[ShovelBums.Org] Archaeological Project Lead, Off-Highway Motor Vehicle Recreation Division, Sacramento, CA $13-$15/hr

The Off-Highway Motor Vehicle Recreation (OHMVR) Division is currently seeking an Archaeological Project Leader to work out of their Sacramento Headquarters' Office. This is a seasonal position not to exceed 1500 hours per year. This position will work under the direction of Associate State Archaeologists in the Cultural Program for the OHMVR Division. This position is responsible for assisting in the California Environmental Quality Act and Public Resources Code 5024 review of projects. The incumbent will take the lead in conducting archival research, surveying, test excavating, and monitoring proposed projects. Archaeological survey duties include hiking in all terrain for up to ten hours per day carrying packs of at least 15lbs. Field duties include recording archaeological sites on DPR 523 site records, using a compass, reading USGS topographic maps, and collecting geospatial data using GPS units. This position may include time working with archaeological collections, archival documents, and geographic information systems software. Occasional travel statewide to State Vehicular Recreation Areas will be required. State housing is not available.

Wages: ($13.17 - $15.71/hour)

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Two years of experience doing research and field work in archeology, including site survey, excavation, museum laboratory, and exhibit work.  (Graduate work in archeology or anthropology may be substituted for the required experience.)

Education:  B.A. in Anthropology (Archaeology concentration preferred.)

KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES

Knowledge of:  American archeological field methods, laboratory and museum techniques, procedures, and operation; California ethnology; New World prehistory, geology, paleontology, zoology, and osteology.

Ability to:  Plan all aspects of a field archeological exploration; plan and direct the work of others; estimate project requirements in terms of tools, equipment, manpower and time; supervise the           application of accepted techniques to specific projects and problems; organize and present technical material           orally or in written form; analyze situations accurately and take effective action; establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.

SPECIAL PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS

Ability and willingness to live in the field under primitive, outdoor conditions; willingness to travel throughout the State; willingness to work long and irregular hours.

Submit Standard State Application and Resume to:

Kelly Long

Associate State Archaeologist

OHMVR Division HQ

1725 23rd Street, Suite 200

Sacramento, CA 95816

Application online at:

http://jobs.ca.gov/OEC/jobs/stateapp.aspx

Questions, contact Kelly Long at (916) 324-4442

Deadline: Friday, 01/14/2011