Month: May 2024

Underwater Archaeologist ( Full-Time Permanent)

http://www.bajr.org/Employment/UKEmploymentDetails.asp?ID=119889

Mizen Archaeology is Ireland’s leading underwater archaeology company, providing professional underwater and land-based services to both the public and private sector. Due to continued growth we are now seeking an additional underwater archaeologist to join our team in our office in Kinsale, Co. Cork. The position offers the right candidate an opportunity to work in an interesting and wide variety of projects. We provide ongoing training/career development opportunities to all our employees to support them to develop and thrive in our company.

Key responsibilities and tasks

  • Historical research and compilation of desktop studies
  • Archaeological surveys of in-land waterways and maritime sites
  • Archaeological monitoring of ground works on land-based, in-shore and off shore projects
  • Participating in archaeological dive projects
  • Archaeological excavations
  • Compilation of archaeological impact assessment report
  • Post -excavation work including handling, analysing, and recording waterlogged remains 

Company vehicle/ mileage provided. Accommodation provided when working outside of Cork.

Essential

  • Strong academic background. Qualified to at least Degree level in Underwater Archaeology or equivalent.
  • A minimum of two years’ experience in commercial underwater archaeology.
  • Knowledge and understanding of Irish archaeology, planning and legislation.
  • Current full driving licence with own transport. Frequent travel required.
  • Ability to work independently and take responsibility for programmes of work.
  • Excellent research and report writing skills.
  • Highly motivated and flexible, with a professional and diligent attitude.

Desirable

  • HSE/HSA recognized diving qualification and commercial diving experience
  • Powerboat certificate
  • Proficiency in AutoCAD, Adobe Illustrator and 3D modelling software

 

Applications via cover letter and CV to  recruitment@mizen.ie

NAS-Tech Underwater Archaeology in Cenotes and Caves of the Yucatan Peninsula, Mexico

The Nautical Archaeology Society of Mexico, SubArqMx and the Gulf of California Maritime Sustainability Initiative led by Octavio Del Rio and Michael Murray are presenting an exciting unique opportunity for those interested in a career or volunteer activities in maritime archaeology and marine science. We are currently accepting applicants for a course in underwater archaeological recording methods taking place within various cenotes of the Yucatan Peninsula in Mexico. By the end of the two-week session (see program link below), you will not only be familiar with various traditional underwater archaeological recording techniques and methodologies including how to draw up artifacts and features within cenotes and submerged caves, but also obtain rare exposure to the utilization of cutting-edge ultra-high resolution underwater laser scanning and photogrammetric techniques within this exciting context. The course venue presents a chance to record and analyze a rare submerged assemblage of prehistoric and paleontological remains along with various mayan artifacts and features. By its conclusion, the course will distinguish you among your colleagues as a valued underwater scientist and digital archaeological recorder through the issuance of a course completion certificate. 

For more information about the course, please visit:

https://arqsubmx.weebly.com/formacion/curso-de-arqueologia-subacuatica-para-espeleobuzos?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAAR1t361QyxN5ZJKtUQn1N_POBD91NI8cqcLJaRD2IG0LLGPWD4N8ajbZgqg_aem_AZxSFthOfElkx-Sgluz_tYKo3YgveRJM7LWoRMIAi_uUATWqJq0uXYFsNf5OjDYcJEve71F21QqYfCoPD2KWjK7n

OR,

https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61558336199638

For general course information or inquires, please contact:

Octavio Del Rio
Maritime Archaeologist / NAS Tutor
Nautical Archaeology Society of Mexico
Yucatan, Mexico
Ph#: + 52 984 116 3316
Email: octaviodelrio_dir@yahoo.com

For questions about the underwater laser scanning and photogrammetry components please contact:

Michael Murray

Maritime Archaeologist / Hydrographer / 3D Specialist 

NAS Mexico / Gulf of California Maritime Sustainability Initiative

Email: nautarcher@gmail.com

Geneva Summer Schools: Submerged Prehistoric Landscapes

https://www.unige.ch/genevasummerschools/programme/courses/submerged-prehistoric-landscapes

COURSE DESCRIPTION

Following the success of the University of Geneva Terra Submersa expedition in 2014, the summer school offers an intensive course on a new, multidisciplinary scientific field: Continental Shelf Prehistoric Research (CSPR).

The course aims at educating postgraduate students and young scientists to move across the boundaries of marine geosciences and archaeology, in order to shed light on the interaction between our ancestors with the dynamically changing environment.

