Month: September 2021

Archaeological Field Assistant

https://jobs.myflorida.com/job/TALLAHASSEE-DOS-OPS-ARCHAEOLOGICAL-FIELD-ASSIS-45945077-FL-32304/788410800/

Minimum Qualifications:

  • A bachelor’s degree in archaeology, anthropology, or a closely related field:
  • One (1) year of experience working in an archaeology related field.

Preferences:

  • Experience with underwater archaeological methods.
  • Diver certification.
     

Special Note:

Responses to qualifying questions must be clearly supported in your employment history.

Hourly rate of $16.00/40 hours per week.

Duties and Responsibilities:

The Archaeological Field Assistant will assist in the cultural resource reconnaissance surveys conducted on Board of Trustees lands, including background research, preparing for field surveys by assembling the necessary equipment and documentation and cleaning and returning equipment to its proper location and assistance in report writing; assist the Mission San Luis archaeologist in sorting, cataloging, etc.;

Manage the inventory of all equipment and supplies for Public Lands Archaeology; assist in collecting data for damage assessments; manage the database for looting cases and track cases as they move through the legal system;

Performs other related duties as required.     

Archaeological Conservator

https://jobs.myflorida.com/job/TALLAHASSEE-DOS-OPS-STAFF-ASSISTANT-45945043-FL-32399/754338600/

Minimum Qualifications:

  • At least five (5) months of part-time paid or volunteer work experience in a conservation lab, museum, repository, archive, or similar institution.
  • Knowledge of techniques required to conserve artifacts recovered from terrestrial and underwater contexts.
  • Experience conserving objects, including applying techniques to conserve historic metal objects.

Preferences:

  • Knowledge of laboratory safety protocols and monitoring.
  • Experience engaging with the public, including in a museum or collections setting.
  • Experience conducting outdoor conservation projects.
  • Knowledge of Florida’s history and prehistory.

Special Note:

Responses to qualifying questions must be clearly supported in your employment history.

Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Assists state conservators with treating objects in the state’s archaeological collections both in the conservation laboratory and in the field.
  • Conducts independent conservation projects and routinely enters treatment updates into the Axiell Collections database.
  • Participates in public outreach events promoting the state’s archaeological collections and the conservation program.
  • Monitors the transfer of objects between the conservation laboratory and the collections facility; ensures that artifacts are correctly located in the Axiell Collections database.
  • Other duties as assigned.

DE&S AUV Surveyor Analyst

https://www.civilservicejobs.service.gov.uk/csr/index.cgi?SID=am9ibGlzdF92aWV3X3ZhYz0xNzM5MjU3JnBhZ2VjbGFzcz1Kb2JzJm93bmVydHlwZT1mYWlyJnBhZ2VhY3Rpb249dmlld3ZhY2J5am9ibGlzdCZvd25lcj01MDcwMDAwJnNlYXJjaF9zbGljZV9jdXJyZW50PTYmdXNlcnNlYXJjaGNvbnRleHQ9NzIyMDIyMzM=

If you are excited by the prospect of working with industry leading subsea technology in a challenging environment, then this could be the ideal opportunity for you! The Autonomous Underwater Vehicle (AUV) Team are looking for Surveyor Analysts to join them as part of the wider Salvage and Marine Operations (SALMO) department.

Our SALMO team is the lead across the MoD for the provision of marine salvage and emergency response. Our specialists including Master Mariners, Marine Engineers, Naval Architects, Environmental Scientists, ROV Pilots and Divers provide a centre of expertise for subsea activities and marine operations. Our operations are varied and include: salvage assistance to damaged surface vessels, location of aircraft on the sea-bottom, survey of WWII wrecks, towage of warships and submarines, emergency response preparedness exercises and underwater engineering support to resolve defects on Navy platforms at home and overseas.

We will provide you with the necessary training and help you on your journey to becoming an experienced analyst.

Due to the nature of security, these roles are reserved for sole UK Nationals only. Additionally, the successful applicant will be required to undertake DV clearance once in the post.

The future location of this role is under review and may require regular/additional travel or relocation to another South West location subject to business approvals and consultation with impacted staff and DE&S Trade Unions. Timescales are yet to be confirmed but anticipated to be no earlier than 2024.

