Requisition No: 869327
Agency: Department of State
Working Title: OPS UNDERWATER ARCHAEOLOGIST – 45945807
Pay Plan: Temp
Position Number: 45945807
Salary: $20.00 hourly
Posting Closing Date: 02/26/2026
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Department of State
OPS Underwater Archaeologist
Division of Historical Resources
Archaeological Research
Open Competitive
Minimum Qualifications:
- Four (4) years of direct work experience in anthropology, archaeology or a closely related field. A bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in one of the listed fields can substitute for the years of experience required.
- Successfully completed a Scientific Diving Certification course (AAUS or equivalent)
- Successfully completed an underwater archaeology field school
- Knowledge of pertinent state and federal cultural resource legislation
Preferences:
- Six (6) years of experience in anthropology, archaeology, maritime studies or a closely related field. A master’s degree from an accredited college or university in one of the listed fields can substitute for the years of experience.
- Boat experience that includes launching, trailering, and operating vessels
- Experience conducting submerged cultural resource surveys
- Experience with underwater geophysical survey software (SonarWiz or Hypack)
- GIS experience
- Vessel/equipment maintenance and repair (including: outboard motors, trailers, 12-volt wiring, fiberglass repair, airlift, dredge, remote sensing equipment)
- Knowledge of the types and distribution of Florida’s submerged pre-contact and historic archaeological sites
Special Note:
Responses to qualifying questions must be clearly supported in your employment history.
Duties and Responsibilities:
The Bureau of Archaeological Research is responsible for the stewardship of archaeological resources on Florida’s sovereignty submerged lands. The Underwater Archaeology Program is responsible for the management of Florida’s submerged archaeological sites spanning over 14,000 years of human activity. The Underwater Archaeology Program maintains an independent scientific diving program, research vessel fleet, and active research projects throughout the state. A successful applicant will assist with underwater fieldwork, program duties, research, and educational outreach events while participating in the daily operations of the program.
- Participates in submerged cultural resource surveys (phase I, II, and III)
- Assists with processing geophysical data
- Participates in documenting dugout canoes across the state
- Participates in the maintenance and upkeep of research vessels
- Assists with Underwater Archaeology Program volunteers & interns
- Participates in public lectures and outreach events
- Assists with general Underwater Archaeology Program duties and daily operations
- Other duties as required
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:
- Ability to lift 50lbs
- Ability to travel
- Ability to work underwater on SCUBA
- Ability to spend long days on open boats in a variety of weather conditions
- Strong computer literacy focused on the Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, etc.), Adobe, ESRI, and SonarWiz/Hypack/Qimera
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