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Marine Project Archaeologist / Field Director

https://aecom.jobs/tallahassee-fl/archaeologist-ii/0BFC77486A1843FEA9616CCFBA9D997A/job/

AECOM is actively seeking a highly talented Marine Project Archaeologist / Field Director. The Marine Project Archaeologist will provide support to cultural resource projects throughout the Mid-Atlantic, greater US, and potentially international work, as available. The Marine Project Archaeologist will have knowledge of field excavation techniques, implement archaeological inventory, evaluation, and data recovery efforts, analyze precontact and historic artifacts, and prepare compliance reports.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

  • Assist in the scoping of marine archaeological projects and utilize GIS, site records, and other data sources to identify locations where maritime 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 Field Director and has experience in directing field crews under the guidance of the Principal Investigator including scheduling work and making individual or teamwork assignments and leading the instruction of others in the use of equipment, technology, and field methods.
  • 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 prepares archaeological site forms and assists the Principal Investigator with making decisions about project alternatives, NRHP evaluations, and 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 and 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 in a wide range of weather conditions.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

  • BA/BS + 2 years of related experience or demonstrated equivalency of experience and / or education.
  • Valid US Driver’s License and as a condition of employment must be able to pass AECOM’s Motor Vehicle Records review.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Meets the Secretary of the Interior Professional Qualification Standards for Archeology or History.
  • MA or MS in Anthropology or related field.
  • Completion of a university-based archaeological field school.
  • Minimum two years of supervisory experience (e.g., Crew Chief).
  • Knowledgeable of geophysical survey methodologies such as sub-bottom-profiler (SBP) systems, ultra-high resolution seismic (UHRS) systems, Side-scan sonar data collection, and Marine magnetometer data collection.
  • Experience with the interpretation of sub-bottom and shallow seismic data interpretation and review of geotechnical data for identification of potential inundated submerged paleo landscapes
  • Demonstrated use of HYPACK software and associated data analysis modules.
  • Demonstrated use of Sonarwiz software and associated data analysis modules.
  • Demonstrated use of with SeiSee Seismic analysis software and/or IHS Markit Kingdom software.
  • AAUS Scientific Diver or similar.
  • Have Rescue Diver or higher national certification.
  • Completed or willing to complete basic SOLAS or similar offshore safety training.
  • Demonstrated experience using GPS units, Total Stations, GIS (e.g., ESRI products), and graphical illustration software (e.g., Adobe).
  • Experience conducting terrestrial archaeological investigations as a Crew Chief.
  • Demonstrated experience writing technical reports and papers.

Additional Information

  • Relocation is not available for this position
  • Sponsorship is available for this position.

Offered compensation will be based on location and individual qualifications. The expected range is $25.00/hour – $29.00/hour.

About AECOM

AECOM is proud to offer comprehensive benefits to meet the diverse needs of our employees. Depending on your employment status, AECOM benefits may include medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, disability benefits, paid time off, leaves of absences, voluntary benefits, perks, well-being resources, employee assistance program, business travel insurance, service recognition awards, retirement savings plan, and employee stock purchase plan.

AECOM is the world’s trusted infrastructure consulting firm, delivering professional services throughout the project lifecycle – from advisory, planning, design and engineering to program and construction management. On projects spanning transportation, buildings, water, new energy and the environment, our public- and private-sector clients trust us to solve their most complex challenges. Our teams are driven by a common purpose to deliver a better world through our unrivaled technical and digital expertise, a culture of equity, diversity and inclusion, and a commitment to environmental, social and governance priorities. AECOM is a Fortune 500 firm and its Professional Services business had revenue of $14.4 billion in fiscal year 2023. See how we are delivering sustainable legacies for generations to come at aecom.com and @AECOM.

Freedom to Grow in a World of Opportunity

You will have the flexibility you need to do your best work with hybrid work options. Whether you’re working from an AECOM office, remote location or at a client site, you will be working in a dynamic environment where your integrity, entrepreneurial spirit and pioneering mindset are championed.

You will help us foster a safe and respectful workplace, where we invite everyone to bring their whole selves to work using their unique talents, backgrounds and expertise to create transformational outcomes for our clients.

AECOM provides a wide array of compensation, benefits and well-being programs to meet the diverse needs of our employees and their families. We’re the world’s trusted global infrastructure firm, and we’re in this together – your growth and success are ours too.

Join us, and you’ll get all the benefits of being a part of a global, publicly traded firm – access to industry-leading technology and thinking and transformational work with big impact and work flexibility. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in each person’s potential, and we’ll help you reach yours.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

ReqID: J10118635

Business Line: Environment

Business Group: DCS

Strategic Business Unit: East

Career Area: Science

Work Location Model: Remote

Legal Entity: AECOM Technical Services Inc

Submerged Pre-Contact Archaeologist/Geoarchaeologist

https://apply.workable.com/search/j/3AEC491113/

SEARCH has an immediate opening for a Submerged Pre-Contact Archaeologist/Geoarchaeologist to join our Offshore Wind Sector to support offshore wind projects throughout the nation. This is a full-time salaried position based out of our Pensacola, FL office, though accommodations for remote work may be considered on an individual basis depending on the candidate’s location and qualifications.

The position will be responsible for processing and interpreting marine geophysical data (including magnetometer/gradiometer side-scan sonar, sub-bottom profiler/seismic, and multibeam echosounder), with a specialization in subsurface data interpretation and paleolandscape reconstruction for the identification of ancient submerged landform features. The position also requires knowledge of the acquisition and processing of geoarchaeological cores from a marine environment, travel to various processing laboratories, and occasional monitoring on a marine survey contractor vessel during core acquisition. The candidate will have solid technical writing skills and the ability to produce reports for review by subject matter experts on behalf of federal, state, and tribal agencies under Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act and the National Environmental Policy Act. The candidate also will be detail-oriented and organized, work well with others, and be able to work efficiently on simultaneous projects under tight deadlines.

We provide a flexible work environment, a professional and collaborative atmosphere, and a wide range of projects and opportunities for our staff. SEARCH offers a competitive total compensation package with strong health and wellness and retirement plans. Benefits include medical, dental, and vision insurance, group term life insurance, 401(k) plan with match, 10 paid holidays per year, and accrued paid time off (PTO). Pay is commensurate with education and experience.


