Duties & Responsibilities: Under close supervision, perform entry level work learning to plan and conduct surveys and research for archaeological resources impacted by Federal-aid and State-aid transportation projects; to prepare the appropriate documentation as required by state and federal laws and regulations; to perform archaeological testing and/or excavation in lieu of mitigation. Serve as liaison between the Department and other government agencies and private parties concerned with archaeological resources.

Minimum Training & Experience:

ENTRY QUALIFICATIONS:

Completion of a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in a related field.

AGENCY SPECIFIC QUALIFICATIONS:

*Possesses a bachelor's and/or graduate degree in Anthropology or Archaeology or a closely related field

*Possesses basic knowledge of the identification, evaluation, and management of archaeological resources to include demonstrated archaeological fieldwork consisting of survey, testing, and/or excavation procedures to include laboratory analysis experience (knowledge in this area is typically obtained through a Master's degree in Archaeology, Anthropology, or a closely related field)

Preferred Qualifications: *Completion of a Master's degree from an accredited college or university in Archaeology, Anthropology, or closely related field in accordance with the Secretary of Interior Qualification Standards for Archaeology with requisite experience (i.e. experience in fieldwork [survey] and resource identification) NOTE: Applicants who have completed their master's coursework and are in the process of completing their thesis in order to satisfy their degree requirement will be considered. Please indicate this in your application.