Archaeological Senior Technician

Posting Details

Posting Details

Posting Number S12392P

Working Title Archaeological Senior Technician

Department PSO-Carl Vinson Inst of Govt

About the University of Georgia

Since our founding in 1785, the University of Georgia has operated as Georgia's oldest, most comprehensive, and most diversified institution of higher education (https://www.uga.edu/). The proof is in our more than 235 years of academic and professional achievements and our continual commitment to higher education. UGA is currently ranked among the top 20 public universities in U.S. News & World Report. The University's main campus is located in Athens, approximately 65 miles northeast of Atlanta, with extended campuses in Atlanta, Griffin, Gwinnett, and Tifton. UGA employs approximately 3,000 faculty and more than 7,700 full-time staff. The University's enrollment exceeds 40,000 students including over 30,000 undergraduates and over 10,000 graduate and professional students. Academic programs reside in 18 schools and colleges, as well as a medical partnership with Augusta University housed on the UGA Health Sciences Campus in Athens.

About the College/Unit/Department

The UGA Carl Vinson Institute of Government - Who We Are
As a Public Service and Outreach unit at the University of Georgia, the UGA Institute of Government contributes directly to the university's overarching public service mission of improving people's lives by helping to create jobs and prosperity, developing leaders, and addressing critical issues. This public service mission, and the Institute of Government's role in its success, is at the heart of UGA's land-grant and sea-grant mission to serve the State of Georgia and its residents.

We have a wide range of experts who inform, inspire, and innovate every day so that governments, large and small, can be more efficient and responsive to their citizens, address current and emerging challenges, and serve the public with excellence. We are uniquely positioned to provide impartial support to local governments and state agencies and convene multi-disciplinary and intragovernmental groups to plan for and address many of the challenges faced by communities across Georgia.

Our areas of expertise and focus include workforce and economic development; infrastructure and community resilience; government operations and organizational effectiveness; measuring and reporting on impact and outcomes; building skills, knowledge and capacity of government leaders and teams; and maximizing technology and data for governments and their leaders.

Whether it is through our award-winning PROPEL (Planning Rural Opportunities for Prosperity and Economic Leadership) program for rural communities, our CyberArch student program that helps Georgia communities increase their cybersecurity, our efforts to build a visionary plan for military and community partnerships to spur economic prosperity and resilient infrastructure, our financial management certificate program to build the capacity of public officials, or hosting educational events about e-mobility strategies for local governments .... We Know Georgia. Fulfilling our land-grant and sea-grant mission to serve the State of Georgia is more than a project. It's our purpose.

We are growing and excited to add individuals to our team who share our commitment to public service - building stronger communities, inspiring economic resilience, and improving quality of life for communities across Georgia and beyond.

Our Culture - How We Operate
We disseminate knowledge through research, scholarship, and instruction. We collaborate internally across our areas of expertise and across the university with academic researchers to bring best practices and expert insights to the governments and communities we serve. We are committed to fielding a team of experts who have a variety of professional and academic experiences and are grounded in our culture of excellence and approach our work with Georgia's governments in a comprehensive and objective fashion.

College/Unit/Department website www.CVIOG.uga.edu

Posting Type External

Retirement Plan TRS or ORP

Employment Type Employee

Benefits Eligibility Benefits Eligible

Full/Part time Full Time

Work Schedule

Additional Schedule Information

Normal business hours are M-F, 8-5.

Advertised Salary Commensurate with Experience

Posting Date 07/18/2024

Open until filled Yes

Closing Date

Proposed Starting Date 09/01/2024

Special Instructions to Applicants

Position is located at Fort Moore Installation:
Directorate of Public Works
6605 Meloy Dr
Fort Moore, GA 31905

Location of Vacancy Columbus Area

EEO Policy Statement

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Position Information

Classification Title Research Professional AD

FLSA Exempt

FTE 1.00

Minimum Qualifications

Requires at least a baccalaureate degree in the field. Please contact your Human Resources office for an evaluation of education/experience in lieu of the required minimum qualifications.

Preferred Qualifications

Position Summary

The Cultural Resources Management team will help make important decisions affecting Historic Properties, and a high degree of expertise and professionalism is required. Onsite staff must have a firm understanding of federal laws and regulations, and experience in the field work and recordation involved in cultural resources management. Staff members coordinate with other cultural resource management entities, provide orientation information about the installations and its Historic Properties, fulfill requests for information, coordinate safety issues, and arrange safe access to downrange areas on the installation. The team coordinates with construction and utility companies, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, cultural resource managements subcontractors, and may also spot check the work of other contractors and provide review and comments on reports they produce.

