Duties(Note: The duties and responsibilities enumerated in this class specification are for the purpose of determining a common set of minimum qualifications and salary level for all positions in this class. They are not intended to include all of the essential functions of all positions in the class.)
Assist with the oversight of archaeological fieldwork for the Preservation Stewardship Program using established best practices for survey, excavation, documentation, and reporting.
Assists the Archaeological Sites Planner with compliance-related site visits, surveys, and reporting.
Drafts management summaries and technical reports for completed archaeological fieldwork in a timely fashion.
Supervises volunteers, interns, and County contractors during archaeological fieldwork.
Prepares and submits new archaeological site forms for registration on the Maryland Inventory of Historic Properties and updates site forms as needed.
Catalogs artifacts resulting from excavations and other artifact collections as needed.
Maintains an inventory of field equipment, ensures the equipment is in good working order, and reports equipment needs to the Program Manager.
Provides technical assistance on cultural resources review for County-led development projects, as needed.
Contributes to research and artifact curation/conservation.
Participates in the development and execution of the Preservation Stewardship Program public programs.
Performs related duties as required.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
Knowledge of federal, state and County laws, rules, and regulations related to archaeological investigations.
Knowledge of the County's historic and archaeological resources, familiarity with common archival resources relevant to County history, strong artifact
Knowledge (both identification and curatorial needs,) and a thorough understanding of the County's heritage themes.
A strong working knowledge of typical artifacts and the archaeological site types common to Anne Arundel County.
Ability to work both independently and as a member of a team;
Skill in the use and application of office technologies such as the Google platform and ArcGIS.
Ability to maintain best practices and the highest professional standards for OPZ/CR-sponsored archaeological studies and investigations;
Strong organizational and planning skills;
Ability to attend meetings or perform work at locations outside the office
Qualifications
Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university; and one (1) or more years of experience in a program/specialization area directly related to the assignment of the position.