Examples of Duties: Prepares or edits National Register nominations for archaeological sites; conducts or supervises surveys which may include photography, bibliographic research and limited laboratory research and analysis; reviews and comments on archaeological assessments; maintains liaison with professional archaeological associations; supervises expenditure of National Park Service grant-in-aid funds for archaeological sites; develops and writes archaeological components of State Plan for Historic Preservation; speaks before groups concerning archaeological issues; prepares and updates state inventories and maps for archaeological use; conducts negotiations with federal agencies and President's Advisory Council on Historic Preservation; assists municipalities and federal agencies in expediting environmental reviews of cultural resources; assists in planning of projects falling under Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act and the Connecticut Environmental Policy Act; maintains liaison with Office of Archaeology and the Native American Heritage Advisory Council; participates in formulating memoranda of agreements; provides technical guidance to state agencies, town governments and property owners on archaeological issues; performs related duties as required.

Minimum Qualifications Required

Knowledge, skill, and ability: Considerable knowledge of relevant State and Federal laws, statutes and regulations; considerable knowledge of principles, practices and techniques of archaeological survey, excavation and laboratory operations; knowledge of Connecticut's prehistoric, historic and industrial archaeological heritage; knowledge of basic photographic techniques; ability to carry research to completion; interpersonal skills; oral and written communication skills.

Experience and Training

General Experience: The minimum qualifications for this job classification are:

1. A Master's degree in archaeology, anthropology, or closely related field.

2. One (1) year of full-time experience or equivalent specialized training in archaeology research, administration or management.

3. Four (4) months of supervised field and analytic experience in general North American archaeology.

4. Demonstrated ability to carryout research to completion.

And

5. One (1) year of full-time professional experience at a supervisory level in the study of archaeological resources of the prehistoric period or one (1) year of full-time professional experience at a supervisory level in the study of archaeological resources of the historic period.