Archaeologist

overview

position number:

county: lonoke

posting end date: [[postingenddate]]

anticipated starting salary: $58,700

section: [[section]]

hiring manager: megan perkins

contact: megan.m.perkins |

as the largest industry in arkansas, the arkansas department of agriculture is dedicated to the development and implementation of policies and programs for arkansas agriculture and forestry to keep its farmers and ranchers competitive in national and international markets while ensuring safe food, fiber, and forest products for the citizens of the state and nation. The department is organized into five divisions: forestry division, livestock and poultry division, natural resources division, plant industries division, and shared services division.

job series: conservationists - independent

classification: archaeologist

class code: scn
01i

pay grade: spc
01

salary range: $58,700 - $86,876

• this position will be under the supervision of a natural resource conservation service archeologist and/or senior cultural resource specialist but frequently will be working autonomously.
• assist the cultural resources specialist (crs) with cultural resource inventories, field investigations, and agency planning projects which may impact cultural resources.
• operate a global positioning system (gps) and/or geographic information system (gis) equipment and software for field data collection, as well as general computer hardware, software, and other related information technology in order to prepare reports and make determinations of effect.
• assist with the recordation of cultural resources unidentified through research and field investigations and assists in evaluation of cultural resources for their eligibility or significance relative to the national register of historic places.
• extensive field work including walking in rough and/or wet terrain, exposure to weather extremes, carrying equipment, digging test holes and working around farm equipment.

the archaeologist is responsible for conducting archaeological investigations, preserving cultural resources, and ensuring compliance with state and federal historic preservation laws. this position involves surveying, excavating, analyzing, and documenting historical and prehistoric sites across arkansas, often in coordination with other state agencies, tribal representatives, and research institutions. The archaeologist will work on projects related to heritage conservation, environmental compliance, and cultural resource management (crm) to support the protection and interpretation of arkansas’s rich archaeological heritage.

• conduct archaeological field surveys, excavations, and site assessments in compliance with state and federal regulations.
• use geospatial technology, mapping software, and field equipment to document and analyze site locations.
• identify, collect, and catalog artifacts, ecofacts, and site features using proper excavation and preservation techniques.
• assess the historical and cultural significance of sites for state projects, land management, and conservation efforts.
• process, analyze, and interpret archaeological data collected from fieldwork.
• prepare technical reports, site evaluations, and national register of historic places (nrhp) nominations.
• maintain detailed site records, artifact databases, and gis maps for state archives and public records.
• ensure compliance with section 106 of the nhpa, the arkansas antiquities act, and other cultural resource laws.
• assist in the development and implementation of cultural resource management plans for state-owned lands and development projects.
• provide recommendations on site protection, conservation strategies, and mitigation efforts for projects impacting historic or prehistoric resources.
• collaborate with native american tribes, historical societies, and local communities to ensure ethical stewardship of cultural sites.
• support state agencies in complying with federal and state historic preservation laws.
• conduct public outreach, educational programs, and workshops to promote awareness of arkansas’s archaeological heritage.
• develop interpretive materials, presentations, and reports…