Archaeologist (Historic Preservation Specialist Series)

Job Summary - Why you’ll love this position

Job Location: 601 W Main St, Jefferson City Missouri

Why you’ll love this position: The historic preservation specialist performs routine entry-level activities involving background research prior to fieldwork for jobs, conducting archaeological fieldwork to identify, test, and mitigate archaeological sites, and completing initial field documentation of architectural resources and bridges. This position also conducts field and background survey work to locate, test, evaluate, excavate, and salvage archaeological sites. Responsibilities are performed under direct supervision.

This opening is for one of our CAREER-LADDER positions which offers the opportunity for career advancement without having to participate in the competitive selection interview process. As you continue to learn, acquire new skills, and gain experience, you can be promoted to a higher-level position. This position may be filled at one of three levels based on knowledge, skills, and abilities. The entry salary is posted above, an intermediate starting salary of $56,712.48 and a senior starting salary of $61,249.44.

Note for internal applicants: Successful candidates already at rates above the posted salary will be evaluated on an individual basis to determine final salary outcome.

Responsibilities - What you’ll do

• Ensuring projects are completed under the guidelines of Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act along with other federal and state regulations.
• Planning for and conducting archaeological investigations, including Phase I (identification), Phase II (assessment), and Phase III (data recovery/salvage).
• Processes field data for analysis and report production, including completion of field documentation, preparation of artifacts for analysis and curation, and assembles associated documentation for project archives.
• May direct crews during Phase I surveys and Phase II testing of archaeological sites and may serve as a project leader for cultural resource investigations.
• Collaborating with state and federal agencies and internal personnel as part of the Section 106 process.

Qualifications - All you need for success

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Historic Preservation, Archaeology, Anthropology, or related field.
• Successful completion of a range of motion examination and a medical-physical examination.

Special Working Conditions:

• Job requires regular, statewide, overnight travel.
• Job requires moderate physical activity.
• Job requires exposure to moderately adverse and undesirable environmental conditions.
• A postsecondary degree is the best measure to ensure candidates possess required knowledge in scientific practices, regulatory knowledge, and technical skills taught in formal environmental programs.

Preferred Qualifications: MoDOT is looking for team members who align with our preferred employee qualities. Please click the following link to learn more about our preferred employee qualities. Preferred Employee Qualities | Missouri Department of Transportation

Job Details - More reasons to love this position

MoDOT offers an excellent benefits package that includes a defined pension plan, generous amounts of leave and holiday time, and eligibility for health insurance coverage. Visit our CAREERS page to explore all we have to offer. Your total compensation is more than the dollars you receive in your paycheck. To help demonstrate the value of working for MoDOT, we have created an interactive Total Compensation Calculator. This tool provides a comprehensive view of benefits and more that are offered to prospective employees. The Total Compensation Calculator and other applicant resources can be found HERE.

At MoDOT you will play a key role in maintaining the seventh largest highway system in the United States. We value team players who are open-minded and work well with others to accomplish goals and fulfill our mission of safety, service, and stability. We see the growth of our team members as an investment, both in MoDOT's future and yours. If you're looking for diverse opportunities, challenging work, and a flexible environment, we want to talk to you about joining our winning team. MoDOT operates on shared values and your success in our organization depends upon modeling these values. CLICK HERE to view our mission, values, and tangible results. If you embrace these values, we welcome your application.

Contact Details - If you have questions or require any accommodations to participate in the application or interview process please contact:

cohrmocareers@modot.mo.gov

The State of Missouri is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to developing and maintaining a talented workforce.