Forwarded message: >From wormser Wed Sep 07 18:29 CDT 1994 From: Alan Wormser <wormser> Message-Id: <[log in to unmask]> Subject: Job: Archeo. Asst. To: [log in to unmask] (Archeology List) Date: Wed, 7 Sep 94 18:29:00 CDT Cc: wormser (Alan Wormser) X-Mailer: ELM [version 2.3 PL11] The Adjutant General's Department of Texas (National Guard) is conducting an inventory of its historical properties. We have a position for an Archeologist Assistant. If interested, please contact us for an application form. PHONE: (512) 465-5133 Adjutant General's Department ATTN: Human Resources Office P.O. Box 5218 Austin, TX 78763-5218 Salary: $20,652 / year Period: Six months (renewable up to three years) Job ID# 94-53 Closing date: 6 Oct 1994 ARCHEOLOGIST ASSISTANT GENERAL DESCRIPTION The work involves assisting in archeological and historical research under the supervision of the Director of Cultural Resources, Environmental Resources Management Branch, Facilities and Engineering Directorate of the Texas Army National Guard. The employee will assist the Staff Archeologist in survey, testing, and laboratory analysis. The employee will also assist the Staff Historian in archival research, photography, oral history interviews, and preparation of reports and National Register documentation for historic structures. Travel may be required 25% to 75% of the time. Employment is for a six-month period, renewable. EXAMPLES OF WORK PERFORMED * Assists in archeological surveys and test excavations * Assists in preparing research reports, scopes of work, and data recovery plans * Assists in mapping archeological sites * Conducts small-scale surveys for specific construction projects and training exercises * Monitors trenching, scraping, and other construction activities for archeological remains * Analyzes artifacts, soil samples, and flotation samples in the lab * Assists in preparing illustrations, photographs, and maps for reports and publications * Assists in archival searches and oral history interviews * Assists in preparing reports and National Register documentation for historic structures * Performs other duties as needed to comply with State and Federal regulations * Other duties as assigned MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES % Time Major Responsibilities of the Position ====== ====================================== 40 Field survey, mapping, excavation 20 Report preparation, Determination of Eligibility documentation 20 Laboratory analysis and artifact preparation 5 Assists the Staff Historian with historical investigations 5 Assists staff in Section 106 and Section 110 requirements and State and Army regulations 10 Other duties as assigned GENERAL QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS Experience and Training * At least two years of experience with archeology and/or historic preservation. * Must have excellent writing and communication skills * Ability to complete assigned work on time Education * Undergraduate degree from an accredited university. Four years of experience in archeology will be considered in place of an undergraduate degree. * Preference given for those with degrees in Anthropology, History, Geography, Classics, or a related Environmental Science. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities * Map reading skills required * Good communication and writing ability * Preference will be given to individuals with special skills including historic or archival research, soils and geomorphology, use of surveying instruments and cartography, illustrating or drafting skills, photography, statistical skills, osteology, or lithic analysis. THE ADJUTANT GENERAL'S DEPARTMENT DOES NOT DISCRIMINATE ON THE BASIS OF RACE COLOR, NATIONAL ORIGIN, SEX, RELIGION, AGE, OR DISABILITY IN EMPLOYMENT OR THE PROVISION OF SERVICES.