Key Responsibilities:

  • Maintain the highest professional image for our clients, coworkers, media, and general public;
  • Complete work under budgetary assignment and project and permitting timelines;
  • Communicate project status and developments with Offshore Wind Sector Leader, Principal Investigators, and Project Managers;
  • Assist with the development of project-specific research designs;
  • Support GIS, data analyses, and reporting for offshore wind projects;
  • Perform offshore wind specific laboratory work and analyses;
  • Extended travel to non-local laboratories to process geoarchaeological cores;
  • Occasional extended time as a QMA monitor on an offshore vessel;
  • Uphold the highest reporting standards; and
  • Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Qualifications Required:

  • Master’s degree in Anthropology, History, Historical Archaeology, or a related field; Experience within a maritime archaeology environment encompassing time in field, laboratory, and office (graduate field school acceptable);
  • Knowledge in the acquisition, processing, and interpretation of sub-bottom profiler/seismic data;
  • Experience with geophysical acquisition and processing software (e.g., Chesapeake Technology SonarWiz);
  • Proficiency with MS Office Suite;
  • Familiarity with Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act (Title 54 U.S.C. § 306108) and its implementing regulations (36 CFR Part 800); and
  • Technical writing experience. 


Qualifications Preferred:

  • Background/training in sedimentology and stratigraphy, particularly in a marine environment;
  • Experience with the collection, processing, and documentation of sediment cores from submerged environments;
  • Familiarity with geologic ground models;
  • Experience engaging with Native American Tribes/Tribal Nations;
  • Proficient with S&P Global (formerly IHS Markit) Kingdom software (Seismic Direct and Geophysics) and Esri ArcGIS;
  • Magnetometer, side-scan sonar, and multibeam echosounder data acquisition, processing, and interpretation;
  • Experience preparing reports for government agency review; and
  • Familiarity with the National Environmental Policy Act (Title 42 U.S.C. § 4321 et seq.) and NEPA Substitution for Section 106 (36 CFR § 800.8).


Application Requirements

  • Cover letter;
  • CV/resume;
  • Minimum of three professional references; and
  • Writing sample (upon request).


Other Important Need-To-Know Info:

  • Must be willing to occasionally travel out of town at a moment’s notice for extended periods of time.
  • Applicants must be eligible to be employed in the United States.
  • SEARCH is strongly committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment where a variety of backgrounds, cultures, orientations, ideas, and talents can flourish.
  • SEARCH is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
  • SEARCH is an Affirmative Action Employer and a Drug-Free Workplace.
  • Employment offers are contingent upon satisfactory verification of criminal, education, driving, and/or employment background checks as well as passing results from a pre-employment drug screen.
  • We will endeavor to make a reasonable accommodation to the known limitations of a qualified applicant with a disability unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship on the operation of our business. If you believe you require such assistance to complete this form or, if requested, to participate in an interview, please let us know.

Benefits

SEARCH Compensation and Benefits include:

  • Competitive Salary
  • Per Diem (for overnight travel)
  • SEARCH-subsidized Group Health Insurance (including Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage)
  • SEARCH-provided Short-Term Disability Insurance
  • SEARCH-provided Long-Term Disability Insurance
  • SEARCH-provided Group Term Life Insurance
  • Voluntary Life Insurance
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Emergency Travel Assistance
  • Generous 401(k) Retirement Plan
  • Paid Holidays (10)
  • Paid Time Off (PTO)
  • Merit-Based Raises, Bonuses, and Promotions


About SEARCH:

Over land and under water, SEARCH is an archaeology firm that deploys the full spectrum of cultural heritage services worldwide. SEARCH2O, its maritime program, is at the forefront of historic shipwreck and submerged pre-contact archaeology, paleolandscape reconstruction, and deep-water archaeology. SEARCH’s staff are cultural resources industry leaders, pioneers, and subject matter experts across 45 Market, Regional, and Research Sectors. Since 1993, SEARCH has completed more than 4,500 commercial and government projects in 48 US states, 6 US territories, and 36 countries spanning 7 continents and 4 oceans. By integrating science, technology, and creativity, SEARCH harnesses the power of the past to advance the projects, places, and people it serves.

SEARCH recognizes the importance of the offshore wind industry to our nation’s energy future and therefore established the Offshore Wind Sector to provide dedicated cultural resources support to developers. SEARCH employs one of the nation’s largest team of professionals, including Qualified Marine Archaeologists (QMA), Terrestrial Archaeologists, Architectural Historians, Tribal Engagement Specialists, and Geospatial Scientists supporting the Offshore Wind Sector. Our team navigates projects through the federal permitting process, while protecting our cultural heritage on land and under water.


For more information about SEARCH, please visit www.searchinc.com and follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn.


Please send inquiries about the position to jorge.quintana@searchinc.com. Include the Job Posting code (SG-OSW-2024) in the subject line of your email.

Maritime Archaeologist

https://anmm.nga.net.au/cp/index.cfm?event=jobs.checkJobDetailsNewApplication&returnToEvent=jobs.listJobs&jobid=434B8E55-A0DF-8EF1-C42B-DB47B8810375&CurATC=EXT&CurBID=1021FBDC%2D573C%2D41B1%2DBA69%2D9DB401362EAF&JobListID=22FC4F47%2DE994%2D46A3%2DB8C9%2D9BC901269F43&jobsListKey=75351ad2%2Dd71a%2D4592%2Da17b%2Dd79399472c9e&persistVariables=CurATC,CurBID,JobListID,jobsListKey,JobID&lid=70868770038&rmuh=00B3C0A6B300D3C24F958ED92386E2946DAE5D02

The Australian National Maritime Museum is seeking a highly experienced Maritime Archaeologist to join our Knowledge team in this non-ongoing APS Level 6 position. This opportunity is initially part-time for 3 months with the view to move to full-time during the course of the project.

As one of Sydney’s most visited museums, the Australian National Maritime Museum shares our national maritime story across Australia and the world, online, onsite and through research, presentations and travelling exhibitions, and provides must-visit museum experiences that delight and inspire.

We connect our visitors with the oceans and waterways that are the heartbeat of who we are. From deep time to modern Australian and beyond, we explore our past, our present and future as an island nation shaped by sea, offering a sustainable and cohesive vision for the future.

The Museum welcomes over 2.5 million local, interstate and international visitors annually, and is supported by a thriving and passionate staff, membership, volunteer and education base. Find out more at sea.museum.

The Maritime Archaeologist plays a key role in supporting a major capital expenditure project including the acquisition, reconstruction, interpretation and display of an archaeologically excavated vessel. This is envisaged to be a three-year project resulting in the eventual display of the reconstructed boat at the museum in August 2027.

