The typical seasonal entry-on-duty period for Midwest Archeological Center is May, but can be variable during these months due to weather conditions, project needs, or funding. Anticipated Entry on Duty: May 2024 Open to the first 100 applicants or until 02/20/2024 whichever comes first. All applications submitted by 11:59 (EST) on the closing day will receive consideration.

Duties

Participates in basic archeological field surveys by walking over the landscape and searching for archeological features and artifacts. Records data and prepares survey records (e.g., GPS data, site maps, photographs, surface artifact analysis forms, field notes, etc.). While standard methods, practices, and procedures are available to reference, the incumbent is frequently required to use judgment to make adjustments. Conducts excavation and testing of sites, including the careful recovery of sample materials. Duties include completing standard feature and level forms, screening soils to recover artifacts and performing flotation of soil samples. Processes specimens recovered in the field. Prepares specimens to be sent to dating laboratories. Identifies, labels, and packages artifacts for curation. Maintains field equipment and supplies. Maintains related databases, forms, GIS maps, and files. Enters archeological artifact and project data including artifact information, catalog records, field notes, site records, etc. into automated systems, appropriate forms, and archival records. Retrieves and compiles data as required for resource management reports, interpretive exhibits, etc. Performs basic supervised research. Conducts record searches and interviews, and synthesizes information collected for scientific, historical, and interpretive values.

Requirements

Qualifications

All qualifications must be met by the closing date of this announcement-02/20/2024-unless otherwise stated in this vacancy announcement. Credit will be given for all appropriate qualifying experience. To receive credit for experience, your resume MUST clearly indicate the nature of the duties and responsibilities for each position, starting and ending dates of employment (month/year), and the resume must reflect full and/or part-time or total number of hours worked (i.e., work 40+ hours a week, rather than indicating full-time). If part-time, the hours must be annotated to be able to pro-rate the amount of qualified specialized experience. To qualify for this position at the GS-05 grade level, you must possess at least one of the following minimum qualifications by close of the announcement: EXPERIENCE: At least one full year of specialized experience comparable in scope and responsibility to the GS-04 grade level in the Federal service (obtained in either the public or private sectors). This experience includes activities such as: independently perform archeological field investigations, laboratory analysis, artifact cataloging, archival research, and archeological database management. Work is performed under the general direction and guidance of the supervisor but is carried out independently. You must include years, months and hours per week worked. Volunteer Experience: Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.

Education

Successfully completed of a full 4-year course of study leading to a bachelor's degree with courses related to the occupation such as archeology, anthropology, geography, history, or American studies. The education must have been obtained in an accredited college or university.

Contacts

• Address Midwest Archeological Center 100 Centennial Mall North, Ste. 474 Lincoln, NE 68508-3873 US
• Name: Central HR Central Team
• Phone: 402-661-1562
• Email: [email protected]