Become an Associate State Archeologist

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The State Archeologist series describes four levels of classes involved in the investigation and protection of archeological and other cultural resources. The classes are used primarily within the California Department of Parks and Recreation, with use in other State departments having archeological resource management programs. These classes are used to perform or direct the performance of work in cultural resource management programs; recommend and execute programs to locate, identify, describe, evaluate, preserve, and manage archeological and ethnographic sites, features, structures, and materials; conduct or direct field surveys, archeological excavations, and related archival research; provide research data of archeological significance to various programs in State departments; direct the development of employee training programs in California archeological resources; and do other related work.

Incumbents in these classes plan, direct, coordinate and perform tasks involving the discovery, collection, identification, classification, evaluation, and preservation of a variety of data, objects, and sites of archeological, historical, and ethnographic interest; survey land for archeological sites; excavate and record subsurface features and artifacts; clean, catalog, and curate objects collected in surveys and excavations; review site records and archeological/ethnographic literature, reports, and other archival material; recommend policy with respect to the preservation, identification, and collection of archeological and ethnographical items; prepare reports of the form, function, and content of artifacts and features and compare these with those of other regions, sites, and cultures; do research and reference work in the archeology and ethnography of existing and proposed State Park units; record historic buildings and features, and participate in historic structures investigations; develop or coordinate Department cultural resource programs with programs of other departments, educational institutions, archeological groups, museums, and other State, Federal, and local governmental agencies; prepare inventories of existing archeological resources and recommend plans for cultural resource management and disposition; review and evaluate environmental documents and other reports regarding cultural resources for compliance with environmental regulations and policies; prescribe mitigation measures as necessary; aid in determining statewide needs for cultural resource surveys; provide research data and information on archeological and ethnographic matters to the staff and other agencies; coordinate archeological programs with historical and interpretive programs of various State departments; negotiate contracts for archeological and ethnographic research and reports; maintain communications with appropriate groups that are conducting archeological research of consequence to programs of the State of California; direct seasonal and permanent employees; assist in the development of employee training programs; provide administrative and staff support to various task forces and committees; prepare and give talks to interested groups; prepare or assist in the preparation of budgets, contracts, and personnel actions; keep necessary records and prepare written reports and staff briefings; dictate correspondence.

Associate State Archeologist

This is the full journey level. Under general direction, incumbents perform the more difficult or varied work of archeological investigation and cultural resource management; incumbents direct and coordinate major archeological excavation projects; provide research data and advice; prepare and submit project budget requests; prepare scientific publications; may act in a lead capacity; may train departmental staff as well as other personnel (including personnel in other State, Federal, and local agencies) in archeological methods and cultural resources management techniques; may budget and administer Federal and State funds; represent the Department in cultural resource matters at meetings with governmental entities, educational institutions, and other groups; and do other related work.

This classification is eligible for the following pay:

$6,118 - $8,267 Base Salary (paid every month)

In addition to the above pay items, employees are eligible for medical benefits (health, dental, vision) and may be eligible for other pay differentials.

Benefit information can be found on the CalHRExternal Link website and the CalPERSExternal Link website. 

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Experience:

Two years of experience performing the duties of a Assistant State Archeologist (Range B) in the California state service.

Or II

Three years of increasingly responsible professional experience in research, writing, or project supervision in archeological investigation or cultural resource management and protection programs, two years of which shall have been working at a level of responsibility equivalent to an Assistant State Archeologist, Range B, in the California state service.

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Education:
Equivalent to graduation from college with major course work in archeology or anthropology. (A graduate degree in archeology or anthropology, may be substituted for up to one year of the required general experience and one year of required experience equivalent to Range B.).

Knowledge:
Principles and practices of archeological resource management and preservation; techniques for the preservation of archeological collections; the major aspects of American archeological field methods; laboratory and museum techniques, procedures, and operations; Indians of Western North America; geology; paleontology; ecology; comparative osteology; California history; basic techniques of surveying; archeological research methods; literature and publications dealing with archeological and ethnographical methods and techniques; private and public organizations concerned with anthropological research in California.

Ability to:
Prepare accurate drawings and take photographs of archeological remains, artifacts, and related materials for use in published reports; read and prepare maps; perform archeological field work; coordinate the efforts of small work teams; identify and record pertinent data revealed during excavations; evaluate environmental impacts upon various archeological resources and develop and recommend effective mitigation procedures; speak and write effectively; keep necessary records and prepare reports; analyze situations accurately and take effective action. Evaluate complex archeological and ethnographic studies; develop innovative resource management programs for the protection, restoration and perpetuation of cultural resources; coordinate and lead the work of others; provide instruction in archeological excavation techniques; prepare clear, complete and technically accurate reports; plan, organize, and lead archeological field projects.

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