As such the Maritime Archaeologist will be part of a core team that will include the Manager Vessel Reconstruction Project; the project designer and team members from Conservation, Registration, Preparators, Digital, Education and Media.  

Ideally this person will be an experienced maritime archaeologist with significant project management skills, extensive demonstrated experience with the excavated vessels and subsequent conservation, a demonstrated experience in working with RHINO and ARTEC archaeological datasets and a sound knowledge of archaeological boat reconstruction.

Key Accountabilities

Under limited direction, this position is responsible for delivering the following functions:

  • Support the Manager Vessel Reconstruction Project in the development of a comprehensive Reconstruction Project Design which will include
    • A review of archaeological and historical records, photographic documentation, site plans and contexts sheets along with ARTEC generated annotated scans, and RHINO generated 3D drawings associated with the boat excavation, recovery and conservation.
    • A literary review of similar archaeological ships and boat projects overseas.
    • An assessment of current overseas best practise in archaeological boat reconstruction with an emphasis on structural supports and mitigation of timber creep.
    • An assessment of the practicalities (SWOT analysis) of reconstructing the Barangaroo Boat ‘as found’ or ‘as built’.
    • A detailed project budget and
    • A detailed project schedule / timeline.
  • Support the Manager Vessel Reconstruction Project in the formation of an international panel of specialists to advise the project team on the reconstruction, interpretation and display of the vessel.
  • Support the Manager Vessel Reconstruction Project in the assessing, cataloguing and storage of the boat timbers at the museum.
  • Interpret the archaeological excavation data, along with data obtained from structured light scanning of the timbers to develop a virtual reconstruction of the boat along with 3d printed concepts of the boat.
  • Support the Manager Vessel Reconstruction Project in the physical reconstruction of the boat.
  • Research, prepare, present and publish archaeological and historical information related to the project.
  • Assist in the development of educational programs related to the project.
  • Assist in the museum’s maritime archaeological program when required.

Selection Criteria                       

  1. Demonstrated and extensive experience in the management of maritime archaeological and archaeological conservation projects.
  2. Demonstrated experience in project record management and documentation.
  3. Demonstrated familiarity with national and international archaeological ship and boat reconstruction projects.
  4. Proven experience in working with multidisciplinary teams to achieve set objective within established time and financial constraints.
  5. Demonstrated experience in the publication and presentation of archaeological information to a wide audience.


Qualifications and/or relevant experience required

Mandatory

  • Postgraduate degree in archaeology or maritime archaeology.

Desirable

  • Extensive experience in the use of ARTEC Structured Light Scanning, the Annotated Scans Method and RHINO datasets as they apply to the recording of archaeological materials and projects.
  • Experience with archaeologically excavated vessels such as the ‘Barangaroo Boat’.
  • Familiarity with working within a museum environment.
  • Familiarity with working with architects and / or exhibition designers.
  • Familiarity with working with Gallery System’s TMS Collection Management System or similar collection management system platforms.
  • Relevant maritime or maritime-related technical qualifications such as diving or boat handling.

When applying via our online e-recruitment system, please provide a written application addressing each Selection Criteria. Your current resume is also to be included in your application.

In addition to an application and your resume, the assessment process for this position may also include an interview and referee reports.


Applications Close: 3pm AEDT, Friday, 8 November 2024. No Applications will be accepted by mail or email.

Selection for this position will be made on the basis of relative merit which will be assessed against each item of the selection criteria. Applications that do not address the selection criteria will not be considered for short listing by the Selection Committee. As part of the selection process the selection committee may invite candidates to undertake psychometric test, you should advise the selection committee if you have any special needs. Psychometric tests may be used as the initial short-listing test or later in the selection process. Some tests are very short while others may take one or more hours.

This position is open to all eligible members of the community, and we encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with a disability and people from every cultural and linguistic background. To be an eligible member of the community, you must be an Australian citizen. Applications may be accepted from Australian permanent residents who are in the process of acquiring Australian citizenship.

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State of NC Internship – Archaeological Conservation Internship

https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/northcarolina/jobs/4713416/state-of-nc-internship-archaeological-conservation-internship

Description of Work

Department: Natural and Cultural Resources

Division: Historical Resources

Job Duties: To help progress the conservation of artifacts from one of NC’s most significant archaeological sites: the wreck of Blackbeard’s flagship Queen Anne’s Revenge, formerly the French slave ship La Concorde 

Major Task to be Performed: 

1) Solution testing. 2) Data entry. 3) Artifact analysis. 4) Monitoring of storage environments 5) Artifact photography 6) Image processing 7) Assist with outreach 8) Assist conservators with long-term conservation projects 

 Final Product or Outcome Anticipated: Proper conservation treatment is critical to the longevity of an archaeological collection and helps preserve the evidence within artifacts which leads to the more complete interpretation of a site. The intern will help progress the LC/QAR collection so that all artifacts may be safely studied and exhibited, contributing not only to our understanding of piracy and the slave trade but to heritage tourism in NC. 

  Academic Majors Desired: Anthropology, Archaeology, History, Chemistry, Conservation, Museum Studies, Education, Maritime History, Maritime Studies, undergraduate, graduate

2025 State of North Carolina Internship Period: Monday, May 19 – Friday, July 25, 2025

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities / Competencies

Meticulous attention to detail, experience with Microsoft Office, comfortable working with a team 

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements

  • An applicant must be a permanent North Carolina resident attending a college, university, law school, community college or technical institute in North Carolina or a North Carolina resident attending an equivalent institution out of state. 
  • Applicants must carry a 2.5 or greater overall grade point average on a 4.0 scale.
  • Applicant must be at least 18 years old by January 1, 2025.
  • Applicants must be continuing their education in the fall following their participation in the program.
  • To qualify for a law internship, applicants must have completed at least one year of law school before the beginning of the internship, unless other majors are listed.
  • Students having previously held paid internships with this program are not eligible to apply.
  • Applicants must be willing and able to work full-time for the entire 10-week internship. Applicants must be able to provide legal proof of identity and work authorization within three working days of employment.

Supplemental and Contact Information

CONTACT INFORMATION

 NC Department of Administration

 Council for Women & Youth Involvement

 Attn: Jean McBride, Internship Coordinator
 
 325 N. Salisbury Street

 Raleigh, NC  27699-1322

Phone: (984) 236-0345

We would like your feedback on the draft Technical Guidelines on the Archaeological Assessment of First Nations Underwater Cultural Heritage in Commonwealth Waters. 

https://consult.dcceew.gov.au/technical-guidelines-archaeological-assessment-of-fnuch

We would like your feedback on the draft Technical Guidelines on the Archaeological Assessment of First Nations Underwater Cultural Heritage in Commonwealth Waters. 

