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.)
Directs the processing and curation of artifacts at the Anne Arundel County Archaeology Laboratory and its curation facility using established best practices.
Determines priorities for artifact processing, curation, and conservation, and tracks artifact processing and conservation status.
Supervises volunteers, interns, and County contractors involved in laboratory and collections work.
Maintains the County’s archaeological accessions database, and accessions new collections donated to the County.
Maintains laboratory supplies in good working order and reports supply needs to the Program Manager.
Supports the Archaeological Sites Planner with Joan Cass Beck Collection management and acquisition.
Provides technical assistance on cultural resources review for County-led development projects, as needed.
CLeads or contributes to research and report writing.
Participates in the development and execution of Preservation Stewardship Program fieldwork and public programs.
Organizes paper and digital records related to the County’s artifact collections.
Performs related duties as required.
KNOWLEDGE, ABILITIES, AND SKILLS
Specifically, the knowledge, skills, and abilities for the Archaeology Laboratory & Collections Manager position include the following:
Knowledge of federal, state and County laws, rules, and regulations related to archaeological investigations and curation standards;
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;
Demonstrated experience with customary archival and artifact management software platforms or tools used in the CRM industry;
Ability to convey best practices and professional oversight, in support of volunteers, interns, students and citizens participating in OPZ/CR-sponsored research and archaeological projects;
Ability to attend meetings or perform work at locations outside the office if necessary;
Strong organizational and planning skills;
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.
QualificationsGraduation from an accredited four-year college or university with major coursework in public or business administration or a related field; and two (2) or more years of experience in program management or program management support work in the field of cultural resources management, planning, and program management, requiring knowledge of a range of program issues to perform a variety of assignments.
NOTE: The two (2) or more years of experience in program management or program management support work in the field of cultural resources management, planning, and program management, requiring knowledge of a range of program issues to perform a variety of assignments may be substituted with a Master’s Degree.