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🔗Archaeological Laboratory Manager

  • Full Time
  • Fredericksburg, VA
  • $63,000 - $80,000 USD / Year
  • Department: Cultural Resources
  • Job Reference #: Req. # 2024-6474
  • Job Qualifications:

    The successful candidate must have:  Bachelor’s degree (or higher) in anthropology, archaeology, history, museum studies or closely related field and at least three (3) years of relevant work experience, one (1) of which was at a supervisory level.

     

    The ideal candidate will have any/all of the following:

    ·         Knowledge with/experience in compliance with applicable cultural resource laws including Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act

    ·         Understanding of generally accepted archaeological laboratory methods and procedures

    ·         Working knowledge of the material culture of the Mid-Atlantic

    ·         Experience with the standard analysis methods for a variety of artifact types

    ·         Knowledge of US History and the National Register of Historic Places Criteria,

    ·         Experience with federal (36 CFR 79) and state curation standards

    ·         Familiarity with alternative lab analysis and preservation methodologies, including x-radiography, electrolysis, and other stabilization methods

    ·         Knowledge of state historic preservation office guidelines throughout the service area

     

     

    If you have strong communication and organizational skills, are self-motivated, and can work well both independently and as part of a team, complete the online application process for this job posting at www.meadhunt.com/careers.

     

     

  • How to Apply:

    All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability.

     

     

    Mead & Hunt proudly offers medical, dental, and vision insurance, paid time off, paid sick leave, parental leave, a 401K plan with a generous company match, life and disability insurance, and an employee assistance program.

  • Job benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision insurance; paid vacation and sick days; 401K; life & disability insurance
  • Application URL: https://careers.meadhunt.com/jobs/6474?lang=en-us

Website Mead & Hunt

Mead & Hunt offers planning, design, and construction management services in the fields of engineering and architecture. We are a full service, multi-discipline consulting firm. Our in-house capabilities and diversity allow for the integration of several disciplines into individual organizational teams, each project team uniquely formed to meet the specific needs of each client. The corporation, founded in 1900, employs more than 1400+ employees. Our permanent offices are located in California, Colorado, Delaware, Florida, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, South Carolina, Texas, Virginia, Washington, Washington DC, West Virginia, and Wisconsin, and project offices throughout the country. Mead & Hunt is ranked among the top 500 architectural/engineering firms in the nation by Engineering News Record magazine.

Mead & Hunt, a nationally recognized professional services consulting firm, is experiencing exciting success and sustainable growth. As a result, we have a full-time position available for an archaeological laboratory manager.

 

Responsibilities include:

Overseeing workflows related to archaeological collections to assure quality control, staff productivity and appropriate training, and compliance with deadlines and budgets, to include the work of Collections Coordinators and Lab Technicians.
Responsible for accuracy, legibility, and completeness of all laboratory documents, as well as accuracy and completeness of reports and other deliverables.
Planning, performing, and/or delegating cataloguing and specialized artifact analyses, as appropriate.
Analyzing and interpreting data provided by lab staff and artifact specialists, and providing associated reporting, in accordance with project scope, timeline, and budget.
Composing or assisting with composing, as assigned, project reports and other deliverables for submission to clients and agencies.
Coordinating and communicating with staff, clients, landowners, and relevant agency personnel, as needed, or delegating such coordination and communication.
Tracking and reporting project expenses, including lab supplies, outside analysts, and curation costs.
Responsible for coordinating and contributing lab content to the company blog and social media accounts.
Updating the Laboratory, Cataloging, and Field Sampling Manuals as needed.
Maintaining a clean and safe laboratory in accordance with applicable laws and safety protocols.
Other duties as assigned.

Benefits

All NCPE interns received an hourly stipend, the rate is listed at each position description. Additionally, interns receive paid time off (PTO), paid Federal holidays if working full-time, and access to NCPE's Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for career and personal counseling, coaching, and referrals. Project sites may also offer a housing allowance and/or commuting stipend; this information is also listed in the description or offered during the interview.

Eligible NCPE interns who successfully complete their internships may count their position towards earning a Public Land Corps (PLC) Non-Competitive Hiring Authority certificate. To be eligible to earn a PLC certificate, an intern must be 30 years old or younger (or 35 if a veteran). Once earned, the PLC hiring authority certificate may be used to apply for eligible Federal temporary, term, or permanent positions. Successful completion of a NCPE internship does not guarantee Federal employment. Contact manager@preservenet.org for more details.

Eligibility

To be eligible, applicants must be
*at least 18 years old;
*no older than 30 years of age (or 35 years if a Veteran) when beginning the internship; applicants who are 31 or older (or 36 or older if a Veteran) are not eligible;
*currently enrolled in a degree-seeking academic program at the college level (or recently graduated within the past 12 months)
*be a U.S. Citizen or permanent resident.

Interns are not allowed to work more than 1200 hours total in the program; previous interns must stay within this overall limit. The length of an internship can vary from 10 to 30 weeks if full-time (40 hours per week) or longer if on a part-time schedule. If selected, the exact starting date will be determined by you and the NPS supervisor. The stipend rate is $17.00 per hour unless otherwise listed.

The successful candidate is responsible for finding and paying for travel to and housing at the internship location; some exceptions apply. The supervising office may be able to assist in locating housing but it is ultimately up to the individual accepting the internship to find accommodation.

The National Council requires all interns working in-person at Federal facilities and/or with Federal employees receive the Covid-19 vaccination. Please be advised that you may also be required to wear a mask, depending on the protocols adopted by your work site. Also be aware that, due to Government-wide security requirements, a background check will be required if you are selected for a position. This will include providing information about recent housing and employment history. The position supervisor will have more information about these requirements and procedures at the time of hiring. You may direct any questions to NCPE's Internship Program Director, Julee Johnson, at manager@preservenet.org.

Please note that interns are not NCPE or NPS employees. Stipends are academic awards and taxes are not withheld, nor are social security contributions made on your behalf. These funds may be taxable, however, so consult a tax preparation professional if you have questions.

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Step 1: Click on the Apply for Job button, then select Universal Application. Click on Register to create a User Account, which requires a username and email. A link will be sent to you from manager@preservenet.org to create a password. We suggest that you add this email to your safe senders list so you don't miss receiving this important link. You will be instructed to Log In to Preservenet using your username or email and password, which will take you back to the Universal Application.

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