The draft guidelines address the demand for Commonwealth standards for the archaeological assessment and management of First Nations underwater cultural heritage in the near and offshore development industry in Commonwealth waters. They guide near and offshore developers (proponents) and underwater archaeologists (consultants) on how to meet the requirements of the Underwater Cultural Heritage Act 2018 (UCH Act), for protecting and managing First Nations (archaeological) underwater cultural heritage.

First Nations people have occupied the lands and waters of Australia for millennia. During that occupation period sea levels have fluctuated but were approximately 40 meters lower or more than present sea levels for most of that time. During the last Ice Age, the continent was much larger because sea levels were significantly lower, down to approximately 125 meters below present sea levels.

The physical evidence that people lived on parts of the continent that are now underwater could be impacted by near and offshore development. The draft guidelines communicate ways to locate and assess potential archaeological sites and artefacts which form part of this underwater cultural heritage. It also highlights stakeholder communication expectations.

The draft guidelines include:

  • discussion of legal requirements, protections and definitions under the UCH Act
  • discussion of international best practice and its application in Commonwealth waters
  • a national standard framework (archaeological methods and techniques) for the archaeological assessment of First Nations UCH (how to locate, investigate and report underwater archaeological sites)
  • standards for assessment, mitigation and management of potential impacts to First Nations underwater archaeological sites
  • protocols for appropriate stakeholder engagement and consultation.

To have your say

  1. Read the draft Technical Guidelines on the Archaeological Assessment of First Nations Underwater Cultural Heritage in Commonwealth Waters
  2. Take our survey
  3. Upload your submission or feedback by 5.00pm ADST on Friday, 29 November 2024.

Shoreline Archaeologist

https://www.samishtribe.nsn.us/government/careers/career-details/shoreline-archaeologist

The Shoreline Archaeologist will work with the Samish Tribal Historic Preservation Officer (THPO) and Samish Natural Resources Department on shoreline cultural resource identification and surveys. The Shoreline Archaeologist will provide expertise on archaeological and cultural resource protection and management issues and projects along shorelines in Samish traditional territory. 

Required Qualifications

  1. Must possess Bachelor’s Degree in Anthropology, Archaeology, or Cultural Resources Management.
  2. Must possess the ability to walk long distances and perform physically demanding tasks in varying environments and conditions.
  3. Must have knowledge of federal and state cultural resource laws.
  4. Must have archaeological field experience.
  5. Must have experience with archaeological field work/report writing.
  6. Must possess strong written, verbal, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
  7. Must be highly proficient with Microsoft Office to include Word, Access, Excel, and Outlook.

 Preferred Qualifications:

  1. Knowledge of Coast Salish culture, both contemporary and historical. 
  2. Experience with PastPerfect Museum Software.

Senior Archaeologist

https://careers.icf.com/us/en/job/R2404023/Senior-Archaeologist

ICF is currently seeking a Senior Archaeologist to provide cultural resource management expertise in a dynamic, fast-paced environment on some of the region’s most influential and complex environmental compliance projects. Our nationwide cultural resources practice includes experts in architectural history, history, archaeology, GIS, data management, environmental regulations, and planning.   

The Senior Archaeologist will provide cultural resource management services as a client-facing technical lead, with capabilities that include project management and senior-level technical expertise. The Senior Archaeologist will also assist on or lead the preparation of proposals, communication with clients, and tracking project budgets and schedules. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in regulatory compliance for renewable energy projects and archaeology of the Mid-Atlantic Region, and a capacity for managing projects and cultivating client relationships.

Specializations such as history, GIS, geoarchaeology, ethnography, or maritime archaeology a plus

Request for Qualifications (RFQ): Support NROC’s Submerged Archeological and Cultural Resources Workgroup

Contracting

Request for Qualifications

DEADLINE: Responses are due November 7, 2024, by 11 PM. 

Request for Qualifications to Support NROC’s Submerged Archeological and Cultural Resources Workgroup

At the request of Tribes, states, and federal agency OPC members, NROC recently stood up the Submerged Archaeological and Cultural Resources Workgroup to focus on answering questions in the Northeast related to this topic. The geographic focus of this work is coastal areas and state and federal waters from Maine through Connecticut and potentially including New York. NROC considers the questions and information needs raised by the Workgroup to be a long-term project, and the tasks proposed here will be used to inform the Workgroup’s composition and future projects. Individuals, independent contractors, consulting firms, research institutions, and other non-governmental organizations are welcome to respond to one, several, or all task categories outlined in the RFQ.

Tasks include:

  • Literature review and synthesis,
  • Summary of ongoing submerged and coastal archeological and cultural resources work, and
  • Identifying data and developing submerged archeological and cultural resources data products.

Download the full RFQ here: NROC RFQ to Support Submerged Archeological and Cultural Resources Workgroup

State of Florida Underwater Archaeologist

https://myflorida.valhalla.stage.jobs2web.com/job/TALLAHASSEE-DOS-SENIOR-ARCHAEOLOGIST-45000215-1-FL-32301/121973650/

Department of State

Senior Archaeologist

Division of Historical Resources

Bureau of Archaeological Research

Minimum Qualifications:

  • Master’s Degree or PhD in Anthropology, Archaeology, or Maritime Studies, or related field, OR (6) six years of work experience in one or more of the related fields.
  • Underwater archaeological field experience that includes remote sensing, underwater site recording, mapping, and assessment.
  • Successfully completed a scientific diving training program (AAUS or equivalent).
  • Knowledge of pertinent states and federal submerged cultural resource legislation.

Preferences:

  • Master’s Degree or PhD in Anthropology, Archaeology, or Maritime Studies, or related field
  • Boat experience that includes launching, trailering, and operating vessels.
  • Experience conducting submerged cultural resource surveys.
  • Experience with underwater geophysical survey software (SonarWiz or Hypack).
  • Knowledge of theory and methods of nautical archaeology.
  • Knowledge of ship construction.
  • Experience in shipwreck documentation.
  • Experience conducting archival research.
  • GIS experience.
  • Experience in underwater photography and video recording and/or editing.
  • Experience with submerged pre-contact (pre-1492) archaeological site investigation.
  • Knowledge of the types and distribution of Florida’s submerged pre-contact and historic archaeological sites.
  • Technical archaeological experience including report writing, data management, laboratory management, cataloging, artifact documentation.
  • Public speaking experience.
  • Vessel/equipment maintenance and repair (including outboard motors, trailers, 12-volt wiring, fiberglass repair, airlift, dredge, remote sensing equipment).

