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Archaeologist-E - Limited Term

State of Michigan
State of Michigan Salary
Lansing, MI Contractor
POSTED ON 4/17/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/16/2026
Job Description

This position reviews proposed projects for archaeological impacts and assists archaeological permitting for high-speed internet installation on state-owned land and bottomlands. Responsibilities include assessing project impacts to resources, recommending archaeological surveys when appropriate, assisting data management, assisting archaeological permitting and working with permit applicants on project alterations to avoid or minimize negative impacts to resources. This role helps develop guidance and best practices on effective stewardship measures for archaeological resources during high-speed internet infrastructure projects. This position works with other state and federal agencies, tribes and industry connected to infrastructure projects to align and streamline permitting. It collaborates with industry to ensure resource identification and protection measures are practical and can be effectively applied. This position works collaboratively with internal staff and operates within the Archaeology Section of the Michigan History Center (MHC), DNR.

Position Description

This position is being filled as a limited-term assignment for up to two years, with the possibility of extension.

Required Education And Experience

Education

Possession of a bachelor's degree in archaeology or a field of anthropology.

Experience

Archaeologist 9

No specific type or amount is required.

Archaeologist 10

One year of professional experience conducting archaeological research activities equivalent to an Archaeologist 9.

Archaeologist P11

Two years of professional experience conducting archaeological research activities equivalent to an Archaeologist, including one year equivalent to an Archaeologist 10.

Additional Requirements And Information

Successful candidates must demonstrate that they meet the minimum qualifications of the Secretary of the Interior Professional Qualifications Standards for Archaeology (36 CFR 61). Complete and attach the qualifications form available on the Michigan State Historic Preservation Office (SHPO) website; do not submit your form to the SHPO. Remember to attach your resume or Curriculum Vita.

Please attach a cover letter, resume, official college transcripts and three references to your application. For our purposes, "Official Transcripts" must contain the college/university name and address, the degree conferred and date granted, coursework completed (especially if no degree granted), and the Registrar's signature and/or seal.

Information provided in your application, resume, cover letter, transcripts, and any other documentation provided will be used to verify responses to the supplemental questions. Unsupported responses may not be considered further.

Your application for any position does not guarantee that you will be contacted by the Department/Agency for further consideration. Only those applicants interviewed will be notified of the results.

Applicants will be appointed only to positions in areas for which their experience and education is appropriate.

View the entire job specification at: https://www.michigan.gov/mdcs/-/media/Project/Websites/mdcs/JOBSPECS/A/Archaeologist.pdf

Accommodations

If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the application or selection processes, please contact the ADA coordinator for the agency that posted this position vacancy.

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