Practically, the summer school will take place in Porto Cheli (Greece) and include field trips to the prehistoric site of Franchthi Cave and the surrounding area. Its objective is to give the opportunity for young archaeologists and geoscientists to:

  • Learn about marine geophysical (multibeam, side scan sonar, sub-bottom profiler), marine geological methodologies as well as data acquisition, post-processing and interpretation
  • Understand paleoclimate and sea-level changes and their interaction with isostatic and tectonic  vertical movements
  • Link climate, sea level and environmental changes to the archaeology of people who lived on and migrated across the continental shelf
  • Familiarize with key themes in coastal prehistory

MISSISSIPPI RIVER AND TRIBUTARIES HISTORY PROJECT

https://sam.gov/opp/879849131b1f4fb38af886fab03eea71/view

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice.

Solicitation Number W912EE24Q0023 is being issued as a request for quote (RFQ) with the intent to issue one Firm-Fixed Price Contract. This solicitation is being issued under a 100% Small Business Set Aside.  The NAICS code for this requirement is 541720 – Research and Development in the Social Sciences and Humanities, with a small business size standard of $28,000,000.00. This procurement is being conducted in accordance with regulations at FAR Part 12 – Acquisition of Commercial Items and FAR Part 13 – Simplified Acquisition Procedures.

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Vicksburg District, has a requirement for a contractor perform all research necessary to prepare questions related to the history of the Mississippi River and Tributaries project (MR&T) and personnel involved in the execution of the MR&T, interview said personnel, record and provide audio files of interviews, and provide transcripts of interviews. All work shall be completed within 12 months of award.

All Offerors shall submit a quote with content as specified herein. Quotes submitted without the specified content may be determined non-responsive and removed from further consideration. Offers are encouraged to review all clauses that are incorporated into this solicitation.

****SPECIAL ATTENTION SHOULD BE FOCUSED ON FAR 52.212-2 EVALUATION – COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS, AS THIS CLAUSE OUTLINES THE EVALUATION FACTORS FOR THIS REQUIREMENT. ****

The government intends to make one award for one firm fixed price contract. Offers for less than the required delivery will not be accepted. The Government intends to award without discussions while reserving the right to hold discussions if determined advantageous to the Government.  Offerors are encouraged to provide their best proposed pricing in their initial offer.

Virginia’s Maritime Heritage Subgrant Program

Virginia’s Maritime Heritage Subgrant Program

The Virginia Department of Historic Resources has received $200,000 from the National Maritime Heritage Grant Program to create a subgrant program to support the preservation and conservation of collections, properties, and objects associated with underrepresented histories related to maritime trade in Virginia. We anticipate awarding 3-5 projects ranging in size from $10,000-$150,000.

DHR is prioritizing projects focused on maritime collections and objects associated with Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC) history that can be completed by September 2025. Relevant collections and objects could include but are not limited to: vessels that participated in trade or were used to harvest resources for trade; archaeological collections that include trade goods and help us understand the impact of trade on social and economic structures; maritime objects such as trading vessels and shipwrecks; etc.

The preapplication is now open and linked here. It will close on May 31st, 2024 at 11:59pm. Please read over the grant guidelines before submitting a preapplication.

Schedule

  • March 6- Preapplication released 
  • May 31- Preapplication closes at 11:59pm 
  • June 14- Full application sent to eligible applicants 
  • July 12- Full applications due
  • Late Summer 2024- Award announcements

Applicant Eligibility

Eligible subgrantees are state governments, federal and/or state recognized tribal governments, local governments, and nonprofit organizations.

Project Eligibility

Projects that qualify for this support must provide for the preservation and conservation of collections, properties, and objects associated with histories related the history of BIPOC maritime trade in Virginia. All projects must also include an educational component and a 1:1 match.

More information including additional requirements are included in the grant guidelines.

Staff/Associate Maritime Archaeologist | Full-time | Onsite | Pensacola, FL

https://www.chronicleheritage.com/careers/?gnk=job&gni=8a78859e8eee949f018f31480c6511b7

About the job

Company Profile

Chronicle Heritage is a solution-driven heritage consulting firm that prides itself on employing the best cultural resource management (CRM) professionals in the industry. We place an emphasis on supporting our clients’ needs, fostering new technologies that advance our industry, and leveraging those advancements toward the management of non-renewable cultural resources. Chronicle Heritage prioritizes professional development within the framework of innovation and forward-thinking to encourage career advancement and research development.