Special Note:

Responses to qualifying questions must be clearly supported in your employment history.

Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Conduct submerged cultural resource surveys on state lands.
  • UW Equipment Inventory and servicing (annual dive equipment servicing, vessel and vehicle servicing, equipment servicing
  • Promotion and management of Panhandle Shipwreck Trail
  • Annual underwater program report
  • Process, edit, and archive underwater digital images and video.
  • Maintenance and upkeep of BAR boats.
  • Perform other work-related duties as required.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

Including utilization of equipment, required for the position:

  • Knowledge of GIS
  • Knowledge of launching, trailering, and operating of boats.
  • Knowledge of underwater photography.
  • Knowledge of Vessel/equipment maintenance and repair (including outboard motors, trailers, 12-volt wiring, fiberglass repair, airlift, dredge, remote sensing equipment).
  • Experience with Public Speaking.
  • Experience with laboratory management, cataloging, artifact documentation.
  • Knowledge of the types and distribution of Florida’s submerged pre-contact and historic archaeological sites.
  • Experience conducting submerged cultural resource surveys.
  • Knowledge of pertinent state and federal submerged cultural resource legislation.

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.

VETERANS’ PREFERENCE.  Pursuant to Chapter 295, Florida Statutes, candidates eligible for Veterans’ Preference will receive preference in employment for Career Service vacancies and are encouraged to apply.  Certain service members may be eligible to receive waivers for postsecondary educational requirements.  Candidates claiming Veterans’ Preference must attach supporting documentation with each submission that includes character of service (for example, DD Form 214 Member Copy #4) along with any other documentation as required by Rule 55A-7, Florida Administrative Code.  Veterans’ Preference documentation requirements are available by clicking here.  All documentation is due by the close of the vacancy announcement. 

ARCHAEOLOGICAL CONSERVATOR

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Jefferson Patterson Park and Museum (JPPM), an agency of the Maryland Historical Trust, within the Maryland Department of Planning, is recruiting for a full time, permanent Archaeological Conservator.   JPPM is located on 560 scenic acres along the Patuxent River in Calvert County, Maryland, and is the State Museum of Archaeology and a center for both regional and statewide archaeological research.  It is home to the Maryland Archaeological Conservation Laboratory (MAC Lab), which houses over 9 million artifacts.  www.jefpat.maryland.gov

The Conservator examines and documents objects, performs analytical tests, prepares treatment proposals, performs conservation treatments including mechanical and chemical treatment, package or mount artifacts for transport, storage or display, and submits full reports of all activities, thus fulfilling contractual obligations and providing revenue generation for the Conservation Program of the Maryland Archaeological Conservation Laboratory.

 Position duties include, but are not limited to: 

  • Conservation Surveys: Carry out condition and conservation surveys for revenue generating projects to determine conservation priorities. 
  • Documentation and Photography: Record technical information into the conservation database for the purposes of producing Conservation Reports for clients. Take before and after treatment photographs as part of the Conservation Report submittal.    
  • Artifact Treatment: Carry out passive and interventive conservation treatments, including but not limited to mechanical cleaning, desalination, structural fills, environmental packaging and reconstruction. Ensure that all work is performed in compliance with the American Institute of Conservation’s Code of Ethics and Guidelines for Practice.
  • Technical Monitoring: Perform quantitative tests throughout chemically interventive treatments such as vacuum freeze drying, desalination and PEG impregnation.
  • X-radiography/Analytical Testing: X-ray artifacts in conjunction with conservation surveys or as needed to perform specific conservation treatments. Perform material characterization tests to assist archaeologists and curators in their research of artifacts or to identify materials to determine appropriate conservation treatments.
  • Personnel Interaction: Work with Head Conservator and clients to determine conservation needs and to develop appropriate conservation strategies. · Keep staff up to date regarding treatment progress and developments. Package or mount artifacts for transport, storage or display
  • General lab maintenance 
  •  Assist with JPPM sponsored events        

Research Fellow

https://jobs.soton.ac.uk/Vacancy.aspx?ref=2868224A1

The MarEA Project (Maritime Endangered Archaeology in the Middle East and North Africa) is a collaborative initiative led by the University of Southampton and Ulster University, in partnership with Oxford University. Our mission is to document and preserve the rich maritime archaeology of the coastal regions across the Middle East and North Africa (MENA).

We are seeking a motivated and skilled Researcher to join our team. In this role, you will contribute to the project’s success by conducting remote sensing research, collecting and analysing data across the MENA region, and supporting field surveys and training programs. This position will be based at the University of Southampton but will also require occasional travel to the MENA region.

Key responsibilities for the job are: 1) conduct research using remote sensing techniques and data collection methods across the MENA region, under the guidance of the project director; 2)  Participate in ground surveys and contribute to training programs in selected countries within the project area; 3) Support the Principal Investigators (PIs) in achieving the project’s deliverables and advancing its objectives; 4) collaborate with an international team to ensure successful project outcomes.

Essential qualifications & skills we are looking for are: 1) extensive work experience in the MENA region; 2) proficiency in using GIS (Geographic Information Systems) for archaeological research; 3) strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple tasks effectively and 4) excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, to engage with diverse stakeholders.

The role will be primarily office-based at the University of Southampton, but flexibility is required, as overseas travel to the MENA region may be necessary.

This is an exciting opportunity for someone passionate about maritime archaeology and eager to make a meaningful impact in preserving the region’s cultural heritage.

If you are a proactive researcher with interest in the MENA region’s archaeology and the required technical skills, we encourage you to apply.

Apply by uploading your CV and a cover letter detailing how your skills and experience match the requirements of the role.

Applications for Research Fellow positions will be considered from candidates who are working towards or nearing completion of a relevant PhD qualification.  The title of Research Fellow will be applied upon successful completion of the PhD.  Prior to the qualification being awarded the title of Senior Research Assistant will be given.

Queen Anne’s Revenge Conservation Lab

https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/northcarolina/jobs/4528645-0/qar-conservator

Primary Purpose of Position:
The QAR Conservator undertakes all aspects of the documentation, examination, conservation, analysis, and study of archaeological artifacts from time of recovery at an underwater site until official transfer of the objects to the North Carolina Maritime Museum.  The primary focus of this position will be on post-recovery conservation.

