Archaeologist

Education & Experience / Certifications, Licenses & Registration Requirements

• Anthropology (
  Prehistory specialization
  ) or equivalent

• This is the entry-level position for an Archaeologist
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• Developmental assignments are made to familiarize the incumbent with Section 26A of the Act and land use actions.
• Progressively more difficult assignments will be made, leading to the competency required for an Archaeologist, Senior
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• Determines whether office review is adequate or if field reconnaissance/survey is necessary.
• Makes recommendations for cultural resource clearance
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• Assists in archaeological reconnaissance to identify archaeological resources that could potentially be impacted by proposed actions.
• Assists in stratifying project or activity areas into sampling units, both:
  • Horizontally on the ground surface
  • Vertically through subterranean testing
• Assists in laboratory analysis and evaluation of archaeological specimens recovered from reconnaissance.
• Uses resultant data to prepare archaeological reports
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• Laboratory analysis and evaluation involves:
  • Identification of archaeological specimens
  • Classification of specimens
  • Determining how archaeological specimens were used
  • Applies deduction to produce anthropological data
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• Uses the resultant data in the preparation of archaeological reports.