Job Description

Chronicle Heritage is hiring a Staff or Associate Maritime Archaeologist to support our maritime archaeology program. This position offers a positive and diverse work environment, and colleagues who are supportive, passionate, and collectively focused on work/life balance and producing high-quality CRM documents. The Maritime Archaeologist will:

  • Conduct historical and archival research
  • Assist with remote sensing surveys and processing, both in the field and office
  • Use of Hypack Navigation Software and/or Processing
  • Use of Sonarwiz
  • Use of magnetometer processing software such as Oasis Montaj or MapPick
  • Write scientific and technical reports
  • Support data management
  • Effectively communicate with team members, contractors, and clients
  • Perform other duties as assigned
  • Utilize GIS to support maritime archaeology program
  • Support cultural resource operations, via boating activities
  • Write scientific and technical reports
  • Support submerged cultural resource data management
  • Support sanctuary education, outreach, and interpretation programs
  • Seek outside funding to support sanctuary programs
  • Participate in diving operations
  • Ensure the safe practices and proper operational techniques both on land and offshore
  • Support all phases of archaeological investigation and regulatory compliance
  • Be willing to manage or follow piers throughout field operations.
  • Complete accurate, detailed, and comprehensive field documentation
  • Complete office work, including technical writing related to pre- and post-field activities
  • Direct collection, analysis, and interpretation of data; formulate recommendations and solutions to highly complex problems or those involving risk
  • Work with technical field, lab, and office staff to ensure projects meet Chronicle Heritage standards
  • Observe and uphold Chronicle Heritage’s Fieldwork Procedures and Health and Safety requirements

Hire Type: Full-time, hourly

Schedule: 40 hours, Monday–Friday: standard business hours, overtime and weekend work, as needed

Location: Pensacola, Florida

Required Qualifications

  • Advanced degree in maritime archaeology, archaeology, anthropology, or closely related field
  • 10+ years of experience working on/directing maritime archaeology projects
  • 7+ years of experience with analysis and technical report writing
  • 5+ years of experience in a marine archaeology supervisory role
  • Expertise in maritime archaeological field methods and data collection
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project)
  • Listed on the Register of Professional Archaeologists
  • Meet or exceed the Secretary of the Interior’s Professional Qualification Standards for Archaeology
  • Able to work in an outdoor environment for prolonged periods of time and in a range of weather conditions
  • Be willing to travel and stay overnight on short- and long-term projects (up to 25% travel)
  • Valid driver’s license
  • Open Water Diver (OWD) certification
  • Experience with boat handling and working on larger vessels
  • Current U.S. Passport

Preferred Skills

  • Ability to identify submerged archaeological features
  • Demonstrable experience supervising field crews during archaeological studies
  • Proficient organizational, schedule, and budget management skills
  • Familiarity with GPS and GIS data collection in the field
  • Familiarity with Section 106 processes and NRHP eligibility criteria for sites
  • Ability to endure adverse environmental conditions, including hot and cold temperatures, precipitation, and challenging terrain for sustained durations
  • Excellent attention to detail, a positive work ethic, reliability, and commitment to working both independently and in a team environment
  • Strong organizational skills with task and time management
  • Excellent leadership skills in the field
  • Familiarity with Salesforce, Teamwork, or similar customer relationship management and project management platforms
  • First Aid/CPR Certification

Additional Information

Chronicle Heritage is one of the most respected firms in the industry, with offices across the United States. If you are interested in joining our rapidly growing team of professionals, please upload a resume and cover letter, including professional references and pay requirements. Pay and benefits are commensurate with experience.

Chronicle Heritage participates in E-Verify to ensure all staff are authorized to work in the United States. Chronicle Heritage is also an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer that provides equal employment opportunities to all applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

We encourage underrepresented groups, women, and members of the LGBTQIA+ community to apply.

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BOEM: Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander Liaison

https://www.usajobs.gov/job/789607600

https://www.usajobs.gov/job/789607500

This position is located within the Department of the Interior (DOI), Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM), Pacific OCS of the Regional Director, duty stationed in Camarillo, CA or Location Negotiable.

At the full performance level (GS-13) the major duties of this position include but are not limited to the following:

1. Serves as the liaison between Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander (NHPI) Community leaders, and the Pacific Region Regional Director, arranging consultations and engagement held to exchange information relating to impacts expected to result from proposed Outer Continental Shelf (OCS) energy and mineral activities. Liaison duties include preparing briefing materials on NHPI matters and on complex Bureau policies that could impact the NHPI Communities, participating in consultation and engagement meetings with leaders of NHPI Communities and the Department of the Interior, and facilitating consultation and engagement meetings under Executive Order 13175, the Departmental Manual, and relevant consultation and engagement policies.