Key Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

  • Artifact Conservation: Examination, analysis, treatment, recording and documentation of artifacts, of various classes, and materials (including metals, organics, and inorganic materials), through all stages of conservation using established professional and approved methods. Conservation undertaken may include, as appropriate for material and condition of artifact, wet storage, x-radiography, concretion break down, desalination (immersion, electrolytic reduction), solution monitoring, materials identification, stabilization, consolidation, repair and restoration. Assist in and contribute to project data analysis. Contribute to and undertake artifact and conservation research and treatment development.
  • Field Work (Conservation): On site conservation – contribute to the recording, documentation and conservation of finds during field planning, recovery, and post-recovery processing – insuring proper inventory, field storage, and transportation of artifacts between site and storage and conservation facility. Participate in and contribute expertise to conservation of artifacts at site. Following completion of fieldwork at the site time for field work function will be transferred to Artifact Conservation function.
  • Public Education and Outreach: Participate in public outreach activities such as laboratory tours, public presentations, media interviews, show and tell events at other venues. Prepare articles and papers for publication and professional conferences. Supervise and train temporary employees, interns and volunteers. 
  • Laboratory Management and Administration: Undertake maintenance and operation of conservation laboratory facilities and equipment in compliance with DNCR and East Carolina University (ECU) environmental and health & safety requirements. 
  • Professional Development: Continue professional development through training, attending workshops, conferences, keeping up to date with professional literature, and appropriate memberships of professional organizations.

Full-Time Research Support Officer I or II Maritime Archaeology – Remote Sensing Projects Department of Classics and Archaeology Faculty of Arts

Click to access FTRSOIorII-138-SSUE-25.09.24.pdf

Applications are invited for a full-time Research Support Officer to work on the Maritime Archaeology Programme within the Department of Classics and Archaeology as part of the Smart Solutions for Unique Ecologies (SSUE) Project.

The Research Support Officer (RSO) will be responsible for the execution of a number of tasks related to the Maritime Archaeology Programme within the Department of Classics and Archaeology. The Department runs an MA in Global Maritime Archaeology. Besides this MA, the Department conducts a number of projects in the field of maritime and underwater archaeology.

The Malta Shipwreck Project sees the utilisation of state-of-the-art remote sensing equipment to map the seabed and create a database of Malta and Gozo’s underwater cultural heritage. One of the results of this broad survey is the development of Aviation Archaeology Underwater – a new and emerging discipline in the field of Historical Archaeology.

The Phoenician Shipwreck Project is currently one of the most important
excavations in the central Mediterranean and brings together numerous partners including the CNRS (Aix), the University of Tubingen, and the University of Urbino.

Curator (Maritime Archaeology), ACM

https://sggovterp.wd102.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/PublicServiceCareers/job/Curator–Maritime-Archaeology—ACM_JR-10000033050-1

The Asian Civilisations Museum is the only museum in the region devoted to exploring the rich artistic heritage of Asia, especially the ancestral cultures of Singaporeans. Opened in 1997 and in its present building by the Singapore River since 2003, the museum traces its roots to the Raffles Museum, founded in the middle of 19th century. ACM focuses on the many historical and artistic connections between the cultures of Asia, and between Asia and the world.

Singapore’s history as a port city that brought people together from all over the world is used as a means of examining the history of Asia. Objects on display tell stories of the trade and the exchange of ideas that were the result of international commerce, as well as the flow of religions and faith through Asia.

Asian Civilisation Museum manages the Peranakan Museum. The Peranakan Museum (TPM) explores the art and culture of Peranakan communities in Southeast Asia and possesses one of the finest and most comprehensive collections of Peranakan objects. Galleries on three floors illustrate the cultural traditions and distinctive visual arts of Peranakans.

Purpose of the Job

The Curator for Maritime Archaeology will research, interpret, and make accessible to the public ACM’s collections relating to maritime archaeology and the history of maritime trade in Singapore and Southeast Asia.

ACM is custodian of an extensive collection of Chinese and Southeast Asian ceramics, including many found in documented shipwrecks – most prominently, the cargo of the ninth century Tang Shipwreck. Travelling shows from ACM featuring the treasures of the Tang Shipwreck are in high demand from museums all around the world.

These maritime archaeology collections also include more than 9 tonnes of archaeological materials (ceramics, metal and some organic objects) dating to the 14th and the 18th centuries, providing insights into the early maritime trading history of Singapore and the region.

Responsibilities

  • Work collaboratively with ACM-TPM curatorial team in designing conceptual frameworks and narrative themes for permanent galleries and special exhibitions relating to maritime archaeology
  • Oversee the development of interpretive strategies for permanent galleries and special exhibitions for a wide range of visitors
  • Act as overall project manager for local and travelling exhibitions, working collaboratively with collection managers, conservators, designers, and related parties
  • Research and maintain a senior level expertise in the museum’s maritime archaeology collections, and act as subject matter expert in responding to queries from internal and external parties
  • Conceive, develop, and publish exhibition catalogues, scholarly articles, and related works, including via digital formats
  • In-depth involvement in acquisition of new artefacts, maintaining relationships with donors, and securing loans of collections and objects from other institutions and private collectors
  • Cultivate and sustain good working relationships with existing and potential patrons, trustees, key stakeholders, and museum colleagues across the country and abroad, as well as with the academic community, art dealers, and collectors.
  • Oversee the learning and accessibility programmes
  • Develop strong partnerships with various educational institutions to promote the museum’s school programmes
  • Work closely with docents to deliver content related to maritime archaeology

Requirements

  • Background in archaeology, applied arts, or art history, with preferably at least five years of work experience in a museum and/or related educational/research institution with equivalent focus on Asian art.
  • Express strong interest and possess specialised knowledge in ceramics
  • Excellent research and writing skills in English. Proficiency in other languages would be advantageous
  • Strong organisational, project management, and inter-personal skills, able to work independently and as part of a team

All applicants will be notified on whether they are shortlisted or not within 4 weeks of the closing date of this job posting.

Offshore Marine Archaeologist

https://www.linkedin.com/jobs/view/offshore-marine-archaeologist-at-oil-and-gas-job-search-ltd-4017864412/

Channel Ship Services Limited (CSS) is currently seeking a skilled and experienced Offshore Marine Archaeologist to join our team. As a specialist offshore maritime recruitment and placement agency, CSS provides top-quality staffing solutions to the offshore and maritime industries worldwide. With our ISO certifications and commitment to employee training and development, CSS is known for our exceptional service and dedication to maintaining industry standards.

