OSA Lab Collections Technician OSA

Agency

Dept of Natural and Cultural Resources

Division

Historical Resources

Job Classification Title

Archaeological Technician (S)

Position Number

Grade

NC07

About Us

The North Carolina Department of Natural and Cultural Resources (DNCR) takes care of the things that people love about North Carolina. DNCR manages over 100 locations across the state including 27 historic sites seven history museums two art museums five science museums four aquariums 35 state parks four recreation areas dozens of state trails and natural areas the North Carolina Zoo the State Library the State Archives the N.C. Arts Council the African American Heritage Commission the American Indian Heritage Commission the State Historic Preservation Office the Office of State Archaeology the Highway Historical Markers program the N.C. Land and Water Fund and the Natural Heritage Program. The Departments vision is to be the leader in using the states natural and cultural resources to build the social cultural educational and economic future of North Carolina. Everyone is welcome. For more information please visit . We encourage you to apply to become a part of our team!

Description of Work

The Collections Technician stationed at the Office of State Archaeology Conservation Lab (formerly the Queen Annes Revenge Conservation Lab) is a critical position within the Office of State Archaeology (OSA) in supporting the labs mission to conserve NCs archaeological collections. OSA bears primary responsibility for the protection and management of thousands of terrestrial and submerged archaeological sites in our state including the famous Queen Annes Revenge (QAR) near Beaufort NC for which the lab was established in 2003. The Collections Technician facilitates effective and efficient work by maintaining both physical and digital collections performing artifact documentation ensuring compliance with mandated health and safety requirements and coordinating public education and outreach initiatives. The Collections Technician is a member of the OSA Lab team in Greenville NC located at East Carolina Universitys West Research Campus and reports to the Head Conservator.

Key Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

Assisting with managing the collections archive by performing object inventories and maintaining image and collections databases.
Photographing and documenting artifacts before during and after treatment.
Maintaining artifacts in appropriate environments monitoring changes and adjusting conditions as needed.
Coordinating outreach events including tours community events and open houses and assisting with managing the Queen Annes Revenge Project website and social media.
Ensuring the labs compliance with DNCR and ECU health and safety requirements by maintaining inventories of chemicals and supplies performing regular safety inspections and scheduling annual waste pickup.
Supervising and training lab interns and volunteers.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences

Recruitment Range: $35984.00 - $38781

To receive credit for your work history and credentials you must provide the information on the application form. Any information omitted from the application form listed as general statements listed under the text resume section or on an attachment will not be considered for qualifying credit.

Candidates meet the minimum qualifications of this position if they meet the minimum education and experience listed onthe vacancy announcement. Vacancy specific knowledge skills and abilities (KSAs) and/or management preferences are notrequired. Applicants who possess the following are preferred:

• Experience working with archaeological collections particularly from submerged environments

• Experience with object photography

• Experience with lab safety procedures

• Experience supervising interns and volunteers

Position/Physical Requirements

• Must be able to work Monday - Friday 8am-5pm with occasional weekend events (4-5 a year).

• Must be able to exert up to 50 pounds occasionally up to 20 pounds frequently and up to 10 pounds often with or without accommodation.

• Must be able to work in environmentally-controlled indoor conditions but occasionally will be working in uncontrolled indoor conditions and in outdoor conditions both on land and at sea.

• Must be able to work occasionally with personal protective equipment as appropriate for noisy dusty or other chemical-related hazardous conditions.

This position is deemed eligible for hybrid telework under DNCRs Telework Policy.

Please note: Job postings close at 11:59:59 p.m. the night before the listed Posting End Date above.

This position is located at:

1157 VOA Site C Road

Greenville NC 27834

Minimum Education and Experience

Some state job postings say you can qualify by an equivalent combination of education and experience. If that language appears below then you may qualify through EITHER years of education OR years of directly related experience OR a combination of both. See the Education and Experience Equivalency Guide for details.

