Curation Specialist

Skookum•Fort Stewart, GA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Tessera is seeking a hardworking, expert Curation Specialist with a professional attitude to support archaeological collections management and Cultural Resource Management (CRM) activities at Fort Stewart and HAAF. The role conducts laboratory artifact analysis, maintains and inspects curation facilities and collections, and preserves archaeological materials and records to professional archival standards and applicable federal requirements, including 36 CFR Part 79. The specialist also supports archaeological inventories, National Register of Historic Places evaluations, site monitoring, ARPA investigations, and environmental compliance reporting under the technical supervision of an SOI-qualified archaeologist where specified. This is an exempt, full-time position located at Fort Stewart, Georgia, with compensation of $85,300. Physical duties may include lifting and moving up to 50 pounds; reaching, kneeling, walking, standing, repetitive motion, and sitting for extended periods; and climbing in and out of vehicles and up and down stairs. Reasonable accommodation may be available on a case-by-case basis for individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. The position requires a valid state driver's license and the ability to obtain and maintain insurance coverage, installation access, and applicable security clearances. A REAL ID-compliant driver's license or acceptable alternative is required for access to the federal military installation. A background check and E-Verify will be conducted.

Requirements

At least 8 years of experience in Anthropology, Archaeology, Cultural Resource Management, Historic Preservation, and/or Museum Studies; specialized vocational, technical, or other formal training may substitute in part for experience.
Skill in artifact inventory management, database administration, records digitization, and collections conservation.
Ability to manage large archaeological collections, ensure regulatory compliance, support inspections and audits, and coordinate with government stakeholders in a federal or Department of Defense environment.
Valid state driver's license and ability to obtain and maintain coverage by Tessera's insurance.
Ability to obtain and maintain applicable security clearances and installation access; a background check and E-Verify will be conducted.
For installation access, a REAL ID-compliant driver's license or an acceptable alternative, such as a U.S. passport or military ID, is required.
Ability to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and perform the physical demands described for the position, with or without assistance or reasonable accommodation.
Perseverance to work effectively under pressure for extended periods.

Nice To Haves

Expertise in archaeological collections management, artifact analysis, curation, and archival preservation in accordance with federal standards, including 36 CFR Part 79.
Strong knowledge of Cultural Resource Management programs, archaeological surveys, NRHP evaluations, site monitoring, ARPA support activities, and environmental compliance reporting.

Responsibilities

Conduct detailed, standard laboratory artifact analyses of physical materials recovered during Phase I and Phase II archaeological field investigations.
Perform routine physical inspections of the Main Curation Facility at Fort Stewart, the Curation Annex at Fort Stewart, and the Curation Paperwork Annex at HAAF; document inspections in monthly and quarterly logs.
Maintain and continuously update the installation's artifact database, verifying and correcting entries to maintain at least 95% accuracy between physical inventory and digital databases.
Rehabilitate, stabilize, and conserve legacy archaeological collections, including cleaning, cataloging, labeling or relabeling artifacts, repackaging them into archival-grade containers, and digitizing paper documentation.
Conduct and document annual inventories of collections, records, and digital copies in response to Army Data Calls; submit results to the CRM Manager for headquarters reporting.
Catalog, file, and preserve project paperwork, maps, and electronic files to professional archival standards, establishing duplicate backups for electronic media.
Maintain the repository, administrative folders, and curation records in constant readiness for no-notice state and federal regulatory compliance audits.
Assist the FS/HAAF CRM Program with Phase I archaeological inventories and Phase II National Register of Historic Places evaluations in accordance with the ICRMP and under the technical supervision of an SOI-qualified archaeologist.
Assist the FS/HAAF CRM Program with systematic monitoring of NRHP-eligible sites, implementation of site protection measures, and ARPA investigation support.
Compile environmental metrics to support annual Army data calls, including internal and external Environmental Performance Assessment System audits and annual Environmental Quality Universal Information Portal surveys.

Benefits

Medical, dental, vision, life, and short-term disability insurance.
Elective 401(k) retirement plan with a 3% employer discretionary contribution after 90 days of employment.
Flexible Spending Accounts for medical and dependent care.
11 paid federal holidays, 12 paid vacation days accrued at the start of employment, and paid sick leave.
Potential shared earning bonus.
Tuition assistance after 1 year of employment and potential scholarships for qualified dependents.
Professional development, certifications, and training opportunities.
Verizon wireless discount.
Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and wellness program.
Public Service Loan Forgiveness eligibility for full-time employees.