Nature of Work
Under general supervision, performs professional work in archeology at the full-performance level. Duties involve planning and conducting research and excavation activities for prehistoric or early historic sites which are of special scientific interest or are imminently threatened by destruction. Performs related work as required.

Distinguishing Characteristics
The Archeologist 1 is primarily distinguished from the Archeologist 2 by an absence of supervisory authority over professional staff. The Archeologist 1 does not possess an expert or advisor function as does the Archeologist 2.

Examples of Work
Supervises and conducts excavations at historic sites of major significance.
Studies, classifies, and interprets artifacts recovered to determine age and cultural identify.
Establishes chronological sequence of development of each culture from simpler to more advanced levels.
Consults with other professional persons engaged in historical archeology.
Writes progress reports on the excavation and analysis; writes final archeological reports.
Presents lectures relating to archeology.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilitiess
Knowledge of the principles, practices and techniques of archeology.
Knowledge of the techniques of archeological excavation and the processing and analysis of historic artifacts.
Knowledge of methods or archeological site restoration and historic building restoration.
Knowledge of sources of historical research.
Knowledge of methods of historical site research.
Ability to plan and conduct archeological research projects.
Ability to plan, conduct, and supervise archeological excavations.

Minimum Qualifications      [Top]
Training:
Master's Degree from an accredited college or university in archeology or anthropology.
Substitution:
Experience as described below may substitute for the required Master's Degree on a year-for-year basis.
Experience:
One year of experience in archeological research activities.

Established: 7/16/92
Revised:      7/11/94
Effective:     7/11/94