Archaeological Conservator: Florida

https://jobs.myflorida.com/job/TALLAHASSEE-DOS-OPS-STAFF-ASSISTANT-45945043-FL-32301/1076026500/

Department of State

OPS Staff Assistant

Division of Historical Resources

Bureau of Archaeological Research

Open Competitive

Minimum Qualifications:

  • 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.


Nearest Major Market: Tallahassee