The successful candidate will have the opportunity to work on exciting offshore archaeological projects, conducting research, surveys, and excavations in submerged environments. You will play a crucial role in uncovering and preserving maritime historical artifacts and sites.

At CSS, we believe in the importance of protecting and preserving our maritime heritage. As the Offshore Marine Archaeologist, you will have the opportunity to make a significant impact in this field, working alongside a team of dedicated professionals.

Responsibilities

  • Conduct submerged archaeological research, surveys, and excavations in offshore environments.
  • Identify and document maritime historical artifacts, sites, and shipwrecks.
  • Analyze and interpret data collected during research and excavation activities.
  • Prepare detailed reports and presentations on archaeological findings and interpretations.
  • Ensure compliance with international archaeological standards and guidelines.
  • Collaborate with other researchers, marine scientists, and archaeological experts.
  • Maintain accurate records of archaeological activities and findings.

Requirements

  • Must meet the Secretary of the Interior’s Professional Qualifications Standards for Archaeologists (https://files.hudexchange.info/resources/documents/hp-fact-sheet-secretary-%20interior-professional-qualification-standards.pdf).
  • The minimum professional qualifications in archeology are a graduate degree in archeology, anthropology, or closely related field plus:
  • 1. At least one year of full-time professional experience or equivalent specialized training in archeological research, administration, or management;
  • At least four months of supervised field and analytic experience in general North American archeology, and
  • Demonstrated ability to carry research to completion.

In addition to these minimum qualifications, a professional in prehistoric archeology shall have at least one year of full-time professional experience at a supervisory level in the study of archeological resources of the prehistoric period. A professional in historic archeology shall have at least one year of full-time professional experience at a supervisory level in the study of archeological resources of the historic period.

  • For Texas: also “must meet the Professional Qualifications and Requirements listed in TAC
  • 26.4, which also provides the required qualifications for Professional Archeologists (both terrestrial and underwater) and Geomorphologists or Geoarcheologists. PIs should submit a current Curriculum Vitae (CV) to the THC via e-mail at archeo-permits@thc.texas.gov to demonstrate they meet the state requirements.”
  • There are additional requirements specified in TAC
  • 26.4 beyond the federal requirements.
  • In addition, to survey in Texas an antiquities permit is required that must be held by the archaeologist on the project.
  • Experience interpreting side scan sonar, magnetometer, and subbottom profiler data and assisting historic and/or prehistoric potential.
  • Experience overseeing fieldwork.
  • Experience reporting on archaeological interpretation.

CFP: Challenges in Maritime Archaeology

Call for Papers

Date

August 7, 2024 – October 15, 2024

Location

Connecticut, United States

Subject Fields

Ancient History, Archaeology, Maritime History / Studies, Social Sciences

Mainsheet, a peer-reviewed journal of multidisciplinary maritime studies published by Mystic Seaport Museum, is seeking submissions for an upcoming issue on “Challenges in Maritime Archaeology.”

The submission deadline is October 15, 2024. Please see our CFP for details: https://www.mainsheet.mysticseaport.org/post/2624-deadline-extension-for-cfp-challenges-in-maritime-archaeology 

Submissions are subject to double blind peer review. Accepted papers are published online open access with no fee to authors, in addition to our beautifully designed print version. The journal is multidisciplinary and global in scope and is intended to be accessible to both academics and interested non-academics. Our first issue, on Maritime Social History, is here: https://www.mainsheet.mysticseaport.org/issue/8878.

Contact Information

Dr. Michelle I. Turner, Managing Editor

Mystic Seaport Museum
75 Greenmanville Ave.
Mystic, CT  06355

Contact Email

michelle.turner@mysticseaport.org

Offshore Marine Archaeologist

https://jobs.workable.com/view/wALDd67M4hA65kVSY5UJov/offshore-marine-archaeologist-in-offshore-at-channel-ship-services-limited

Description

Channel Ship Services Limited (CSS) is currently seeking a skilled and experienced Offshore Marine Archaeologist to join our team. As a specialist offshore maritime recruitment and placement agency, CSS provides top-quality staffing solutions to the offshore and maritime industries worldwide. With our ISO certifications and commitment to employee training and development, CSS is known for our exceptional service and dedication to maintaining industry standards.

The successful candidate will have the opportunity to work on exciting offshore archaeological projects, conducting research, surveys, and excavations in submerged environments. You will play a crucial role in uncovering and preserving maritime historical artifacts and sites.

At CSS, we believe in the importance of protecting and preserving our maritime heritage. As the Offshore Marine Archaeologist, you will have the opportunity to make a significant impact in this field, working alongside a team of dedicated professionals.

Responsibilities

  • Conduct submerged archaeological research, surveys, and excavations in offshore environments.
  • Identify and document maritime historical artifacts, sites, and shipwrecks.
  • Analyze and interpret data collected during research and excavation activities.
  • Prepare detailed reports and presentations on archaeological findings and interpretations.
  • Ensure compliance with international archaeological standards and guidelines.
  • Collaborate with other researchers, marine scientists, and archaeological experts.
  • Maintain accurate records of archaeological activities and findings.

Requirements

  • Must meet the Secretary of the Interior’s Professional Qualifications Standards for Archaeologists (https://files.hudexchange.info/resources/documents/hp-fact-sheet-secretary-%20interior-professional-qualification-standards.pdf).
  • The minimum professional qualifications in archeology are a graduate degree in archeology, anthropology, or closely related field plus:
  • 1. At least one year of full-time professional experience or equivalent specialized training in archeological research, administration, or management;
    2. At least four months of supervised field and analytic experience in general North American archeology, and
    3. Demonstrated ability to carry research to completion.
    In addition to these minimum qualifications, a professional in prehistoric archeology shall have at least one year of full-time professional experience at a supervisory level in the study of archeological resources of the prehistoric period. A professional in historic archeology shall have at least one year of full-time professional experience at a supervisory level in the study of archeological resources of the historic period.
  • For Texas: also “must meet the Professional Qualifications and Requirements listed in TAC §26.4, which also provides the required qualifications for Professional Archeologists (both terrestrial and underwater) and Geomorphologists or Geoarcheologists. PIs should submit a current Curriculum Vitae (CV) to the THC via e-mail at archeo-permits@thc.texas.gov to demonstrate they meet the state requirements.”
  • There are additional requirements specified in TAC §26.4 beyond the federal requirements.
  • In addition, to survey in Texas an antiquities permit is required that must be held by the archaeologist on the project.
  • Experience interpreting side scan sonar, magnetometer, and subbottom profiler data and assisting historic and/or prehistoric potential.
  • Experience overseeing fieldwork.
  • Experience reporting on archaeological interpretation.

