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9959
ARCHEOLOGIST 2
Nature of Work
Under general supervision, performs
professional work in archeology at the advanced 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 2 is
distinguished from the Archeologist 1 by an presence of such job
functions as lead worker/supervisory responsibility and/or
representing the division at professional functions. Performs in
a consultant or technical expert role.
Examples of Work
May supervise the work of other technical staff.
Performs in an expert role in the identity and interpretation
of historical artifacts.
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 Abilities
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
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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:
Three years of experience in archeological
research activities.
Established: 7/16/92
Revised: 7/11/94
Effective:
7/11/94