ARCHEOLOGICAL SPECIALIST (SEASONAL)

Job Description and Duties

ARCHEOLOGICAL SPECIALIST (SEASONAL) FACILITIES & DEVELOPMENT / SOUTHERN SERVICE CENTER

The reporting location for this position is the Southern Service Center in San Diego, California. This position will work under the close supervision of the Senior State Archeologist.

Duties of the position include archaeological excavation, site survey and recordation, construction monitoring, preparation of site record forms, processing excavated collections, cataloging artifacts, assistance in map production using GIS equipment and ArcMap (some training is available), report writing, and other related tasks.

Applicant should have archaeological work experience. The following skills and abilities are desirable : Working knowledge of standard professional archaeological field and laboratory methods for both prehistoric and historic-period sites.

Experience with various computer applications, in particular word processing and database programs. Experience in completing standard site recordation forms.

Ability to identify sites and artifacts and evaluate various archaeological site types. Ability to work in primitive, outdoor conditions.

The personality to work amicably with one’s co-workers. Some background in the use of GPS equipment for site recordation work, or the ability to learn new technology rapidly is also useful.

Southern California archaeological work experience desirable.

Southern California archaeological work experience is desirable.

This position requires a valid Class C driver’s license. You must answer the questions addressing your driver’s license on your application.

Ensure you provide your driver’s license number, class, expiration date, and any endorsements and / or restrictions on your application.

Equivalent to graduation from college with major work in anthropology specializing in archeology is required. Applicants must be available to work in the San Diego office daily.

This position is designated as not telework eligible.

This position may work up to 189 days or 1500 hours per term.

This position is pending Admin Approval.

State housing is not available. For further information regarding this position, please contact Gabriella Lucidi at (619) 567-7002 or at .

This recruitment may be used to fill identical vacancies which may occur within 180 days of the Final Filing Date of this job posting.

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