Side-Scan Sonar for the Maritime Archaeological Society

https://www.gofundme.com/f/sidescan-sonar-for-the-maritime-archaeological-society?lang=en_US&utm_campaign=fp_sharesheet&utm_medium=customer&utm_source=copy_link

The Maritime Archaeological Society is excited to continue the search for historic shipwrecks in the PNW, but we need your help purchasing a Side-Scan Sonar!

Who is the Maritime Archaeological Society?

Founded in 2015, we are a non-profit, citizen-scientist, volunteer organization dedicated to using professional archaeology to search for historic wrecks in the Pacific Northwest.

What are you searching for?

Our targets include the wreck of a Spanish galleon known as the “Beeswax Shipwreck“, historic steamers, and sailing vessels along the Oregon and Washington coasts and the Puget Sound. There is also a rich history of Native American canoes swallowed by mud banks along our rivers. With interest from the indigenous communities that owned them, these vessels could become prime targets for discovery and repatriation.

What is a Side-Scan Sonar?

This device, towed behind our search boat, will create a picture of the search area. It’s the best way to find debris fields leading us to the wreck sites!

Discovering what happened to these vessels is challenging in these volatile and hard-to-search areas. Your contribution goes directly to purchasing a side-scan sonar, which we can deploy this summer with your help!

Re-Posted: On Call Staff Maritime Archaeologist

https://recruitingbypaycor.com/career/JobIntroduction.action?clientId=8a7883c670e54ea4017107d915f60a81&id=8a7885ac8f5ae6b5018f7eef7c12062b&source=&lang=en

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 MagPick 
  • 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: Hourly, as-needed   
Schedule: Monday-Friday, standard business hours; occasional weekend work depending on projects 
Location: Must reside in Pensacola, Florida 

  
Required Qualifications 

  • Advanced degree in maritime archaeology, archaeology, anthropology, or closely related field 
  • 1+ years of experience working on/directing maritime archaeology projects 
  • 1+ years of experience with analysis and technical report writing 
  • Expertise in maritime archaeological field methods and data collection 
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project) 
  • 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

  • Listed on the Register of Professional Archaeologists 
  • Ability to identify submerged archaeological features 
  • Demonstrable experience and professional working with crews during archaeological studies 
  • Proficient organizational, schedule, and budget 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 
  • 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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Pay Range: $21 – $30 per hour

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East Carolina University: Research Fellow appointment in Maritime Archaeology

https://ecu.peopleadmin.com/postings/71819

Organizational Unit OverviewThe Department of History in the Thomas Harriot College of Arts and Sciences at East Carolina University is composed of more than 20 full-time faculty members and staff. It offers a BA degree in History, a minor in History, MA in History, and a MA in Maritime Studies.
Job DutiesThe Department of History and the Program in Maritime Studies invite applications for a Research Fellow appointment in Maritime Archaeology. The Fellow for the Program in Maritime Studies is a stated definite term position. About 50% of the position will be focused on program coordination and development. The Fellow will be responsible for a broad range of activities in the Program including working in collaboration with Program faculty to seek and manage external funding proposals and building national and international programs to support community inclusive and engaged Maritime Archaeology in the management and protection of underwater cultural heritage (e.g. seminars, internships, partnerships, etc.). The remaining 50% of the position will focus on archaeological research and publication projects. The Fellow will be responsible for planning and undertaking archaeological fieldwork (project planning, dive safety, data collection and management, data analysis, etc.), and assisting with academic writing and professional editing.The Fellow will have the following responsibilities:Program Development and Coordination (50%)
Collaborate with faculty to develop research agendas that contribute to the historical and archaeological scholarship on community-engaged research, international development and relations in underwater cultural heritage management and protection, and best practices for inclusion in the field of Maritime Archaeology.Develop and maintain partnerships with community organizations to support and implement joint program activities.Coordinate with faculty, students, staff, and community partners to organize and implement events ranging from research seminars to community meetings and conferences.Project management and organizational support for the broad range of activities undertaken by the Program.Assist with the development and management of external funding proposals to support research.Archaeological research and publication (50%)
Plan and participate in underwater archaeological field research projects requiring travel.Develop content to communicate project activities and outcomes to internal and external communities.Assist with academic writing and professional editing.
Minimum Education/ExperienceMaster’s degree in Maritime Studies or related discipline with specialization in underwater archaeologyCertified to Register of Professional Archaeologist standards and advanced SCUBA certification and qualifications from the American Academy of Underwater Sciences (AAUS)Five or more years of experience in international partnership work with governments, non-governmental organizations, local community organizations, and other stakeholder groups related to the protection of underwater cultural heritageProfessional academic editing experience.A valid driver’s license is required.
License or Certification Required by Statute or RegulationA valid driver’s license is required.
Preferred Experience, Skills, Training/EducationExperience working on community-engaged maritime archaeological projects, international relations and development of cultural heritage management and protection programs is preferred.
Special Instructions to ApplicantApplication materials should be submitted online at www.jobs.ecu.edu using the position number 500517. Applicants must complete a candidate profile, submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae, and contact information for two current references. Official transcripts and 2 official letters of reference are required upon employment. Letters of reference will be requested upon selection as a finalist. References will receive an automated email from PeopleAdmin to submit letter. Inquiries regarding this position may be directed to Jennifer McKinnon at mckinnonje@ecu.eduApplicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.
Additional Instructions to ApplicantIn order to be considered for this position, applicants must complete a candidate profile online via the PeopleAdmin system and submit any requested documents. Additionally, applicants that possess the preferred education and experience must also possess the minimum education/experience, if applicable.
Job Open Date06/06/2024
Open Until FilledNo
Job Close Date – Positions will be posted until 11:59 p.m. EST on this date. If no closing date is indicated, the position may close at any time after the initial screening date.06/20/2024
Initial Screening Begins06/21/2024
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Eligibility for EmploymentFinal candidates are subject to criminal & sex offender background checks. Some vacancies also require credit or motor vehicle checks. ECU participates in E-Verify. Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States.
Office of Human Resources Contact InformationIf you experience any problems accessing the system or have questions about the application process, please contact the Office of Human Resources at (252) 328-9847 or toll free at 1-866-489-1740 or send an email to employment@ecu.edu. Our office is available to provide assistance Monday-Friday from 8:00-5:00 EST.