Month: January 2022

https://archaeologyfieldwork.com/?p=1408

The Maryland Historical Trust (Trust) is seeking candidates for its 2022 Summer Internship in Archaeology.

The intern will work under the general supervision of the Chief Archaeologist and time will be divided between office/laboratory and fieldwork in support of the Trust’s terrestrial and maritime archaeology programs. Fieldwork will
take place in a variety of settings and involve use of hand tools, electronic surveying equipment, and small boats, canoes, and/or kayaks. It will include support activities associated with the Annual Tyler Bastian Field Session in Maryland Archaeology, marine geophysical and remote sensing surveys, and archaeological site visits and inspections.

Office/laboratory work is expected to include artifact sorting, washing and cataloging, records processing and filing, GIS data manipulation, and general data organization and entry tasks. Opportunities will also be available related to other aspects of the Trust’s archaeology programs, such as project review and compliance, and outreach activities.

Interns serve a maximum of 400 hours over a period of 10 consecutive weeks to begin on or about May 18, 2022. However, it should be noted that, due to the unpredictable nature of the current COVID-19 pandemic, the start date could be pushed back. The selected candidate will need to maintain flexibility as we adjust our fieldwork calendar to the changing medical and travel guidance. Fieldwork will require occasional work outside of normal business hours (early mornings, evenings, weekends, & holidays), extended days, overnight travel, and camping. Office/lab work will be conducted during normal business hours.

Interns will receive a total amount not to exceed $6,000.00 paid in bi-weekly increments based on the number of hours worked at a base rate of $15.00 per hour.

https://www.history.navy.mil/get-involved/nhhc-awards-program/award-faqs.html

1. Naval History and Heritage Command has established the Navy History and Heritage Awards to acknowledge and reward excellence in the naval history enterprise and other museums who serve as force multipliers in achieving the NHHC and thereby the Navy’s mission. NHHC’s mission is to preserve and present an accurate history of the U.S. Navy. NHHC desires to reward those private museums that use the Navy artifacts, books, archives, and research and encourage the telling of the Navy’s history through accurate and effective programs, exhibits, artifact loans, and historical research.

2. The objective of the Navy History and Heritage Awards (NHHA) is to encourage and publicize scholarship and the telling of the U.S. Navy story through well-researched and accurate history told through well-maintained museums, including freestanding buildings and historic ships, and the exhibits and artifacts therein.

3. Applicability – Only a 501(c)(3) organization—a nonprofit organization that has been approved by the Internal Revenue Service as a charitable organization and is tax-exempt—offering U.S. Navy- or maritime history-related programming to the public through the use of NHHC’s artifacts is eligible for NHHA consideration for the 2022 awards. These artifacts include aircraft, donated Navy warships (serving as floating museums), research published or produced by NHHC, and collaboration with NHHC to present and create new knowledge about Navy history.

4. Award Categories – There are three categories of awards for which eligible applications may apply. The Navy History and Heritage Excellence Pennant (History “E”) and the Maintenance Excellence Pennant (Maintenance “E”) will each have four subcategory (Large, Medium, Small, and Other) winners based on the physical size of the primary artifact (e.g., Navy patrol boat is a Small subcategory). The Curatorial Excellence Pennant (Curatorial “C”) award will have one winner. Applicants are encouraged to apply to applicable categories.

5. Eligibility Requirements:

a. Organizations may self-nominate or be nominated by another 501(c)(3). Exhibitions or programming may be designed by a commercial firm or the organization but must have been executed by the organization.

b. NHHA nominations may only include award actions or periods of performance that occurred between 1 April─31 March, during the previous 12 months to be considered.

c. To be eligible, specific NHHA nominations cannot have previously won the same NHHA competition (for example, Maintenance Excellence Pennant) within the past 5 years.

d. Nominees must be in good standing as a 501(c)(3) and with NHHC (if holding any Navy artifacts on loan).

e. One NHHA nomination per institution, per competition year.

f. Personnel attached to NHHC are not eligible for consideration.

g. Entrants agree to allow the U.S. Navy and NHHC to use photographs included in NHHA nomination submissions (at no charge) in their publications and warrant that NHHC has the right to allow such use.

6. Documents to be submitted – Applicants must submit completed package that includes a hard copy of application, supporting documentation, and a DVD that contains an Adobe Acrobat (.pdf) digital copy of the entire package submission.

7.  Evaluation and selection – Applications will be screened by the professional staff of NHHC.

8.  Role of the Director, NHHC – The Director, NHHC, will announce the annual call for entries with the deadline for submission of packages.

