The Maritime Archeology Program works to research, document, promote, and preserve the maritime archeological legacy of Wisconsin. This professional position works together with the Senior Maritime Archeologist, under supervision of the State Archeologist. Work is performed with a great deal of independence; there is minimal direct oversight. The position requires extensive travel and a seasonal work schedule exceeding 40 hours per week. The position will require physically working, conducting exploration, and completing fieldwork in Wisconsin waters, including the Great Lakes.

The position promotes the maritime program and educates consultants, public officials, and the public about Wisconsin’s maritime history, shipwrecks and the maritime landscape through multi-faceted public outreach, including participation in national and regional maritime conferences, presentations throughout Wisconsin, and training. The incumbent will conduct and direct underwater archeological fieldwork and monitoring. Together with the senior maritime archeologist they will work under the direction of the State Archeologist to develop task lists and priorities and will carry them out with the assistance of interns, volunteers or other archeologists. The incumbent is responsible for daily completion of field tasks, project notes and maps, and for proper maintenance of project equipment. The incumbent will also conduct historical research; complete technical report writing and National Register of Historic Places nominations based upon the archeological and archival research; provide volunteer training; monitor the program grants and budgets; and complete other project­ related tasks.