Assistant State Underwater Archaeologist Administrator II

Introduction

The Maryland Historical Trust (MHT), an agency of the Maryland Department of Planning, is seeking to hire a State Underwater Archaeologist. MHT is the state agency dedicated to preserving and interpreting the legacy of Maryland’s past. Through research, conservation and education, MHT assists the people of Maryland in understanding their historical and cultural heritage. Part of the Maryland Department of Planning, MHT serves as Maryland’s State Historic Preservation Office (SHPO) pursuant to the National Historic Preservation Act of 1966.

Website: mht.maryland.gov

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100 Community Place, Crownsville, MD 21032

The main purpose of this position is to assist the State Underwater Archaeologist to implement a statewide program to enhance Maryland’s historic sites and traditions by identifying, evaluating, protecting and studying maritime and underwater archaeological resources located within Maryland State waters; disseminating research and educational information about State submerged cultural resources to both professional and public communities, and executing authorized and mandated federal and State activities and programs as they relate to maritime and underwater archaeological resources.

The position directly supports the Agency mission to enhance Maryland’s historic sites and traditions and preserve Maryland’s heritage resources.

Enforces all state and federally mandated legislation, regulations, standards and guidelines promulgated for the identification, assessment, protection and study of submerged cultural resources in Maryland, deals especially with compliance review. Reviews projects submitted for historic preservation review in compliance with state and federal historic preservation laws.

Assists the State Underwater Archaeologist by managing grants, reviewing archaeology permit applications for completeness and providing data for underwater archaeology program portions of required state and federal reports and planning documents.

Assists the State Underwater Archaeologist by maintaining inventory records and coordinating repair and maintenance of boats, vehicles, diving and other field equipment.

Assists the State Underwater Archaeologist with maintenance of volunteer, diving, field and other records.

Assists the State Underwater Archaeologist with planning, design and conduct of underwater archaeological field work, including the statewide survey and inventory program; maintains all documentation pertaining to field work including notes, photographs, drawings and final reports.

Maintains diving and field abilities through skills maintenance activities and continuing education as necessary.

Provides and/or assists with educational activities and undertakes public relations efforts relating to submerged cultural resources in order to provide the historic and cultural traditions of the State.

Provides appropriate information, training and technical assistance pertaining to underwater archaeological issues and the relevant legislation, regulations, standards and guidelines to government organizations, non-profits and the public.

Coordinates social media, website updates, and develops and/or supports development of online resources related to the Maryland Maritime Archaeology Program and submerged cultural resources.

Serves as additional staff and/or alternate representing MHT, MD SHPO, and/or the Maryland Maritime Archaeology Program at meetings, trainings, events, and/or exercises, etc., related to management and protection of submerged and intertidal cultural resources.

Education:

Graduation from an accredited high school or possession of a high school equivalency certificate.

Experience:

Five years of administrative staff or professional work.

• Candidates may substitute 30 credit hours from an accredited college or university for each year up to four years of the required experience.
• Candidates may substitute the possession of a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university and one year of experience in administrative staff or professional work for the required experience.
• Candidates may…