Archaeologist (Historic Preservation Specialist)
About The Position
Step into a meaningful career as an Archaeologist with the Department of Transportation (PennDOT) and play a vital role in protecting the state's cultural heritage! This position lets you blend science, history, and teamwork to guide important decisions. Your work will help preserve cultural resources while supporting safe and effective transportation development. Join us today and use your passion for conserving cultural resources in Pennsylvania for the benefit of future generations! This position plays a crucial part in ensuring that projects within PennDOT’s Districts 3 and 4 are executed with a keen awareness of their potential effects on cultural resources, while adhering to environmentally sensitive practices.
Requirements
- Meets the Secretary of the Interior’s Professional Qualification Standards for History, Archeology, Architectural History, Architecture, or Historic Architecture.
- Master's degree (or higher) in archaeology, anthropology, or closed related field.
- One or more years of full-time professional experience or equivalent specialized training in archaeological research, administration, or management
- At least four months of supervised field and analytical experience in general North American archaeology
- Completion of an individual research project
- Must be able to perform essential job functions.
Nice To Haves
- Master's degree (or higher) in Pennsylvania or Mid-Atlantic Archaeology
- Field work that includes conducting archaeological surveys, National Register eligibility archaeological site evaluations, and/or conducting data recovery mitigation efforts on National Register eligible archaeological sites
- Professional-level experience using Geographic Information Systems (GIS) related to archaeological work
Responsibilities
- Conduct archaeological field reviews and prepare assessments for project areas
- Review environmental documents for accuracy and compliance with policies
- Coordinate with Native American Tribes and Nations, agencies, and consulting parties on cultural resource matters
- Monitor archaeological investigations and make recommendations on site significance and preservation
- Prepare scopes of work, agreements, and other required cultural resource documentation
- Work with cultural resource team members to address project challenges and identify solutions
Benefits
- Full-time employment
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
