Archaeologist

Position: Archaeologist

Status: Full time permanent

Location: Ohio History Center Columbus OH

Salary: $per year

Benefits: Full benefits package including medical dental vision life and disability insurance retirement pension paid time off and holidays

Summary:

The Archaeologist provides support in protecting and documenting the underground cultural resources across the Ohio History Connection site network. The role will assist the Archaeology Projects Program Manager in completing archaeological fieldwork lab work GIS work and report writing. The role is responsible for independently conducting archaeological surveys and lab work related to site projects. Additional responsibilities include creating and manipulating GIS data uploading data to ArcGIS and creating project maps in support of site documentation project planning fieldwork and report writing.

Essential Functions:

• Conduct all aspects of archaeological fieldwork including shovel testing unit excavations block excavations pedestrian surveys construction monitoring feature and artifact identification and analysis and mapping.
• Perform processing and cataloging of collections recovered during projects including washing cataloging and artifact analysis.
• Conduct resource photography and mapping in the field including GPS data collection.
• Maintain and provide GIS data that is accurate and uptodate.
• Contribute to technical reports of the results of archaeological fieldwork.
• Conduct research and literature reviews.
• Prepare site forms.
• Frequent instate travel potentially overnight for extended periods of time.
• Other duties as assigned.

Required Education & Experience:

• Bachelors degree or higher in Anthropology Archaeology or a related field.
• 35 years of archaeological field lab and/or GIS experience in a CRM academic or museum setting.
• Experience in Midwest (Ohio preferred) precontact and postcontact archaeology.
• Working experience with ESRI ArcGIS/ArcGIS Pro ArcGIS Online and Survey123.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office suite (MS Word Excel Outlook Teams) and Adobe Acrobat.

Desired Skills & Experience

• Knowledge of historic preservation laws and policies including NHPA and NAGPRA.
• A demonstrated ability to document excavations clearly and professionally.
• Knowledge of and experience with artifact identification cataloging and analysis.
• Sound GIS dataset management skills.
• Experience conducting archival research and background record reviews.
• A demonstrated ability to write clearly and professionally.
• Ability to work effectively with stakeholders and colleagues with differing perspective on archaeological practices.

Required Competencies

• Ability to communicate effectively to staff and the general public both orally and in writing on professional and educational levels in all areas of responsibility.
• Ability to work effectively with stakeholders and colleagues with differing perspectives on archaeological practice. Strong cultural competency when working with American Indian stakeholders.
• Selfdirected and flexible.
• Intuitive and proactive in regards to the needs of others.
• Effective organizational skills.
• Incredible attention to detail.
• Able to work independently without supervision.
• Eventempered in moments of stress.
• Able to handle multiple tasks.
• Discrete and prudent in discerning confidentiality.

To apply:

Please submit application materials through the Ohio History Connection application portal Resume cover letter and other supporting documents can be attached in the Resume section. Please direct inquiries and accommodation requests to Human Resources or by calling.

Ohio History Connection is an equal opportunity employer.