9.  Applications – Application forms are available from the Naval History and Heritage Command website at https://www.history.navy.mil/get-involved/nhhc-awards-program.html

10.  Application and Award Dates – The deadline for filing applications and all supporting materials and documents is 1 June 2022. Candidates are responsible for ensuring that completed applications are received before the closing date. The Director, NHHC, will notify all applicants of final action by an award notice or letter on or about 1 August 2022.

11. Presentation at NHHC – The successful applicants will be presented with their awards at NHHC or other appropriate setting, such as their local museum.

12. Taxes – For tax implications of the award, recipients should consult the Internal Revenue Service and their state revenue offices or their tax advisors. Applicants must present their Tax Identification Number as part of the application process.

https://www.aima-underwater.org.au/scholarships.html

The AIMA Scholarship program supports maritime archaeological research projects in Australasia.

The project must be consistent with AIMA objectives (listed in the application kit) and have a benefit/application to maritime archaeology. The award is open to all persons conducting maritime archaeological research within Australasia.  

In 2021, $6000 was awarded. The exact amount for the 2022 recipients will be announced shortly.

AIMA may choose to partially fund more than one project. Recipient(s) are required to publish a peer-reviewed paper in the AIMA Bulletin/Special Publication, or for smaller awards, an article in the AIMA Newsletter. This award also includes one year of AIMA membership.

The AIMA Scholarship Kit includes information and an application form. The 2022 Scholarship Kit will be available soon.

Applications must be forwarded to the Scholarship Chair to be eligible. Keep an eye on the website for important dates.

For information on past awardees, please see the previous winners page.

For other queries, contact the AIMA Scholarship Committee Chairs at: scholarships@aima-underwater.org.au 

https://www.asor.org/anetoday/2022/01/deep-submergence-archaeology/

Going to post good articles in 2022. Directions for new jobs.

https://www.euromarinenetwork.eu/news/marine-environmental-consultant

RPS Energy has an opportunity for a Marine Environmental Consultant to join a multi-disciplinary Marine Consents and Environment team.

The applicant will work both independently and within a large multi-disciplinary team, supporting the delivery of multi-billion-pound marine renewable projects, including:

• Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) coordination and delivery as directed by Project Managers
• Production of technical report and EIA chapter in core skill area
• Marine and environmental consenting and planning advice
• Marine consent management and compliance
• Client and stakeholder liaison and management
• Project, technical and financial tasks as directed by Project Managers
• Project management with supervision
• Business development support as directed by Project Managers

This role will deliver projects in the UK and Ireland. The team will also support offshore permitting in the US, Australia and across Asia.

Applicants should be degree qualified in a relevant marine environmental related sciences or management subject, ideally with a higher qualification and have:

• Membership or chartered status of a relevant professional institute
• Experience in one or more technical area of relevance to marine EIA e.g., marine ecology, ornithology, commercial fisheries, marine archaeology etc.
• An understanding of the consent and licensing frameworks for offshore infrastructure in Scotland, England, Wales and/or Ireland
• Some previous experience or understanding of consent related technical assessments such as the Habitats Regulations Assessment (HRA), Water Framework Directive (WFD), European Protected Species (EPS) and/or Marine Conservation Zone (MCZ) Assessment

https://fedwriters.isolvedhire.com/jobs/493948.html

The Office of Ocean Exploration and Research (OER), located administratively within the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Office of Oceanic and Atmospheric Research, is responsible for coordinating interdisciplinary ocean exploration expeditions and projects to search, investigate, and document unknown and poorly known areas of the ocean in order to advance and disseminate knowledge of the ocean environment and its physical, chemical, biological, and archaeological resources.

This position is to serve as a Maritime Archaeologist in support of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) Office of Ocean Exploration and Research (OER) as a marine archaeological Subject Matter Expert and, as such, will help provide the Office with scientific and technical support related to marine archaeology. As a marine archaeologist, the Associate Scientist will work closely with the Chief of the OER Science and Technology Division to help coordinate and oversee OER’s underwater cultural heritage (UCH) exploration activities. This position will be familiar with the principles and practices of marine archaeology including professional standards and practices and associated regulations, programs, and policies.

This position will provide guidance concerning UCH-related priorities and themes that OER supports through its Federal Funding Opportunity, the National Oceanographic Partnership Program, the Small Business Innovation Research Program, the OER Ocean Exploration Cooperative Institute, and through other program activities. The Associate Scientist will be required to be cognizant of, and assess, evolving UCH exploration technologies and provide recommendations aimed at improving the pace and scope of OER’s UCH efforts. This position will be responsible for maintaining awareness of current and evolving protocols and means for access, utilization, and curation of UCH information and data by and for OER’s partners, academic institutions, relevant industry, state and federal agencies and programs, and the general public.

This position will serve as OER’s principal lead for both required Section 106 actions of the National Historic Preservation Act as well as serving as the OER lead to consult with Native American tribes that may have an interest in UCH projects planned and/or supported by OER. In doing so, this position will be familiar with the requirements of Federal regulations and guidelines for historical properties and archaeological resources including the National Historic Preservation Act and the National Marine Sanctuaries Act.

AECOM still hiring for this post.

https://aecom.jobs/tampa-fl/senior-marine-archaeologist/CD6C2BE725AB4BF8801C769EF9E3831A/job/

AECOM is actively seeking a highly talented Senior Marine Archaeologist who can be based in our Germantown, MD, Houston, TX, Tampa, FL, or Rocky Hill, CT office. The Senior Marine Archaeologist will provide support to cultural resource projects throughout the United States and potentially international work, as available. The Senior Marine Archaeologist will have extensive knowledge of field data collection techniques, implement marine archaeological monitoring, inventory, evaluation, and data recovery efforts, analyze marine remote sensing data and maritime archaeological data, and prepare compliance reports.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Assist in the scoping of archaeological projects and utilize GIS, site records, and other data sources to identify locations where sites can occur.
• Keep records and maintain the relevant State Historic Preservation Officer (SHPO) documentation pertaining to cultural resources.
• Provides regulatory compliance support for Federal, state, municipal, and commercial clients.
• Serves as a Principal Investigator and have experience preparing Work Plans, designing research and field methodologies, directing field crews including scheduling work, making individual or teamwork assignments, and leading the instruction of others in the use of equipment, technology, and field methods, performing and overseeing data interpretation, overseeing report production, and making determinations of eligibility and client recommendations.
• Supports all phases of archaeological investigation and regulatory compliance.
• Collects information and makes judgments through observation, interviews, and the review of documents.
• Writes archaeological reports and/or prepare archaeological site forms and in making decisions about project alternatives, NRHP evaluations, and assessing effects on historic properties.
• Works with technical field, lab and office staff, managers and administrative staff to ensure that projects meet AECOM quality standards
• Performs manual labor including diving.
• Has ability to perform bending, kneeling, standing, and lifting and carrying objects weighing 50 lbs. and have a tolerance for working in outdoor environments, including prolonged walking or standing on various terrain or marine vessels in a wide range of weather conditions.

https://www.myscience.org/jobs/id2213437-assistant_conservator_objects-university_of_melbourne

Grimwade Conservation Services is the commercial and practice arm of the Grimwade Centre for Cultural Materials Conservation. The Grimwade Centre is unit in the School of Historical and Philosophical Studies in the Faculty of Arts. Further information can be found by following the links below.

arts.unimelb.edu.au/…terials-conservation

arts.unimelb.edu.au/…sophical-studies

About the Role The Assistant Conservator, Objects role operates within Grimwade Conservation Services and reports to the Laboratory Manager, Senior Conservator Objects, Textiles and Archaeology. The role is responsible for both independent and assisted completion of conservation treatments within time and budgetary constraints and provision of conservation expertise to support the team in the delivery of the commercial work program.

https://hdr.taleo.net/careersection/jobdetail.ftl?job=163445&lang=en#.YdNQnxnZCKM.gmail

HDR is seeking a Senior Cultural Resources Specialist with experience in maritime and terrestrial archaeology in the Northeast Region. This position will be responsible for assisting with consultation and compliance projects to support clients across several business sectors, including power and transportation. The successful candidate must have an excellent understanding of the National Historic Preservation Act (including Section 106 and Section 110), the National Environmental Policy Act, and other federal cultural resources legislation, as well as guidance related to underwater cultural resources studies.

The ideal candidate will have 10+ years’ experience serving as a Principal Investigator, meet the Secretary of the Interior’s Professional Qualification Standards for Archaeology, be a Registered Professional Archaeologist, and meet the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management’s criteria for a Qualified Maritime Archaeologist.

https://historicengland.org.uk/about/jobs/vacancies/job/?title=GIS+Developer+&ref=10138

Historic England have a fantastic opportunity for you to join us as our ArcGIS Developer. We need you to join us to increase access to the country`s rich maritime heritage. To accomplish this you we need you to lead on designing and implementing a new approach to public facing mapping which will enable the research and discovery work of Unpath`d Waters to connect to existing mapping tools to ensure that our inhouse teams can easily get to grips with the technology and easily increase the potential impact of the work, especially in the context of the development of our Mariner system.

This opportunity is a two-year fixed term contract based in Swindon – homeworking is possible but you will be required to work in the office at least one day a week.

We offer a wide benefits package including a competitive pension scheme, a generous 28 days holiday, corporate discounts, free entry into English Heritage sites across the county and development opportunities to ensure you achieve your goals.

What you will be doing:

The Arts and Humanities Research Council (AHRC) has awarded £14.5 million to the research and development of emerging technologies, including machine learning and citizen-led archiving, in order to connect the UK`s cultural artefacts and historical archives in new and transformative ways. Five `Discovery Projects` will harness the potential of new technology to dissolve barriers between collections – opening up public access and facilitating research across a range of sources and stories held in different physical locations. Historic England is leading one of these Discovery Projects – Unpath`d Waters: Marine and Maritime Collections in the UK.

We need you to provide support for current and future corporate mapping systems, with focus on integration of Mariner data into the new Heritage Gateway.

Here are some of the key objectives:
-Design and extend a companywide approach to implementing mapping using the ArcGIS product and various API, that delivers on a common approach to mapping tools.
-Work with inhouse .NET developers, JavaScript developers and designers to implement efficient, fit for purpose mapping solutions into Historic England`s digital output.
-Ensure high quality, efficient, reliable code, including peer reviewing the work of other developers, and take on board feedback from peer review of your work.
-Contribute to a culture of continuous improvement, promoting best practice and enhancing existing systems.
-Identify and carry out enhancements to existing implementations to ensure the approach is fit of purpose.
-Providing documentation and advice re training on current and future systems.
-Ensuring all documentation, including Unit Test and Unit Integration Testing Results, are produced as laid down in the IMT Development Centre Manual.
-Ensure all live source code is routinely saved in Microsoft DevOps.

Who we are looking for:

-At least 3 years working with JavaScript and ArcGIS in a professional environment.
-Must have worked with ArcGIS Enterprise and ArcGIS Online.
-Proven experience in using permissions in ArcGIS Hosted Services.
-Ability to make decisions and provide advice to managers regarding decisions

Provisional interview date: w/c 10th January 2022

We are an equal opportunity employer which values diversity and inclusion. If you have a disability, we would be happy to discuss reasonable adjustments to the job with you. Having just won the Gold Award from MIND, we also recognize the importance of a healthy work-life balance.

https://historicengland.org.uk/about/jobs/vacancies/job/?title=Programme+Manager+-+Unpath%60d+Waters+Project&ref=10133

Historic England have a fantastic opportunity for you to join us as our Programme Manager – Unpath`d Waters. This is a genuinely unique opportunity to transform the way in which people can find, access and explore the amazing marine heritage collections of our island nation. Cutting edge Artificial Intelligence, new ways of visualising and interacting, and new tools for managing and protecting our maritime past will all feature in the project.

If you are seeking an opportunity to join a dynamic and enthusiastic programme management team where you will have a ring-side seat in the development of new products and processes which we expect to change the way we see our marine heritage as a nation for ever, then this is the ideal opportunity for you to join us.

The location of this opportunity is based in Swindon – we will consider hybrid working where you will be based in the office or from home.

The duration of this contract is three years until November 2024.

What you will be doing:

The Arts and Humanities Research Council (AHRC) has awarded £14.5 million to the research and development of emerging technologies, including machine learning and citizen-led archiving, in order to connect the UK`s cultural artefacts and historical archives in new and transformative ways. Five `Discovery Projects` will harness the potential of new technology to dissolve barriers between collections – opening up public access and facilitating research across a range of sources and stories held in different physical locations. Historic England is leading one Discovery Project, called Unpath`d Waters, focusing on marine heritage collections.

We need you to undertake Programme Management activities which reside within the Systems Improvement Portfolio (SIP). You will be required to work in close collaboration between our IMT department, Heritage Improvement Application Strategy and other areas of the business, building effective business relationships.

You will be responsible for applying comprehensive PMO principles and proven project and programme methodologies, to support identified business change, projects and programmes. Such methodologies will include: PRINCE2 agile, PRINCE2, and MSP.

Who we are looking for:
-Drive, focus and initiative
-Meticulous attention to detail
-Ability to adapt to the very nature of a programme with many flexible elements, keeping abreast to change as the project evolves
-Great communication skills at all levels
-An interest in heritage (especially maritime)
-An enthusiasm for digital work and curious for cutting edge technologies
– Experienced in line management

We are an equal opportunity employer which values diversity and inclusion. If you have a disability or neurodiversity, we would be happy to discuss reasonable adjustments to the job with you. Having just won the Gold Award from MIND, we also recognise the importance of a healthy work-life balance. We offer a wide benefits package including a competitive pension scheme, a generous 28 days holiday, corporate discounts, free entry into English Heritage sites across the county and development opportunities to ensure you achieve your goals.

Provisional virtual or face to face interview date: 12th January 2022