2. Serves as a representative of the Office/Bureau/Department at meetings with other Offices/Bureaus/Agencies, States, NHPI Communities, lessees, and other interested parties to discuss complex and controversial NHPI and related regulatory issues.

3. Reviews and provides expert recommendations to leadership regarding pertinent Federal statutes, regulations, and executive orders in order to determine effects on NHPI Communities with present or ancestral ties to geographic areas in which BOEM is proposing activities.

4. Supports and advises the Regional Director on issues related to NHPI Community consultation and engagement, and makes recommendations on Bureau consultation policy and engagement practices. Independently engages with NHPI Communities to discuss matters of national / Indigenous policy, using expert knowledge of BOEM’s regulations, policies and procedures. BOEM uses the consultation and engagement processes to assure a free and active exchange of information and engages with NHPI Communities in a manner meant to emphasize trust, respect, and shared responsibility as part of a deliberative process for effective collaboration and informed decision-making. This NHPI liaison is responsible for successful establishment and maintenance of the Region’s NHPI relationships.

5. Facilitates consultation and engagement with NHPI Communities, including maintaining contacts, scheduling meetings, documenting consultation and engagement, and tracking action items that result from consultation and engagement.

This position is being advertised as both location negotiable after selection and with a duty station of Camarillo, CA with the option of telework. If applying to “Location negotiable after selection,” this means that your duty station will be based off your home address and you will be a full-time remote worker. If applying to a specific duty station, you may be allowed to telework a set number of day(s) per pay period, with supervisory approval.Salary Range Information:
Camarillo, CA
GS-13: $120,246 – $156,323 (per annum)
Location Negotiable (Remote):
GS-13: $103,409 – $134,435 (per annum)
*This is the base GS salary rate. If the applicant is selected for a remote location, pay will be set according to selectee’s geographic area.

First time hires to the federal government typically start at the beginning salary in the range for their respective grade level.

Note: A recruitment/relocation incentive may be authorized at the discretion of the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management.

This vacancy may be used to fill additional positions as vacancies become available.

This vacancy is also announced as BOEM-MMNN-24-FS-073(MP) for those applicants who wish to apply and be considered under Merit Promotion procedures.

The National WWII Museum in New Orleans is now seeking the position of Research Fellow.

https://easyapply.co/a/59812fa4-686c-4462-8702-04a61fd294b5

The National WWII Museum is an EEO employer – M/F/Vets/Disabled

The National WWII Museum in New Orleans is now seeking the position of Research Fellow. The Research Fellow offers a unique post-doctoral educational and professional development opportunity for a high-potential individual to be a part of the intellectual life of the Institute for the Study of War and Democracy at The National WWII Museum. Fellows will engage in Museum and Institute activities, teach in the Institute’s higher education programs, perform research and writing functions for the Institute’s Historical Research Services, take part in planning for author events, symposia and conferences and represent the Museum to the scholarly community at professional and academic conferences.

The Research Fellowship term is 12 months.

This position reports to the Executive Director, Jenny Craig Institute for the Study of War and Democracy.

Responsibilities:

  • Participate in Institute Public Programming by interviewing speakers, taking part in panels and discussions
  • Contribute to the Institute’s higher education programs and teach in the MA in World War II Studies conducted in partnership with the Arizona State University
  • Produce a scholarly article on WWII based on original research
  • Assist our WWII Research Service team in the production of our monographs on individual WWII veterans’ stories
  • Attend and participate in seminars, lectures and presentations
  • Contribute content to the Museum and the Institute’s website
  • Support and play an active role in the production and promotion of Museum content and projects
  • Perform other duties and special projects as assigned by the Executive Director of the Jenny Craig Institute and the Institute’s Senior Historian.

Qualifications:

  • Applicants must hold a doctorate degree (Ph.D.) in History or a related field. Applicants will typically have received their graduate degree within the last 4 years.
  • Applicants must demonstrate a commitment to research and career goals that are consistent with the Institute for the Study of War and Democracy, and, more broadly, The National WWII Museum.
  • Excellent communications and interpersonal skills and abilities – verbal, written, and computer.
  • Ability to travel to attend conference, meetings sponsored by associations or industries, to meet clients or representatives of potential clients, and to participate in overseas programs.
  • Willingness to work a flexible schedule that goes beyond a 40 hour week including some weekends and evenings.
  • Ability to push, pull, and lift weights up to 20 pounds. May require prolonged standing and/or walking during which time objects are transported. May require bending, squatting, or reaching and occasional use of equipment.

Please visit our careers page to see more job opportunities.