Archaeologist

Education & Experience / Certifications, Licenses & Registration Requirements Anthropology ( Prehistory specialization ) or equivalent This is the entry-level position for an Archaeologist . Developmental assignments are made to familiarize the incumbent with Section 26A of the Act and land use actions. Progressively more difficult assignments will be made, leading to the competency required for an Archaeologist, Senior . Determines whether office review is adequate or if field reconnaissance/survey is necessary. Makes recommendations for cultural resource clearance . Assists in archaeological reconnaissance to identify archaeological resources that could potentially be impacted by proposed actions. Assists in stratifying project or activity areas into sampling units, both: Horizontally on the ground surface Vertically through subterranean testing Assists in laboratory analysis and evaluation of archaeological specimens recovered from reconnaissance. Uses resultant data to prepare archaeological reports . Laboratory analysis and evaluation involves: Identification of archaeological specimens Classification of specimens Determining how archaeological specimens were used Applies deduction to produce anthropological data . Uses the resultant data in the preparation of archaeological reports. #J-18808-Ljbffr