MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

The selected candidate must meet the advertised minimum qualifications to include State Entry Qualifications as well as Agency Specific Qualifications

STATE ENTRY QUALIFICATIONS:

· High school diploma GED/ and two (2) years of job related experience.

AGENCY SPECIFIC QUALIFICATIONS:

· Possesses a Bachelor’s and/or graduate degree in Anthropology or Archaeology or a closely related field.

· Read and understand plans, maps, and aerial photographs.

· Make correct inferences from available information and select the appropriate rule, policy, or procedure to follow. Recollect instructional information to accurately apply new knowledge and skills learned in work performed.

· Communicate and work effectively with internal and external staff, agencies, consultants, and customers in a professional, cooperative manner to provide quality customer service.

· Communicate ideas and facts to individuals and groups both verbally and in writing in a clear, professional, and organized manner.

· Adapt to change including new policies and procedures.

· Manage own time effectively while dealing effectively with multiple priorities.

· Problem solve – generate and evaluate alternatives to recommend a sound solution applying the appropriate rule, policy, or procedure, or suggest new methods and procedures, as needed.

· Work effectively with others to find mutually acceptable solutions.

AGENCY PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

· Completion of a Master’s degree from an accredited college or university in Archaeology, Anthropology, or closely related field in accordance with the Secretary of Interior Qualification Standards for Archaeology with requisite experience (i.e. experience in fieldwork [survey] and resource identification).

· NOTE: Applicants who have completed their master’s coursework and are in the process of completing their thesis in order to satisfy their degree requirement will be considered. Please indicate this in your application.

· Possesses basic knowledge of the identification, evaluation, and management of archaeological resources to include demonstrated archaeological fieldwork consisting of survey, testing, and/or excavation procedures to include laboratory analysis experience (knowledge in this area is typically obtained through a Master’s degree in Archaeology, Anthropology, or a closely related field).

· Possesses familiarity with related legislation such as the National Historic Preservation Act, the Georgia Environmental Policy Act, and Section 4(f) of the US DOT Act and competency in comprehending laws, policies, rules and regulations related to archaeological resources.