Career Opportunities with the Georgia Department of Natural Resources

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updated March 8, 2010

POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT

Deputy State Archaeologist (Section Chief)
Historic Preservation Division
Georgia Department of Natural Resources

The Georgia Department of Natural Resources seeks applicants for the above position, one of three Section Chiefs within the Historic Preservation Division (www.gashpo.org).  This position provides day-to-day management and policy oversight to a section of four full-time and one part-time professional archaeologists who carry out the State Historic Preservation Offices responsibilities in the areas of archaeological resource planning, identification, registration, education, protection, and preservation under both state and federal statutes.  This position is in the Unclassified Service, with a salary range of $52,172.55 to $91,137.94.

Applicants are being sought who have shown a demonstrated commitment to the preservation field, and generally possess the qualifications and abilities outlined below:

A minimum of a Masters Degree in Anthropology, with a specialization in archaeology, or closely related field.  Substantial training and experience in human osteology and/or prehistory of the southeast U.S. preferred;

experience in an applied work setting such as a state or federal agency, state archaeologists office, non-profit, or cultural resources management firm;

substantial knowledge of and experience with federal and state historic preservation programs, laws, and regulations;

demonstrated ability to plan, initiate, and complete complex management or research projects while collaborating across organizational and disciplinary boundaries;

communications, negotiation, and public relations skills with public officials, citizen organizations, and Native American, and other groups;

ability to effectively manage and provide leadership for a highly-motivated professional staff to meet the goals, objectives, and responsibilities of the Historic Preservation Division and the Georgia Department of Natural resources.

A downloadable version of the State of Georgia Application for Employment can be found by visiting www.spa.gov/jobApplicants/stateapp.asp.

If interested in applying for this position, please submit an electronic application with supporting materials to the email address below or mail your application to the following address:

Georgia Department of Natural Resources
Historic Preservation Division
ATTN: Vivian Pugh
254 Washington Street, SW
Ground level
Atlanta, GA 30303
Vivian.Pugh@dnr.state.ga.us

Extended application deadline date: March 19 2010.