRCS is advertising for a State Archaeologist, GS-0193-12. Located in Portland and open to all U.S. citizens, this job opportunity opened today 06/05, and closes next Tuesday 06/12. Visit USAJOBS for further announcement details. Don’t hesitate to apply if you are interested, the short turn around time is only due to the national HR!
Sarah Silbernagel
Acting State Cultural Resources Specialist/Archaeologist
USDA-NRCS
Pendleton...
Jun 05, 2018
The Department of Archaeology and Historic Preservation (DAHP) has launched work to update the current State Historic Preservation Plan 2014-19: Getting the Future Right. To gauge public support for preservation efforts and gain your opinions about the issues to address in the plan, the State Historic Preservation Plan Steering Committee has developed an online survey for you to provide your input. If you have not already provided your responses, please go to: ...
moreJun 05, 2018
DAHP has extended the application deadline to apply for our open Preservation Design Reviewer / Architectural Historian position. Information is as follows:
Agency: Department of Archaeology and Historic Preservation (WA SHPO)
Job Title: Preservation Design Reviewer / Architectural Historian
Salary Range: $51,588 - $69,240 Annually (DOE)
Open Until: June 18, 2018
How to apply: Follow the link below to see the full posting and to apply online....
moreJun 05, 2018
DAHP has extended the application deadline to apply for our open Preservation Design Reviewer / Architectural Historian position. Information is as follows:
Agency: Department of Archaeology and Historic Preservation (WA SHPO)
Job Title: Preservation Design Reviewer / Architectural Historian
Salary Range: $51,588 - $69,240 Annually (DOE)
Open Until: June 18, 2018
How to apply: Follow the link below to see the full posting and to apply online....
moreJun 05, 2018
Hi Everyone! Those of you that complete Historic Property Inventory forms in Wisaard may appreciate the information I have added to the website for download. It is an Excel spreadsheet of the characteristics tables for the Inventory Details. I though it would be helpful to have so you could see the entire list at one time and it may help you make better choices in those long menus. I have included it here so you can download or you can find it later on the website here: https://dahp.wa....
moreMay 21, 2018
The public is invited to attend the CLG grant committee meeting that will take place on June 12, 2018 in the DAHP conference room in Olympia, WA. During the meeting, each grant applicant is invited to make a short presentation explaining their request. The presentations may be in person or by phone. Each 10 minute presentation is followed by questions from the committee. Following the presentations the committee determines the awards. This year there are 16 applications and presentations...
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