Review and Compliance Archeologist (Job ID 7242)

Review and Compliance Archeologist (Job Id 7242)
Location: Pierre, SD                                                                                   Employment Type: Permanent Employee
Agency:  Education                                                                               Post Date: 10/18/2016

Description: Job ID: 7242
 
PLEASE ATTACH THE ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS LISTED ON THIS PAGE
 
Agency: Department of Education; Historic Preservation Center Salary: $18.50 - $20.50 per hour, depending on qualifications Pay Grade: GI

Closing Date: Open Until Filled

This is an exciting opportunity for the successful candidate to work in a stimulating and varied work environment. A self- starter, qualified individual will be able to manage their own schedule and prioritize daily tasks. Primary responsibilities will be to review and document federal and state projects under current preservation laws and to assess impacts to historic properties and sites to ensure they are given due consideration during planning and implementation of projects. There will be ample opportunity to also provide educational outreach about historic preservation laws and archeology and their benefits to the state. There is also opportunities for archeological field work as well as liaison with the State Archeological Research Center and American Indian tribal archeologists.
 
Licenses and Certifications:
To be considered, incumbents must meet the Secretary of the Interior\'s Professional Qualification Standards for Archaeology as follows: A bachelor\'s degree in archeology, anthropology, or closely related field plus:
•   at least one year of full-time professional experience or equivalent specialized training in archeological research, administration, or management;
•   at least four months of supervised field and analytic experience in general North American archeology;
•   demonstrated ability to carry research to completion.
 
The Ideal Candidate Will Have:
A graduate degree in archeology, anthropology, or closely related field. At least two years of full-time professional experience or equivalent specialized training in archeological research, administration, or management. At least one year of supervised field and analytic experience in general North American archeology and a demonstrated ability to carry research to completion.
Knowledge of:
•   regulations such as the National Historic Preservation Act (NHPA), Archaeological Resource protection Act (ARPA), and the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) that relate to cultural resource management and South Dakota archaeological prehistory, history and geography;
•   archaeological laboratory analysis and excavation methods and techniques;
•   fiscal management.
Ability to:
•    determine the value of cultural resources and archaeological sites;
•   inventory archaeological sites, surveys, maps, and related information;
•   communicate information clearly and concisely;
•   interpret legal requirements;
•   analyze information and determine whether it meets established criteria;
•   deal tactfully with others and interact with the public and organizations;
•   perform research;
•   use a computer.
 
Additional Requirements:
To be considered, attach your responses to the questions below. Your responses must be clear, concise, and numbered. Please describe any work or life-related experience which would indicate that you possess the knowledge, skill, or ability listed below:
1. Knowledge of computer software applications associated with survey work, site forms, and database entry.
2. Ability to work well with others within a cohesive team atmosphere.
3. Ability to communicate information clearly and professionally, both in correspondence and through presentations or public forums.
 
VETERANS\' PREFERENCE ELIGIBLE
The State of South Dakota offers paid employee health insurance plus ten paid holidays, generous vacation leave accrual, and medical, dental, vision, and other benefits. For more information
visit http://bhr.sd.gov/workforus/workbenefits.aspx
Apply at: http://bhr.sd.gov/workforus South Dakota Bureau of Human Resources
500 East Capitol
Pierre, SD 57501-5070
Telephone: 605.773.3148 Fax: 605.773.4344

\"An Equal Opportunity Employer\"

To apply, please click on this link - http://bhr.sd.gov/workforus.  If you have not applied for a State of South Dakota job previously, you will first need to register (link on right).  When you search for our position, enter 7242 in the Job ID box.  It will take you to the information posted below.