ARCHAEOLOGIST

Archaeological Materials Management

You will be responsible for the management, documentation, analysis, interpretation, curation and loaning of archaeological materials recovered from U.S. Navy sunken and terrestrial military craft.

You will develop and implement policies and procedures pertaining to the record-related and physical inventorying of the Underwater Archaeology Branch archaeological artifact collection.

You will ensure that the Branch archaeological artifact loan program is consistent with and in compliance with Branch, Collection Management Division and NHHC guidance, industry standards, best practices, and applicable laws and regulations.

You will draft, edit, and review technical reports, peer-reviewed articles and journals, and other literature related to archaeological research, conservation, naval history, and historic preservation.

You will disseminate archaeological findings through professional presentations, academic lectures, scholarly and popular publications, and other means such as website content.

You will participate as an Underwater Archaeology Branch field team member.

You will provide support to the Branch to ensure the curatorial facilities, equipment and supplies associated with archaeological collections are maintained, stored, and organized for operational readiness.