Bachelors degree in North American archaeology anthropology or a closely related field from an appropriately accredited institution;

and

two years of archaeological experience;

or

an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Section/Unit Description

The Office of State Archaeology coordinates and implements a statewide program of prehistoric historic and underwater archaeology. The OSA is part of the North Carolina Office of Archives and History Department of Cultural Resources. The OSA serves as the professional archaeology staff for the State Historic Preservation Office and the NC Historical Commission. Legal and professional responsibilities include archaeological resource protection data inventory collections and records management public education environmental review grants administration and technical assistance to the public and other government agencies.

Division Description

The North Carolina Office of State Archaeology (OSA) is one of four programs within the Division of Historical Resources within the Office of Archives and History. The OSA serves North Carolinas citizens through programs that identify and protect archaeological resources on land and beneath state waters and the OSA is tasked with maintaining information on the more than 52000 archaeological sites that have been recorded across the coordination with staff from the State Historic Preservation Office (HPO) OSA staff perform environmental review of projects that have the potential to adversely affect significant archaeological sites in North Carolina. Similarly projects undertaken by the North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT) are subject to state and federal legislation related to the protection of cultural resources including archaeological sites. The environmental review of these projects involves various forms of documentation such as project plans archaeological site forms and technical reports that are submitted to the OSA by the North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT) and its consultants.

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Supplemental and Contact Information

The Department of Natural and Cultural Resources (DNCR) selects applicants for employment based on required education and experience and job-related knowledge skills and abilities without regard to race religion color national origin sex pregnancy gender identity or expression sexual orientation age (40 or older) disability National Guard or veteran status genetic information political affiliation or political influence.

We are an Employment First state ensuring that people with disabilities have equal opportunities to succeed in the state government workplace. DNCR supports pay equity for women establish paid parental leave for birth adoption and foster care and implement fair chance policies. Join a team that welcomes values respects and supports all members of our work community.

Application Process

Be sure to complete the application in its entirety. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completing this application.

• Information should be provided in the appropriate areas to include the following: Education including high school and all degrees obtained Work Experience and Certificates & Licenses. It is critical to our screening and salary determination process that applications contain comprehensive candidate information.
• Answers to Supplemental Questions are not a substitute for providing all relevant information within the body of your application. To receive credit for the supplemental questions you must provide supporting information within the Work Experience section of the application to support your answers.
• Due to the volume of applications received we are unable to provide information regarding the status of your application. The hiring process may take several weeks.
• Be sure to complete the application in full. Applicants are unable to submit more than one application to an individual posting. Only one application received prior to the closing date will be accepted. Applications must be submitted by 11:59:59 PM on the night prior to the closing date.

Degree/College Credit Verification

Degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions. Transcripts and degree evaluations may be uploaded with your application. If you have student loans becoming a state employee includes eligibility for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program. Visit to learn more.

Veterans and National Guard Preference

Applicants seeking Veterans Preference must attach a DD Form 214 Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty along with the state application.

Applicants seeking National Guard Preference must attach an NGB 23A (RPAS) along with the state application if they are a current member of the NC National Guard in good standing.

Applicants who are former member of either the NC Army National Guard or the NC Air National Guard with honorable discharge and six years of creditable service must attach a copy of the DD 256 or NGB 22 along with the state application.

ADA Accommodations

Consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA) DNCR is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment DNCR will ensure that persons with disabilities or known limitations covered by the PWFA are provided reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process please contact the person indicated below.

Employment Eligibility

It is the policy of the State of North Carolina and DNCR that all employees provide proof of employment eligibility (immigration and naturalization) on the first day of employment. We participate in E-Verify (Employment Eligibility Verification System).

CONTACT INFORMATION:

N.C. Department of Natural and Cultural Resources

Division of Human Resources

109 E. Jones Street Raleigh NC 27601

Phone:

EEO Statement

The State of North Carolina is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and dedicated to providing employees with a work environment free from all forms of unlawful employment discrimination harassment or retaliation. The state provides reasonable accommodation to employees and applicants with disabilities; known limitations related to pregnancy childbirth or related medical conditions; and for religious beliefs observances and practices.

Recruiter:

Melissa Hill Riley

Email: