The mission of the Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency (DPAA) is to research, investigate, recover and identify remains of DoD personnel unaccounted for from World War II, the Korean War, the Vietnam War, the Cold War, the Iraq conflicts and the Persian Gulf War, and to disseminate appropriate information on the status of missing persons from past conflicts to authorized family members. The DPAA Director, (SES-III) reports to the Under Secretary of Defense for Policy (USD(P).
Incumbent typical work assignments may include the following:
Setting, conveying and enforcing standards and procedures for research and case development.
Researching historical records and investigative leads to identify information requirements and gaps to satisfy during field investigations and disinterments.
Acting as the lead in developing historical information and regional strategies to directly support casualty investigations and search and recovery missions.
Possessing an understanding of the geography and flow of battle, casualty evacuation processes, remains recovery activities, and remains handling and processing procedures.
Defining the scope of assignments and determines breadth and/or depth of historical research program, budget, and schedule for completion of projects for review by peers and DPAA senior leadership.
The Explorers Club is proud to support the scientific fieldwork of groundbreaking explorers around the globe — last year our grantees came from 6 continents and 24 countries.
The mission of the Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency (DPAA) is to research, investigate, recover and identify remains of DoD personnel unaccounted for from World War II, the Korean War, the Vietnam War, the Cold War, the Iraq conflicts and the Persian Gulf War, and to disseminate appropriate information on the status of missing persons from past conflicts to authorized family members. The DPAA Director, (SES-III) reports to the Under Secretary of Defense for Policy (USD(P).
Incumbent typical work assignments may include the following:
Setting, conveying and enforcing standards and procedures for research and case development.
Researching historical records and investigative leads to identify information requirements and gaps to satisfy during field investigations and disinterments.
Acting as the lead in developing historical information and regional strategies to directly support casualty investigations and search and recovery missions.
Possessing an understanding of the geography and flow of battle, casualty evacuation processes, remains recovery activities, and remains handling and processing procedures.
Defining the scope of assignments and determines breadth and/or depth of historical research program, budget, and schedule for completion of projects for review by peers and DPAA senior leadership.
Location: Thunder Bay National Marine Sanctuary, Alpena, MI
Supervisor: HR/Operations Manager
Status: Full Time, Exempt
What We Need
The National Marine Sanctuary Foundation, a 501(c)3 non-profit organization that is a leading voice for U.S. protected waters, is seeking an Education & Outreach Specialist. As part of theThunder Bay National Marine Sanctuary (TBNMS)education and outreach team, the Education & Outreach Specialist will serve as an integral part of TBNMS efforts to engage the public in protecting the Great Lakes and their rich history. The Specialist will work closely with staff and various partners to enhance TBNMS’s educational and outreach efforts. The Specialist will assist with the sanctuary’s education programming, including marine technology/ROV programming, history and archaeology, and Great Lakes ecology. A highlight of ROV programming is the annual MATE ROV Competition. Additionally, the Specialist will work with staff and partners on developing and implementing Great Lakes recreation, education, and stewardship programs for students, educators, and the general public. Programs will be conducted in the sanctuary visitor center, classrooms, and in the field, including on the water.
The Great Lakes Maritime Heritage Center (GLMHC) is the central focus of sanctuary outreach programs. It is a hub for community activity, including educational programs, public outreach events, festivals, meetings, and more. As the “gateway” to the 4,300 square miles of sanctuary waters in Lake Huron, the GLMHC serves a vital role in furthering the sanctuary’s mission to protect and preserve the Great Lakes and their rich history. Specifically, the Specialist will work closely with the sanctuary’s Visitor Center Manager to maximize the impact of the facility through interpretation, programming, and outreach events.
The National Marine Sanctuary Foundation is committed to a culture of inclusion, equity, and belonging. We are dedicated to attracting and retaining a diverse staff. We honor experiences, perspectives, and unique identities, and welcome the contributions that you can bring to the dedicated team. With a diverse team of employees, we can grow and learn better together and achieve our mission to protect the health of the ocean, coasts and Great Lakes for current and future generations.
What You’ll Do
Responsibilities:
Assist in the sanctuary’s marine technology education programming, including the ROV and other robotics programming. This includes recruiting and training schools to participate in the programming.
Work with partners to develop marine technology educational programs, including camps and workshops.
Work with staff and partners to develop sanctuary education and stewardship programs for the youth of Northeast Michigan.
Work with staff partners to facilitate “Get Into Your Sanctuary” and other programming in the sanctuary focused on the youth of Northeast Michigan.
Schedule, plan, and lead sanctuary education and stewardship programs at the GLMHC, in schools, and in the field (including on the water) for students of all ages.
Support sanctuary professional development opportunities for local educators and partners.
Work with the staff to find creative ways to integrate ongoing research in the sanctuary into sanctuary outreach and education products and programs.
Conduct community outreach to promote the sanctuary, including organizing and conducting community programs, developing website and social media content, conducting media interviews, and participating in community events and programs.
Work closely with the superintendent and the Visitor Center Manager to train staff and volunteers on programming at the Great Lakes Maritime Heritage Center.
Assist in planning and participating in community events, such as Thunder Bay Maritime Festival, Thunder Bay International Film Festival, lecture series, the annual MATE ROV competition, etc.
Work with staff and community partners to identify outside resources (grants, partnerships, etc.) to help achieve the sanctuary’s outreach and education mission.
Work with staff and community partners to develop volunteer opportunities at the Great Lakes Maritime Heritage Center.
Experience in organizing, developing, and implementing education programs for K-12 students and educators both in schools and in the field.
Experience conducting educational and outreach programming in a museum environment.
A strong background in STEM education with a focus on marine technology and robotics, outdoor recreation.
A passion for the Great Lakes and sharing it with the youth of Northeast Michigan.
Competence in office computer proficiency, including word processing and spreadsheets and the Google Suite.
A creative problem solver with good judgment.
Outstanding organizational skills, passionate about accuracy, detail, and follow-through.
Ability to work collaboratively with community partners.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Able to work independently with minimal supervision and as part of a team.
A strong social responsibility dedicated to an idealistic mission.
Preferred Qualifications:
Background in Great Lakes education and outreach.
Why You Will Love Us
The National Marine Sanctuary Foundation (“Foundation”) is a leading voice for U.S. protected waters, working with communities to conserve and expand those special places for a healthy ocean, coasts, and Great Lakes. The Foundation works in close partnership with the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) to increase stewardship of our ocean and Great Lakes through on-the- water conservation projects, and education and public outreach activities, and by support for research. Together, we safeguard species and the places they call home, and support coastal communities and economies.
Dedicated and passionate staff committed to marine and Great Lakes Conservation
Generous leave policy, plus paid time off the week between December 25 and January 1; and 12 paid holidays
Health benefits: Medical with an FSA option; dental, and vision
Foundation paid Life and Disability Insurance
Preparing for the Future: 403(B) with employer contribution after one year of service
Commuter Benefits
Compensation and Benefits: $40,000-$50,000/year based on experience. The Foundation offers a competitive benefits package.
Applications must include a cover letter and resume. Applications received before October 9th will be preferred.
The National Marine Sanctuary Foundation is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws. This commitment applies to all employment practices within our organization, including hiring, recruiting, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, leave of absence, compensation, benefits, and training. The Foundation makes hiring decisions based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs at the time.
MSDS Marine are pleased to continue be able to offer two annual grant awards for maritime archaeology in the UK.
Maritime archaeology in England and Wales is underpinned by Licensees and their teams volunteering their time and enthusiasm to help ensure the wreck sites are enjoyed, researched and protected. Licensees and their teams have played a huge role in the careers of all MSDS Marine staff. They have inspired us, taught us and helped us develop our skills and to recognise this we would like to give something back. To recognise this our first grant supports Licensees and their teams.
The second award MSDS Marine award is to help support maritime archaeology students in the UK. The growing MSDS Marine team includes a number of early years’ professionals who have all recently completed university courses. Their recent experience highlights the significant costs faced by students to complete their education. We strongly believe fieldwork and other training experiences help create professionals with a more rounded skill set and are keen to help allow students to maximise the experiences that they get. To this end we offer many volunteer opportunities for students but we are now also keen to help support them financially to gain experiences which might otherwise be unaffordable.
This year we are trying to reflect 50 years of protected wrecks a bit more. For the student award we are really keen to hear from students who would use the grant to help support something related to protected wrecks. It could be through volunteering, research or supporting Licensees in another way!
In addition to the two main grant awards we would like to help celebrate fifty years of protected wreck by working with groups to create new leaflets for protected wreck sites in England. If you think the site you work on, or a group of sites regionally, will benefit from a new leaflet we would love to hear from you! The design work for the leaflet will be done by Alison at MSDS Marine in the Historic England style and we will work with teams and Historic England to select the best images and agree text before getting the leaflets printed and sending them out to teams to use and distribute locally.
More information about all the awards is on the MSDS Marine website here:
Applications for 2024 are open. They will close November 15, 2023 (except for the Undergraduate Marine Research Internship, which closes January 15, 2024). Descriptions of scholarships and grants that will be offered are be posted below.
The Women Divers Hall of Fame ™ (WDHOF) is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization dedicated to honoring and raising awareness of the contributions of outstanding women divers. WDHOF provides educational, mentorship, financial, and career opportunities to the diving community throughout the world. Each year, WDHOF awards scholarships and training grants that provide financial and educational support to individuals of all ages.
Cecelia Connelly Memorial Scholarships in Underwater Archaeology
This position is located in the Office of Heritage (CG-0924), Office of the Assistant Commandant for Governmental and Public Affairs Directorate (CG-092) and is assigned to the U.S. Coast Guard Exhibit Center in Forestville, Maryland.
The incumbent serves as the Heritage Asset Collections Manager, responsible for performing a full range of complex museum specialist and collections storage facility and occasionally in the field where Coast Guard heritage assets may be located.
Being a Coast Guard civilian makes you a valuable member of the Coast Guard team.
Typical work assignments include:
Monitoring the museum and storage environments regularly to ensure proper collections preservation parameters are being met and works to correct deficiencies.
Documenting catalogs and updating collections database for all artifacts housed, transferred to, or loaned from the Coast Guard Museum.
Engaging in research to identify and establish accurate age, provenance and history of objects, and determining historical significance of museum artifacts for improved interpretation in exhibits and publications.
Documenting findings in collections information system database and appropriate files.
Answering correspondence relating to the museum’s collection.
This position is located in the Office of the Associate Administrator for Strategic Sealift, Maritime Administration (MARAD).
As a Historian, you will:
Recommends projects and priorities in anticipation of future management needs. Responds to internal and external inquiries on history-related issues; conducts research and drafts histories for ships, marine infrastructure, programs, and projects in which MARAD has an interest.
Provides technical expertise and support for project undertakings subject to review under Section 106 of the NHPA and its implementing regulations, 36 C.F.R. § 800.
Performs directed research and prepares written materials based on the research subject.
Independently gathers, reviews, and critically evaluates sources to provide well-written and concise historical narratives.
The ideal candidate has a degree in history, knowledge and experience in maritime history and cultural resource management is preferred. An understanding of the concepts, principles, and practices of cultural resource management is highly desired. The candidate should possess strong research and writing skills with the ability to work independently with limited supervision. The candidate should have an eye for detail with excellent organizational and problem-solving skills.
At least five (5) months of part-time paid or volunteer work experience in a conservation laboratory, museum, repository, archive, or similar institution
Knowledge of techniques required to conserve artifacts recovered from terrestrial and underwater contexts.
Preferences:
Knowledge of laboratory safety protocols and monitoring
Experience engaging with the public, including in a museum or collections setting.
Knowledge of the archaeology of Florida
Special Note:
Responses to qualifying questions must be clearly supported in your employment history.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Assists 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 Collections Management System
Participates in public outreach events promoting the state’s Archaeological Collections & Conservation Laboratory
Monitors the transfer of objects between the Conservation Laboratory and the collections facility; ensures that artifacts are correctly located in the Collections Management System.
Other duties as assigned.
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:
Ability to lift 40lbs and climb ladders.
Ability to work outdoors when required.
Ability to navigate uneven terrain.
Strong computer literacy focused on the Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, etc.), and Adobe Suite
Ability to work on independent projects and manage multiple deadlines.
Ability to work as part of a group and communicate effectively with coworkers.
CRIMINAL BACKGROUND CHECKS: A Level 2 criminal background check is a condition of employment. If selected for this position, you must provide your fingerprints. We will send your fingerprints to the Florida Department of Law Enforcement and the Federal Bureau of Investigation for a criminal background check.
IMPORTANT NOTICES:
We are committed to enhancing our workforce through the employment of Veterans, individuals with disabilities and seek qualified candidates with diverse backgrounds, abilities, skills, and talents to join our workforce.
Male applicants born on or after January 1, 1960, will not be eligible for hire or promotion unless they are registered with the Selective Services System (SSS) before their 26th birthday, or have a Letter of Registration Exemption from the SSS. For more information, please visit the SSS website: https://www.sss.gov
The State of Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action Employer, and does not tolerate discrimination or violence in the workplace.
Candidates requiring a reasonable accommodation, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, must notify the agency hiring authority and/or People First Service Center (1-866-663-4735). Notification to the hiring authority must be made in advance to allow sufficient time to provide the accommodation.
The State of Florida supports a Drug-Free workplace. All employees are subject to reasonable suspicion drug testing in accordance with Section 112.0455, F.S., Drug-Free Workplace Act.
NOAA Ocean Exploration is currently seeking a Pacific Islands Science Advisor. The science advisor will support an upcoming campaign to map and explore the deepwater areas in the vicinity of the remote Pacific Islands, with a focus on areas in and around the U.S. Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ). We intend to work with this individual for an approximate four-year period (end of 2023 through end of 2027), on a full- to part-time basis, depending on the availability of the selected candidate. Formal consideration of applications will occur on a rolling basis and will continue until a selection is made, though the priority deadline for consideration is September 25, 2023.
The Honor Frost Foundation offers a number of bursaries each year to support students and early career researchers from the eastern Mediterranean to attend conferences, workshops and events relevant to the maritime archaeology of the region.
The Foundation makes every attempt to provide at least three months between a bursary being awarded and the start of the event/training, to allow for the Visa process. It is therefore the responsibility of all recipients to begin the Visa application as soon as possible upon being awarded.
For the Fieldwork Bursary and the Training Bursary please ensure you allow enough time between applying and the fieldwork/course starting, we recommend around four months to enable a decision to be made and for the Visa process.
Applications for these bursaries will be considered monthly, on the 10th of the month, with payment by the last day of the month.
The Foundation will also help with letters of support, but cannot action these at the last minute, so please also bear this in mind during the application process.
The University is seeking to a talented, enthusiastic, and motivated PhD candidate to undertake research on the Submerged Archaeological Landscapes of South East Asia, under Dr Fitch’s UKRI FLF funded project “Life on the Edge” (LOTE).
Building on Bradford’s world leading research expertise in Submerged Prehistoric Landscapes and the resources provided by the LOTE Future Leaders Fellowship, this PhD seeks to undertake innovative archaeological research into the landscapes of South East Asia that were submerged by sea level rise following the end of the last glaciation. The goal of PhD will be to use existing survey data made available by project partners to take the first steps in exploring and confirming the presence of unexplored submerged landscapes in areas such the Yellow Sea, offshore regions of Japan and Thailand, which are vital to our understanding of the archaeology of the region. It is foreseen that the PhD’s research will contribute to interdisciplinary academic outputs, including climate modelling, environmental humanities, sustainable development initiatives, as well as informing heritage management throughout the region. This research is timely since information on the archaeology of these submerged regions will be urgently needed as offshore windfarms expand significantly in this region over the next decades as coastal nations adopt clean-energy infrastructures.
The PhD candidate will be able to draw on both the expertise at Bradford, and that of regional partners, including those in Japan, to support them and allow them to achieve this research. Successful candidates should have a track record in geographical information systems, and have strong analytical skills, however training will be provided for specialist software packages. Opportunities to train during offshore marine surveys will also be provided in conjunction with the LOTE projects ship surveys, should the candidate wish to take part in these activities. The PhD therefore provides the candidate with an unrivalled opportunity to work with international partners and use cutting edge technologies to undertake a unique piece of research into how the submerged landscapes of South East Asia, and their human populations responded to rapid changes in climate and sea-level at the end of the Last Glaciation.
The successful candidate will start their PhD in February 2024.
Underwater Archaeology and Maritime History jobs 