At-Will Contract, Rock Art Data Specilaist, State Historic Preservation Office 2026-01826

State of Wyoming

Laramie, WY

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At-Will Contract, Rock Art Data Specilaist, State Historic Preservation Office 2026-01826

Salary

$20.00 Hourly

Location

Laramie, WY

Job Type

Contract Full-time

Job Number

2026-01826

Department

State Parks & Cultural Resources

Division

Cultural Resources

Opening Date

07/17/2026

Closing Date

Continuous

FLSA

Determined by Position

Job Classification

ATAW99

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Description and Functions

Open Until Filled

GENERAL DESCRIPTION:

The State Historic Preservation Office (SHPO) is hiring an At-Will Employee Contract (AWEC) for a minimum one-year contract.

This position will support a field project focused on documenting and recording rock art sites on state-owned lands across Wyoming. This position will be based in Laramie and will be responsible for inputting extensive data collected on rock art sites into the WyoTrack database. Information will include gis data, site forms, photographs, and 3-D modeling.

When applying for this position, please submit a resume/CV, a brief cover letter outlining relevant experience, and contact information for at least three professional references.

Human Resource Contact: stacy.sprengeler@wyo.gov, 307-777-7010

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: The listed functions are illustrative only and are not intended to describe every function that may be performed in the job level.

  • Input new site records for rock art sites to include GIS information, site forms, photographs, and 3-D modeling.
  • Update existing site records with new information
  • Help with processing digital imagery for 3-d models
  • Perform quality control on GIS and site records

Qualifications

PREFERENCES:

  • Bachelor's degree in Archaeology, Anthropology, or a closely related field
  • Demonstrated experience with rock art documentation methods, archaeological fieldwork, and site recording
  • Experience with GPS data collection and basic GIS applications
  • Experience with 3-D modeling systems
  • Experience with WyoTrack database

KNOWLEDGE:

  • Previous experience recording rock art (petroglyphs/pictographs) in Wyoming or Surrounding States
  • Knowledge of Wyoming cultural resources and state recording protocols
  • Experience with digital photography techniques for rock art documentation (e.g., DStretch or similar tools), and 3-D imaging (e.g. Photomodeler) of rock art.
  • Graduate-level coursework in Archaeology or related discipline

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

None - See "Preferences"

Necessary Special Requirements

PHYSICAL WORKING CONDITIONS:

Work is conducted primarily in an office setting. Some field visits may be required.

NOTES:

  • FLSA: Non-Exempt

Supplemental Information

024-State Parks & Cultural Resources-Division of Cultural Resources

Click here to view the State of Wyoming Classification and Pay Structure.

URL: http://agency.governmentjobs.com/wyoming/default.cfm

The State of Wyoming is an Equal Opportunity Employer and actively supports the ADA and reasonably accommodates qualified applicants with disabilities.

Class Specifications are subject to change, please refer to the A & I HRD Website to ensure that you have the most recent version.

Non Benefit Position

01

(AA) Which of the following best describes your highest completed level of education to date or within the next three (3) months? (Transcripts may be required.)

  • High School Diploma/GED/or Equivalent
  • Some college Coursework, No Degree Received
  • Associates Degree
  • Associates Degree and additional coursework
  • Bachelors Degree
  • Bachelors Degree and additional coursework
  • Masters Degree
  • Masters Degree and additional coursework
  • Doctorate Degree
  • Doctorate Degree and additional coursework
  • None of the Above

02

(AA) Which of the following Quarter/Semester credit hours best describes your completed college education to date or within the next three (3) months? (Transcripts may be required.)

  • 45+ Quarter hours/30+ Semester hours
  • 90+ Quarter hours/60+ Semester hours
  • 136+ Quarter hours/91+ Semester hours
  • 180+ Quarter hours/120+ Semester hours
  • 225+ Quarter hours/150+Semester hours
  • N/A

03

Which of the following best describes your work experience in Cultural Resources? Experience definition: (This experience includes, but may not be limited to, the following: cultural resources (such as historic preservation, museum studies, archaeology, anthropology or related experience.)

  • No relevant experience.
  • Less than one (1) year of relevant experience.
  • One (1) to less than two (2) years of relevant experience.
  • Two (2) to less than three (3) years of relevant experience.
  • Three (3) or more years of relevant experience.

04

(AA) Describe your relevant experience below.

05

Do you have a Bachelor's degree in Archaeology, Anthropology, or a closely related field?

  • Yes
  • No

06

Describe your experience in each of the following: • Rock art documentation methods, archaeological fieldwork, and site recording • GPS data collection and basic GIS applications • 3-D modeling systems • WyoTrack database

07

I have attached the following information: • Resume/CV • Brief cover letter outlining relevant experience • Contact information for at least three professional references.

  • Yes
  • No

08

(A1) Where did you hear about this opportunity?

  • Government Jobs @ www.governmentjobs.com/careers/wyoming
  • Indeed
  • LinkedIn
  • Zip Recruiter
  • Wyoming Workforce Center
  • Other job sites (Wyoming at Work, Monster, etc.)
  • Social Media (Facebook, Twitter, etc.)
  • Newspaper/Newsletter Advertisement
  • Career Fair
  • Human Resources Division
  • Friend or Acquaintance (Not State Employee)
  • Current State Employee
  • Other

09

(A1) If you selected "Current State Employee" please provide the employees first and last name, and include the department they work for, if known. Please limit this response to only one employee. This employee may be eligible for a Referral Bonus.

10

(A1) If you selected Other, please tell us where you heard about this opportunity.

11

(AA) VETERANS PREFERENCE: If you are a war veteran as defined in section 101, Title 38, United States Code or are the surviving spouse of a war veteran who receives survivor benefits from the federal government based on the veterans military service, and wish to claim veterans preference, please attach the appropriate documentation substantiating your claim. Indicate below your appropriate veterans preference status. By requesting veterans preference, you are certifying that you meet the statutory requirements as described in the above disclosure.

  • Current State Employee
  • Veteran - DD214 Attached
  • Disabled Veteran (10% or more) - DD214 and Veterans Disability Determination Attached
  • Surviving Spouse of a Deceased Veteran - DD214 and proof of Survivor Benefit Attached
  • None of the above

12

(AA) VETERANS PREFERENCE DISCLOSURE: PER WYOMING STATUTE, current employees of the State of Wyoming are not eligible for veterans preference. If you are not a current employee of the State of Wyoming, to be eligible to receive veterans preference you MUST have been a resident of the State of Wyoming for a period of one (1) year or more at any time prior to submitting this application. I have read and understand the veterans preference disclosure.

  • Yes
  • No
  • I am not a veteran

13

(A2) Please be advised that an incomplete application WILL NOT be considered for employment. An attached resume is not required and is not an acceptable substitution for a completed application. Some State of Wyoming agencies use E-Verify, an Internet-based system, to confirm the eligibility of all newly hired employees to work in the United States. Learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities at https://www.uscis.gov/e-verify. I have read and understand the above statement.

  • Yes
  • No

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