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>POSITION TITLE: Archeologist I
>CLASS/SALARY GROUP: 7304/B5 SALARY: $2,161/month
>POSTING NO.: 01-20-238
>DIVISION: State Parks INTERVIEWING SUPERVISOR: Margaret Howard
>PHONE: 512/389-4875 FAX: 512/389-4819
>E-MAIL: margaret.howard@...
>POSITION LOCATION: Austin Headquarters, 4200 Smith School Road, Austin, TX
>78744
>POSTING DATE: January 30, 2001
>CLOSING DATE: March 6, 2001
>GENERAL POSITION DESCRIPTION: Functions as a crew member on field surveys,
>testing projects, and monitoring projects conducted by Archeology Survey
>Team, and assists with management of general archeological collections in
>agency repository. Responsibilities include survey, testing, monitoring of
>construction excavations, site recording, artifact analysis, and report
>preparation. Assists with artifact processing, cataloging, and collections
>management. Writes sections of archeological reports, including materials
>recovered and environmental background sections, that meet the
>specifications of the Antiquities Code of Texas. Oversees maintenance of
>Archeology Survey Team vehicles. Serves as Additional Duty Safety Officer
>(ADSO) for Archeology Laboratory and Archeology Survey Team. Organizes and
>presents outreach activities to the public.
>WORKING CONDITIONS: (1) Up to one-third of work effort involves travel to
>other parts of Texas; (2) Requires outdoor work in all seasons and weather
>conditions; (3) Occasionally will require work hours other than 8:00 a.m. to
>5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday.
>MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
>Education: Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university
>with a degree in anthropology or archeology.
>Experience: Six months of experience in archeology.
>License: Must possess or be able to obtain within 30 days of employment, a
>valid Texas class "C" driver's license.
>SELECTION CRITERIA:
>Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: (1) Ability to work under minimal
>supervision, exercise initiative, and accomplish several tasks
>simultaneously; (2) Knowledge of data collection techniques, archeological
>materials and tools, and laboratory procedures necessary for performing
>archeological investigations and analyses; (3) Knowledge of microcomputers,
>word processing, and spreadsheet software; (4) Knowledge of collections
>management procedures; (5) Knowledge of workplace safety issues and
>compliance; (6) Knowledge of vehicle maintenance procedures and scheduling;
>(7) Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and using technical
>writing skills; (8) Knowledge of Texas archeology; (9) Ability to establish
>and maintain effective working relationships; (10) Skill in archeological
>site identification and/or testing, and archeological field recording,
>similar to that obtained in an archeological field school.
>Additional Requirements: A vitae and a recent technical writing sample are
>required to be attached to the State of Texas application, but not in lieu
>of, and will be used in the selection process.
>FORWARD APPLICATION TO: TPWD Employment, Recruitment and Retention Branch,
>4200 Smith School Road, Austin, TX 78744
>http://www.tpwd.state.tx.us/involved/jobvac/01_20_238.htm