Department of Parks & Recreation
Location
Sacramento County, CA | United States
Job description
SENIOR STATE ARCHEOLOGIST - CULTURAL RESOURCES DIVISION / ARCHEOLOGICAL RESEARCH
The Senior State Archaeologist supervises and directs a major unit of professional archaeological staff within the Department’s Cultural Resources Division. The incumbent holds full administrative responsibility for the State Archaeological Collections Research Facility. The primary and immediate responsibility is supporting Tribes with the repatriation of archaeological collections as required by NAGPRA and CalNAGPRA. The incumbent coordinates between the Archaeological Research Program and related programs to perform research that ensures the timely delivery of information in support of the department's legal obligations under Assembly Bill 275. The Senior State Archaeologist advises department leadership, legislative bodies, commissions, and partner agencies on findings related to the management of data records and systems for the department. This position makes difficult technical decisions for archaeological collections and research; formulates cultural resource management programs and research plans; and makes recommendations to upper management regarding cultural resource-related issues; along with other related work.
Training and Development Assignments may be considered.
This position is designated as telework eligible-office centered.
State housing is not available. For further information regarding this position, please contact Eric Blind at (916) 628-2441 or at [email protected] .
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Candidates that believe they meet the Minimum qualifications based on a pattern of education from the classification description (specifications) must provide a copy of your degree/transcripts and/or license along with your application (STD. 678) to be considered for this position. If selected for the position official sealed transcripts will be required prior to appointment.
DO NOT include any confidential information to your application or supporting documents (i.e., Social Security Number, birthdate, marital status, medical information, examination results, method of eligibility, etc.)
SROA/SURPLUS Applicants: You must check the SROA/Surplus as your claimed method of eligibility and attach your SROA/Surplus letter as an additional document.
This recruitment may be used to fill identical vacancies which may occur within 180 days of the Final Filing Date of this job posting.
In addition to evaluating each candidate's relative ability, as demonstrated by quality and breadth of experience, the following factors will provide the basis for competitively evaluating each candidate:
Ideal candidate is: inspiring and supportive in directing their staff; energetic and resourceful in advancing strategic plans; open minded, articulate and trustworthy in all their communication; and a willing collaborator with all their colleagues.
Benefit information can be found on the CalHR website and the CalPERS website.
If submitting your completed Application Package by mail or hand delivery, you must include the Position # 549-840-2795-004 and the Job Control # JC-416836 in the “Examination or Job Title for which you are applying” section on the STD. 678.
Note: If you are applying for multiple positions, you must complete a STD. 678 for each position separately. Incomplete applications or applications received with multiple positions listed on one application will not be considered.
Employment History on the STD 678 must be complete and include dates, accurate hours per week, total time worked, duties and responsibilities, and contact names and phone numbers of supervisors. Failure to submit a completed STD 678 may result in you being screened out. Only the most qualified candidates will be invited to an interview.Required Application Package Documents
The following items are required to be submitted with your application. Applicants who do not submit the required items timely may not be considered for this job:
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