Permanent, Full Time
$32.00 per hour
Closes December 7, 2024 or until filled
Posted November 25, 2024
Description and Duties
The New York State Education Department’s (NYSED) Office of Cultural Education is seeking candidates for an Education Specialist (field archaeologist) in the Archaeology Unit of the New York State Museum. Under the supervision of a Museum Scientist 4 of the Museum’s Cultural Resources Survey Program (CRSP; www.nysm.nysed.gov/research-collections/archaeology/crsp), Research and Collections Division, the incumbent participates in archaeological fieldwork for CRSP projects throughout New York State: Duties of this position include, but are not limited to, the following:
- Perform reconnaissance survey and site examination and data recovery excavation at archaeological sites to all current Cultural Resource Management (CRM) professional standards;
- Serve as field crew member or as crew chief as assigned, may also serve in a leadership role in absence of the project director;
- Assist with training of seasonal field staff and ensure proper use of vehicles and equipment;
- Assist with laboratory work and analysis, including assisting artifact processing, cleaning, organizing, labeling, photographing, and cataloging, using Museum standard practices;
- Conduct library and archival research and contribute to technical reports;
- Complete report production and distribution to all current professional standards, and enter field notes and other data into electronic databases; and
- Interact with public and with client agencies, and assist with Museum public outreach, such as providing material for Museum social media and making presentations to school groups and other visitors.
This position will require up to 80% Statewide travel from April-November. Travel Monday through Friday (37.5 hours weekly) is required for nearly all projects, with paid stays in single occupancy hotel rooms and Federal GSA rate per diem (at least $59 per night).
Minimum Qualifications
A Bachelor’s degree in archaeology, anthropology, or related field; prior archaeological field experience (field school and/or experience working in CRM); a valid driver’s license; access to reliable transportation or the ability to carpool from the Albany, New York region. Preference may be given to candidates who have a Master’s degree in anthropology, archaeology, museum studies, public archaeology or a related field and two years of experience in a cultural resource management (CRM) program and/or applicants with demonstrated expertise in the archaeology of New York State or nearby areas.
Generous benefits of working for New York State, including, but not limited to, the following:
Holiday & Paid Time Off (13 paid holidays annually, 13 days of paid vacation leave in year one, increasing to 20+ days with additional years of service, 5 days of paid personal leave annually, 13 days of paid sick leave annually); Health Care Benefits; Retirement Benefits.
How to Apply
To apply, please email a cover letter that provides details of prior field experience along with a resume/CV and contact information for at least two references to daria.merwin@nysed.gov.