Archeologist

Archeological Survey Duties

Plan and execute surveys for the location and verification of archeological and historical sites.

Recommend required elements for research plans related to the methods and conditions for excavations, artifact analysis, and reporting to support archeological projects.

Administer archeological examination of road, reservoir, recreation, and other ground disturbing projects where archeological materials may be subject to destruction or damage for protection and mitigation of cultural sites.

Coordinate the budget and project plan of work for archeological and cultural activities.

Direct the preparation of maps, inventories, reports, and records relative to the discovery, protection, inventory, salvage, and interpretation of heritage and cultural resource areas to provide support to survey crew.

Prepare contract specifications for surveys of cultural and heritage resource sites to establish terms and conditions.

Develop interpretive information and technical reports to present the results of on-site surveys, research, or other studies.

Supervises 20% or less of the time.