Historic Preservation Specialist
About The Position
This position supports archaeology programs, collection care, and responsibilities connected to federal requirements and professional best practices. The role promotes preservation, ethical stewardship, education, and collaboration across many partnerships. As a Historic Preservation Specialist, you will perform the following duties: NAGPRA Compliance: Advise the Archaeology Curation Supervisor on matters related to NAGPRA. Professional Development: Participate in training and learning related to NAGPRA consultation, archaeological resources, and best practices. Collection Care: Assist in implementing guidance for long term care and preservation of archaeological collections. Educational Materials: Prepare educational and technical materials and conduct training programs about historic and archaeological resources. Digital Management: Support development and implementation of methods to manage digital archaeological collections data. Consultation Work: Conduct consultation with indigenous partners to support reinterpretation of museum collections and exhibits.
Requirements
- Meets the Secretary of the Interior’s Professional Qualification Standards for History, Archeology, Architectural History, Architecture, or Historic Architecture.
- A minimum of one year of experience working with the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA).
- A minimum of two years of demonstrated experience working with external partners including agencies, tribe/nations, and preservation/history organizations.
- A minimum of one year of experience in the long-term care and preservation of archaeological collections.
- A minimum of one year of experience in the development and management of digital archaeological collections data.
- A graduate degree in archaeology, anthropology or related field and one year of full-time professional experience in archaeological research, administration or management; at least four months of supervised field and analytic experience in archaeology; and demonstrated ability to carry research to completion.
- Ability to perform essential job functions.
Nice To Haves
- Highly skilled archaeologist with NAGPRA knowledge and experience.
Responsibilities
- Advise the Archaeology Curation Supervisor on matters related to NAGPRA
- Participate in training and learning related to NAGPRA consultation, archaeological resources, and best practices
- Assist in implementing guidance for long term care and preservation of archaeological collections
- Prepare educational and technical materials and conduct training programs about historic and archaeological resources
- Support development and implementation of methods to manage digital archaeological collections data
- Conduct consultation with indigenous partners to support reinterpretation of museum collections and exhibits
Benefits
- Telework opportunity part-time (one day a week)
- Commonwealth is an equal employment opportunity employer
- Commonwealth values inclusion
- Employment preference for qualified veterans
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
