Job Description

Job Description and Duties

ASSOCIATE STATE ARCHAEOLOGIST - CULTURAL RESOURCES DIVISION / ARCHAEOLOGICAL RESEARCH PROGRAM

This position may be downgraded for recruitment purposes.

The reporting location for this position is at the State Archaeological Collections Research Facility (SACRF) in McClellan, Ca. The Associate State Archeologist will work under the general direction of the Senior State Archeologist to perform the more difficult and varied work in archaeological investigation and cultural resource management. The incumbent works within a team at SACRF and related programs to support 280 park units across 21 districts. This position is eligible for telework.

This Associate State Archaeologist manages collections and advances research in the State Archaeological Collections Research Facility to ensure one of the State’s most extensive, significant and diverse collection of artifacts are secure, organized, accessible, and repurposed through scholarly research, exhibition, and other appropriate uses. The primary and immediate responsibility is supporting Tribes with the repatriation of archaeological collections as required by NAGPRA and CalNAGPRA. The incumbent collaborates with Tribes, districts, and other institutions holding archaeological collections controlled by State Parks to facilitate repatriation and may participate in on-site collections support, ancestral site/archeological visits, survey, excavations, evaluations, and monitoring of cultural resources statewide.

Training and Development Assignments may be considered.

State housing is not available. For further information regarding this position, please contact Heather Martin at (916) 261-4937 or at Heather.Martin@parks.ca.gov .

This recruitment may be used to fill identical vacancies which may occur within 180 days of the Final Filing Date of this job posting.

You will find additional information about the job in the .

Special Requirements

Candidates that believe they meet the Minimum qualifications based on a pattern of education from the classification description (specifications) must provide a copy of your degree/transcripts and/or license along with your application (STD. 678) to be considered for this position. If selected for the position transcripts will be required prior to appointment.

DO NOT include any confidential information to your application or supporting documents (i.e., Social Security Number, birthdate, marital status, medical information, examination results, method of eligibility, etc.)

SROA/SURPLUS Applicants: You must check the SROA/Surplus as your claimed method of eligibility and attach your SROA/Surplus letter as an additional document.

Desirable Qualifications

In addition to evaluating each candidate's relative ability, as demonstrated by quality and breadth of experience, the following factors will provide the basis for competitively evaluating each candidate:

The ideal candidate is: inquisitive and resourceful; organized with an attention to detail; open minded, articulate and trustworthy in all their communication; and a willing collaborator with all their colleagues.

Benefits

Benefit information can be found on the CalHR website and the CalPERS website.

Additional Instructions

If submitting your completed Application Package by mail or hand delivery, you must include the Position # 549-840-2809-003and the Job Control # JC - 479805in the “Examination or Job Title for which you are applying” section on the STD. 678. 

Note: If you are applying for multiple positions, you must complete a STD. 678 for each position separately. Incomplete applications or applications received with multiple positions listed on one application will not be considered.

Employment History on the STD 678 must be complete and include dates, accurate hours per week, total time worked, duties and responsibilities, and contact names and phone numbers of supervisors. Failure to submit a completed STD 678 may result in you being screened out. Only the most qualified candidates will be invited to an interview.

Required Application Package Documents

The following items are required to be submitted with your application. Applicants who do not submit the required items timely may not be considered for this job:

• Current version of the State Examination/Employment Application STD Form 678 (when not applying electronically), or the Electronic State Employment Application through your Applicant Account at All Experience and Education relating to the Minimum Qualifications listed on the Classification Specification should be included to demonstrate how you meet the Minimum Qualifications for the position.
• Resume is optional. It may be included, but is not required.

Job Tags

Permanent employment, Full time, Immediate start, Remote work,

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