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Job Opportunity with Kanasas Historical Society
The Kansas Historical Society (KSHS) has an opening for an archeologist to carry out cultural resources management work. A series of contracts with the Kansas Department of Transportation (KDOT) and the Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) require that we hire an archeologist to serve the day-to-day needs of KDOT and the NRCS, which includes consultation on proposed projects and fieldwork associated with some projects.
The minimum qualifications for this position are:
A graduate degree in Archeology or in Anthropology with a specialization in Archeology, or a graduate degree in a closely related field, and at least one year of experience in research concerning archeological resources;
At least one year of full-time professional experience at a supervisory level in the study of archeological resources; and
A valid driver's license
The successful candidate will have knowledge and experience in the Central Plains and be interested and proficient in both prehistoric and historic archeology. Preferred qualities includes experience conducting CRM fieldwork, familiarity with pertinent state and federal regulations, good written and verbal communication skills, experience in the evaluation of site significance; the ability to create databases and to produce figures for reports, the ability to draw together the work of other archeologists and specialists to produce clear, concise reports in a short period of time; and a demonstrated ability to carry research to completion, as evidenced by timely completion of research reports or similar documents.
Knowledge of Historic period archeology is especially desirable. The applicant will be expected to be available to be in the field about 8 days per month, more at times, and will be expected to be available for overnight field stays.
The Kansas Historical Society (http://www.kshs.org/) is housed in an attractive, modern facility located in Topeka, the capital city. State employee benefits are described at (http://da.state.ks.us/ps/benefits.htm). The salary range begins at $17.39/hour ($36,171.20 annually).
This job is posted on the Kansas Civil Service Jobs website, all interested applicants should consult this site at http://www.da.ks.gov/ps/pub/reqinfo.asp?id=163865
For applications and other position information, contact Linda Noakes, KSHS Human Resources, at 785.272.8681 x220 or lnoakes@kshs.org. Please do not reply to this email. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.
Individuals with disabilities are encouraged to contact the agency recruiter if reasonable accommodations are needed for any part of the application or hiring process.
Veterans Preference Eligible (VPE): Former military personnel or their spouses that have been verified as a "veteran" under K.S.A. 73-201 will receive an interview if they meet the minimum competency factors of the position. The veterans' preference laws do not guarantee the veteran a job. Positions are filled with the best-qualified candidate as determined by the hiring manager. Additional VPE information can be found at http://da.ks.gov/ps/aaa/recruitment/veterans.htm
The Kansas Historical Society is an Equal Opportunity Employer
-- Robert J. Hoard, PhD
State Archeologist, Kansas Historical Society
6425 SW 6th Avenue, Topeka, KS 66615-1099, USA
v: 785.272.8681 x269 f: 785.272.8682 rhoard@kshs.org
Kansas Archaeology, edited by R. J. Hoard & W. E. Banks
is available at http://www.kshs.org/store/home.php
The minimum qualifications for this position are:
A graduate degree in Archeology or in Anthropology with a specialization in Archeology, or a graduate degree in a closely related field, and at least one year of experience in research concerning archeological resources;
At least one year of full-time professional experience at a supervisory level in the study of archeological resources; and
A valid driver's license
The successful candidate will have knowledge and experience in the Central Plains and be interested and proficient in both prehistoric and historic archeology. Preferred qualities includes experience conducting CRM fieldwork, familiarity with pertinent state and federal regulations, good written and verbal communication skills, experience in the evaluation of site significance; the ability to create databases and to produce figures for reports, the ability to draw together the work of other archeologists and specialists to produce clear, concise reports in a short period of time; and a demonstrated ability to carry research to completion, as evidenced by timely completion of research reports or similar documents.
Knowledge of Historic period archeology is especially desirable. The applicant will be expected to be available to be in the field about 8 days per month, more at times, and will be expected to be available for overnight field stays.
The Kansas Historical Society (http://www.kshs.org/) is housed in an attractive, modern facility located in Topeka, the capital city. State employee benefits are described at (http://da.state.ks.us/ps/benefits.htm). The salary range begins at $17.39/hour ($36,171.20 annually).
This job is posted on the Kansas Civil Service Jobs website, all interested applicants should consult this site at http://www.da.ks.gov/ps/pub/reqinfo.asp?id=163865
For applications and other position information, contact Linda Noakes, KSHS Human Resources, at 785.272.8681 x220 or lnoakes@kshs.org. Please do not reply to this email. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.
Individuals with disabilities are encouraged to contact the agency recruiter if reasonable accommodations are needed for any part of the application or hiring process.
Veterans Preference Eligible (VPE): Former military personnel or their spouses that have been verified as a "veteran" under K.S.A. 73-201 will receive an interview if they meet the minimum competency factors of the position. The veterans' preference laws do not guarantee the veteran a job. Positions are filled with the best-qualified candidate as determined by the hiring manager. Additional VPE information can be found at http://da.ks.gov/ps/aaa/recruitment/veterans.htm
The Kansas Historical Society is an Equal Opportunity Employer
-- Robert J. Hoard, PhD
State Archeologist, Kansas Historical Society
6425 SW 6th Avenue, Topeka, KS 66615-1099, USA
v: 785.272.8681 x269 f: 785.272.8682 rhoard@kshs.org
Kansas Archaeology, edited by R. J. Hoard & W. E. Banks
is available at http://www.kshs.org/store/home.php
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