Research Archaeologist - State Program Administrator Senior

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* Working Title:

Research Archaeologist*
* ** Job Class:
State Program Administrator Senior*
* ** Agency:
Administration Dept*
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** Job ** : 94816

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** Location** :
St. Paul

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** Telework Eligible** :
Yes

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** Full/Part Time** :
Full-Time

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** Regular/Temporary** :
Unlimited

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** Who May Apply** :
Open to all qualified job seekers

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** Date Posted** : 06/12/2026

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** Closing Date** : 07/02/2026

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** Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit** :
Administration Dept / Administration-MAPE

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** Division/Unit** :
State Archaeologist

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** Work Shift/Work Hours** :
Day Shift

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** Days of Work** :
Monday - Friday

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** Travel Required** :
Yes - up to 20%

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** Salary Range:**  $28.26 - $41.43 / hourly; $59,006 - $86,505 / annually

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** Classified Status** :
Classified

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** Bargaining Unit/Union** : 214 - MN Assoc of Professional Empl/MAPE

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** FLSA Status** :
Non-exempt

+ Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities (/connect
700/) :
Yes

** The work you'll do is more than just a job.*
* At the State of Minnesota, employees play a critical role in developing policies, providing essential services, and working to improve the well-being and quality of life for all Minnesotans. The State of Minnesota is committed to equity and inclusion, and invests in employees by providing benefits, support resources, and training and development opportunities.

The Office of the State Archaeologist (OSA) ()  is the chief public contact for archaeology in Minnesota. The OSA provides archaeological services and oversight to State and local governments, professional archaeologists, and the public with archaeological site protection, archaeological education, and archaeology research as defined by Minnesota's laws and statutes. The OSA promotes efficient management of archaeological resources in Minnesota and a better understanding of the State's past.

We are seeking a Research Archaeologist to help the OSA fulfill its statutory responsibilities. In this position, you will provide field, lab, and archival research; documentation and database development and maintenance; supervision of archaeologists licensed under provisions of statutes; and public education components. This work requires building and maintaining collaborative and effective relationships with tribes, governmental agencies, businesses, and individuals. In fulfilling duties as specified under Minnesota Statutes 138 (https://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below).

and 307.08 (https://) , responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

+ Administering the Minnesota Archaeological Site Inventory and the OSA Web Portal by managing data related to archaeological and cemetery/burial site information in Minnesota, including providing training and troubleshooting to OSA Portal users.

+ Managing the licensing process for archaeological licenses issued under the Minnesota Field Archaeology Act by managing the intake, routing, and notification process of archaeological licenses; managing the license review process coordination; and maintaining OSA license database, documentation, and expirations.

+ Assisting with archaeological and burial site investigations and management by conducting field investigations, as necessary, and documenting field investigations and analyzing archaeological site information. This may include supervising and/or monitoring fieldwork conducted by others.

+ Performing outreach and advocacy working with collaborating organizations to raise awareness of and appreciation for Minnesota's archaeological resources; hosting researchers and visitors to OSA; and developing papers and presentations for professional organizations and educational programs for public groups, agencies, and others pertaining to Minnesota's archaeological heritage and the OSA.

+ Other office administrative duties, including administering accounts receivable and payable.

This position is eligible for up to a 50% hybrid telework arrangement. With a telework arrangement, additional onsite attendance may be required for team meetings or as requested by management to meet business needs. Completion of a telework agreement will be required. Please review the Telework Policy ()  for details.

Additionally, this position is required to travel between 5% - 10%, including overnight stays, to meet position responsibilities and business needs. Traveling up to 20% may be required during the peak field season (April through November) with stakeholders, partners, and customers at their preferred location(s) and/or archaeological sites. Actual overnight travel is adjustable based on service needs.

** Minimum Qualifications*
* The following qualifications are required of all applicants seeking consideration for this position. Only applicants whose application materials clearly demonstrate fulfillment of each of these minimum…