Edward S. Miller Research Fellowship in Naval History

https://networks.h-net.org/node/7836/discussions/8056998/edward-s-miller-research-fellowship-naval-history

The Edward S. Miller Research Fellowship in Naval History. The Naval War College Foundation intends to award one grant of up to $4,000 or two grants of up to $2,000 each to the researcher(s) with the greatest need who can make optimum use of the naval history research materials located in the Naval War College’s Naval Historical Collection, Naval War College Museum, and Henry E. Eccles Library.

The Naval War College’s John B. Hattendorf Center for Maritime Historical Research will provide administrative support during the research visit. The Library’s collection can be found at https://www.usnwc.edu/Learning-commons. The Museum can be contacted via email at museum@usnwc.edu. Further information on the manuscript and archival collections and finding aids from the Naval Historical Collection are available on request by email at nhc@usnwc.edu or on the Naval Historical Collection website at https://usnwcarchives.org. Please note much of the Naval Historical Collection is being moved into storage during the renovation of Mahan Hall.

Submit a curriculum vitae and a cover letter that details the financial need and describes the research plan for optimal use of Naval War College materials. Applications are due by 1 October 2021 and should consist of a single PDF, emailed to millerfellowship@usnwc.edu.

Employees of the U.S. Naval War College or any agency of the U.S. Department of Defense are not eligible for consideration; EEO/AA regulations apply.Contact Email: millerfellowship@usnwc.edu

Marine Geoarchaeologist

https://aecom.jobs/glen-allen-va/marine-geoarchaeologist/9B2E88DE2CB847F0BD1DDD8EB70B9B84/job/

Job Summary

AECOM is actively seeking a highly talented Senior Marine Geoarchaeologist or Geologist on an as-needed basis to assist with offshore marine paleoenvironmental and paleolandform reconstruction. The successful hire will be based in Glen Allen, VA with the possibility of being remote on the east coast as well. They will provide support to cultural resource projects throughout the United States and potentially international work, as available. They will have extensive knowledge of field data collection techniques, how to implement marine archaeological monitoring, inventory, evaluation, and data recovery efforts, how to analyze marine remote sensing data and maritime archaeological data, and how prepare compliance reports.

Responsibilities include but aren’t limited to the following:

  • Position requires extensive progressive experience.
  • Plans, schedules, and organizes all phases of a major project work activities related to scientific needs, ensures proper manpower budgets and controls and monitors expenditures and progress on projects.
  • Develops technical solutions to complex problems which require regular use of scientific principles and application of past experience.
  • Leads specific tasks and objectives by guiding the completion of major programs (may hold a project leadership role).
  • Applies extensive technical expertise to perform and publish research without appreciable direction.
  • Primary author or lead reviewer on major project documents.

Women Divers Hall of Fame Scholarships and Grants are now Open

https://www.wdhof.org/scholarships/sponsorship

Closes 31 October 2021.

Cecelia Connelly Memorial Scholarships in Underwater Archaeology

Applications are now open and will close on October 31, 2021.

Two scholarships (graduate: $2,000; undergraduate: $750) for courses of study leading to a career in the field of underwater archaeology. For women only.

St. Augustine Lighthouse Museum Education & Programs Manager

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The Education & Programs Manager role is to continuously work in advancing the exhibitions, education and programs and establishing deep connections between the Museum, its non-profit Mission, and the Community. In addition, the EPM works to secure a sustainable future that includes increasing revenue,
strengthening reserves, and creating long-term sustainability. Supports the strategy, goals and plans of the Organization and Interpretive Division (ID).

This position works with the Director of Interpretation and other departments to design, create, and implement programs and exhibits for the benefit of the whole organization.

The Museum’s mission is to preserve, present, and keep alive the stories of the Nation’s oldest Port, as symbolized by our working St. Augustine Lighthouse.

We partner with a Maritime Archaeological Research program to study shipwrecks and submerged cultural resources. Programs focus on Regional and worldwide maritime history, military history, historic preservation, aids-to navigation, boatbuilding, artifact conservation, and our connections to many others through the sea.