ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIALIST 2 (ARCHAEOLOGY) 15853J

Examples of work

• Under direction plans, organizes and conducts surveys of proposed departmental projects to determine the potential archaeological involvement and the need for additional surveys.
• Under direction plans, organizes, conducts, and assists in supervising field investigations of sites where potential archaeological involvement is indicated to determine the significance and degree of preservation of the site warranted.
• As required determines the probable effects of departmental projects on archaeological sites and makes recommendations that will minimize or mitigate those which are adverse.
• As required coordinates and reviews the work of archaeological consultants and sub-consultants.
• Maintains close coordination with staff of the State Historic Preservation Officer.
• Plans and organizes the investigation of sites, including test pitting, drafting plans and plotting areas for the scientific excavation of sites, recording stratigraphy, and preserving and recording materials.
• Studies and classifies artifacts: makes statistical analyses of archaeological objects and materials.
• Applies the National Register Criteria of Evaluation to determine if sites meet the requirements for inclusion in the National Register of Historic Places.
• As required prepares and assists in supervising the preparation of the archaeological Section of environmental impact statements.
• Meets with Planning, Design, and Construction personnel to contribute reports and ideas for minimization of adverse impacts on archaeological sites.
• As required meets with citizens, public officials and others on archaeological matters.
• As required supervises the operation and maintenance of technical equipment and devices.
• Trains bureau employees in archaeological procedures as required.
• Prepares clear, concise, effective correspondence as required.
• Prepares clear, concise and accurate archaeological and related reports.
• Establishes and maintains essential archaeological, technical, and other records and files.
• May be required to learn to utilize various types of electronic and/or manual recording and information systems used by the agency, office or related units.
• <b>REQUIREMENTS
• EDUCATION</b>
• Graduation from an accredited college with a Bachelor's degree in archaeology, anthropology or ethnology.

Experience

Two years of archaeological field and laboratory experience.

A Master's degree in archaeology, anthropology or ethnology may be substituted for one year of the above experience.

A Doctor's degree in archaeology. anthropology, or ethnology may be substituted for two years of the indicated experience.

License

Appointee will be required to possess a driver's license valid in New Jersey only if the operation of a vehicle, rather than employee mobility, is necessary to perform the essential duties of the position.

Knowledge, skills and abilities

• Wide knowledge of the techniques of ethnology, anthropology, and archaeological research and their application to specific projects.
• Wide knowledge of the importance of archaeological records and materials and of the factors important in their preservation.
• Considerable knowledge of the archaeology of the eastern states of the United States.
• Wide knowledge of and skill in scientific field excavation techniques, including site investigations, test pitting, planning and plotting areas for scientific excavation, recording stratigraphy, and preserving and recording materials in the field and in the laboratory.
• Wide knowledge of the techniques used in classifying and identifying artifacts.
• Wide knowledge of the cataloging of archaeological and ethnological collections.
• Ability to organize archaeological research and related work, analyze archaeological and anthropological problems, and develop appropriate work methods for individual excavation, surveys, and studies.
• Ability to conduct the survey of sites, the excavation of sites, the preservation of artifacts, the recording of stratigraphy, and the interpretation of findings.
• Ability to acquire and apply knowledge of all federal laws that refer to archaeological preservation.
• Ability to prepare reports of findings and other manuscript for submission to various State and federal agencies.
• Ability to prepare correspondence in the course of official duties.
• Ability to prepare clear, archaeologically sound, technically accurate and informative reports containing findings, conclusions, and recommendations.
• Ability to establish and maintain essential archaeological records and files.
• Ability to learn to utilize various types of electronic and/or manual recording and information systems used by the agency, office or related units.
• Ability to read, write, speak, understand, or communicate in English sufficiently to perform the duties of this position. American Sign Language or braille may also be considered as acceptable forms of communication.
• Persons with mental or physical disabilities are eligible as long as they can perform the essential functions of the job after reasonable accommodation is made to their known limitations. If the accommodation cannot be made because it would cause the employer undue hardship, such persons may not be eligible.