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🔗Environmental Specialist II – Archaeologist
Website Delaware Division of Historical & Cultural Affairs/State Historic Preservation Office
The Delaware State Historic Preservation Office (SHPO) operates programs to locate, study, and record Delaware's historic buildings, structures, objects, districts, landscapes, and archaeological sites. The SHPO assists and encourages Delawareans to value, preserve, and protect these resources that reflect our history and heritage. The SHPO is located within the Division of Historical and Cultural Affairs, an agency of the State of Delaware. The Division’s mission is to serve Delaware residents and visitors by identifying, preserving, and interpreting Delaware history. The Division operates museums, partners with community organizations and nonprofits on history-related activities, and has care of the state's collections of museum objects, archaeological artifacts, and works of art.
This position has been reclassified and now offers career advancement! Please see full job description posted on our website.
This is a full-time, permanent merit position with the State of Delaware, supported by federal funds. Archaeologists in this position assist the agency in its protection of the state’s archaeological resources. The position’s primary duties include: consulting with federal, state and local agencies and applicants concerning the effects of their projects on historic properties; and reviewing archaeological work involving the identification, evaluation, and treatment of sites. The work occasionally includes planning and conducting archaeological surveys.
This position works closely with fellow SHPO team members and with staff in other parts of the Division, especially in providing technical assistance and conducting public outreach events
We are looking for someone who enjoys working as part of a team and has the ability to communicate well with all types of constituents.