The position provides subject matter expertise to evaluate and monitor the condition of a wide range of site types. It will monitor archaeological sites and historic cemeteries on the installation and report conditions. Perform construction monitoring during small scale projects. The incumbent will provide input on NEPA documentation as a subject matter expert in archaeology.

The incumbent acts as a liaison between other installation programs/directorates and archaeological crews during data recovery and survey projects.

The individual will create and maintain numerous, large GIS feature classes related to cultural resources management. The position will report and present on findings as needed.

Employee plans and carries out assignments with a great deal of independence, resolves conflicts, solves problems, and coordinates with others. Employee keeps Project Managers informed of progress, problems, and potentially controversial matters. Completed assignments may be reviewed by Project Managers for adherence to applicable laws, regulations, standards, and effectiveness in meeting overall objectives of the program.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and/or Competencies

• Function in the field as part of a team and possess knowledge, education and expertise in archaeology, anthropology, geography, geology, history, or historic preservation.
• Experience working in the Southeast United States and possess the subject matter expertise to support cultural resources monitoring to include site protection efforts.
• Proficient in the use of ESRI Geographic Information System software and current computer technologies including Microsoft suite products.
• Documented experience in performing all tasks related to all phases of cultural resource management archaeology work at the crew chief level.
• Documented experience providing regulatory compliance input for various levels of National Environmental Policy Act documentation as a subject matter expert.
• Documented experience creating and maintaining Geographic Information System feature classes in the Department of Defense's Spatial Data Standards for Infrastructure and Environment formats.
• General office experience working with Microsoft Office programs and ArcGIS Pro geographic information system.
• Possession of or ability to obtain airfield driver's license within 6 months is required.

Physical Demands

• Some work is sedentary and performed in an office setting.
• Standing, walking, bending, and carrying of light items in the office setting.
• Possible exposure to moderate risks or discomforts when making on-site visits for property inspection, visiting military installations, civil works projects, and occasionally, construction projects, areas with limited access, or areas that require special safety precautions and may require the wearing of protective clothing.
• Field conditions may be extreme, and applicants should be prepared to traverse rough terrain and lift items up to 50 pounds.
• Driving as needed to perform job duties.

Is driving a responsibility of this position? Yes

Is this a Position of Trust? No

Does this position have operation, access, or control of financial resources? No

Does this position require a P-Card? No

Is having a P-Card an essential function of this position? No

Does this position have direct interaction or care of children under the age of 18 or direct patient care? No

Does this position have Security Access (e.g., public safety, IT security, personnel records, patient records, or access to chemicals and medications) No

Credit and P-Card policy

Be advised a credit check will be required for all positions with financial responsibilities. For additional information about the credit check criteria, visit the UGA Credit Background Check website.

Background Investigation Policy

Offers of employment are contingent upon completion of a background investigation including, a criminal background check demonstrating your eligibility for employment with the University of Georgia; confirmation of the credentials and employment history reflected in your application materials (including reference checks) as they relate to the job-based requirements of the position applied for; and, if applicable, a satisfactory credit check. You may also be subject to a pre-employment drug test for positions with high-risk responsibilities, if applicable. Please visit the UGA Background Check website.



Duties/Responsibilities

Duties/Responsibilities

• Provide subject matter expertise to evaluate and monitor the condition of a wide range of site types.
• Monitor archaeological sites and historic cemeteries on the installation and report conditions.
• Perform construction monitoring during small scale projects.
• Provide input on NEPA documentation as a subject matter expert in archaeology.

Percentage of time 40 Duties/Responsibilities

• Coordinate with cultural resource management entities, provide information about the installation and its historic properties, fulfill requests for information.
• Coordinate safety concerns and arrange access to installation as appropriate.

Percentage of time 30 Duties/Responsibilities

• Create and maintain numerous, large GIS feature classes related to cultural resources management.
• Monitor archaeological sites and historic cemeteries on military installation and report conditions.
• Serve as a liaison between other installation programs/directorates and archaeological crews during data recovery and survey projects.

Percentage of time 15 Duties/Responsibilities

• Help coordinate bi-annual consultations with installation's Tribal consultation members.
• Potentially present findings at meetings/consultations.

Percentage of time 10 Duties/Responsibilities

• Other duties as assigned.

Percentage of time 5

Contact Information

Recruitment Contact

Contact Details

For questions concerning this position or recruitment progression, please refer to the Recruitment Contact listed below.

Recruitment Contact Name Scott Pippin

Recruitment Contact Email jspippin@uga.edu

Recruitment Contact Phone



Posting Specific Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

1. * Do you have a valid Driver's license?
   • YES
   • NO

Applicant Documents Required Documents

1. Resume/CV
2. Cover Letter

Optional Documents