ARCHEOLOGICAL SPECIALIST (SEASONAL)

Job Description and Duties

ARCHEOLOGICAL SPECIALIST (SEASONAL) – CHANNEL COAST DISTRICT

“Priority consideration will be given to any person receiving State public assistance under the CalWORKs program. Applicants who receive State public assistance need to identify their status as a CalWORKs recipient in the comments area on the application. Applicants must submit a verification of their CalWORKs eligibility status, which may include the most recent Notice of Action showing TANF eligibility or a copy of your last aid check stub. If verification is not submitted with the application, the application will not be processed. (Applicants may obtain verification from the CalWORKs program).”

The reporting location for this position is San Buenaventura State Beach: 911 San Pedro St. Ventura CA 93001. This position will work under the general direction of the Senior Park and Recreation Specialist and under the lead of the Associate State Archeologist.

The Channel Coast District will be hiring Archeological Specialists (Seasonal) to assist with supporting effective archaeological collections management, which include but are not limited to archaeological collections care and documentation, field surveys, monitoring, mapping, preparation of site records and reports, and participate in cultural resource planning, management, enhancement and protection within the district. Additional duties may include sorting, re-housing, photographing, and cataloging archaeological artifacts; processing collected archaeological field samples through graduated sieve sorting; and performing data entry and verification of catalog records. The incumbent will be part of a multi-disciplinary team assisting with the analysis and recommendations regarding cultural resource protection that are in keeping with Department policies, procedures, and standards. We are looking for a self-starter who can work in a collaborative environment.  Experience with use of technology in field data collection and cultural resource management, Geographic Information System, Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act and California Environmental Quality Act are highly desirable. Work environment involves some exposure to hazards or physical risks, which require following basic safety precautions. Typical work activities may involve frequent periods of standing, bending, walking, and some lifting.

Equivalent to graduation from college with major work in anthropology specializing in archeology is required. Applicants must be available to work in the San Buenaventura State Beach office daily.

This position may work up to 1500 hours within 12 consecutive months. This position is designated as not telework eligible.

The selected candidate is required to submit to a background investigation process utilizing Live Scan fingerprinting prior to appointment.

This position requires a valid Class C driver’s license. You must answer the questions addressing your driver’s license on your application. Ensure you provide your driver’s license number, class, expiration date, and any endorsements and/or restrictions on your application.

State housing is not available.  For further information regarding this position, please contact Katharine Wilson at Show phone number; email View email address on calcareers.ca.gov

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Working Conditions

Work Environment:

Work in office environment

Work outdoors in various types of weather; work in unpleasant conditions (e.g., bad weather, around sewage)

Work in hazardous situations (e.g., around raw sewage, chemicals, heavy equipment)

Works at elevated heights or near fast moving machinery or traffic

Physical Abilities:

Ability to walk across uneven terrain in both uphill and downhill conditions to perform the duties associated with the job

Stand for long periods of time (up to 2 hours) to perform the duties associated with the job

Must be able to lift and carry a box/object weighing up to 45 pounds.

Cognitive Abilities:

Read, write and speak in a clear and concise manner

Develop practical solutions to problems to make sound decisions

Perform basic mathematical computations associated with assigned duties

Make sound decisions given available information and situational parameters

Special Requirements

• The position(s) require(s) a valid California Drivers License (CDL). You must answer the questions addressing your CDL on your application. Ensure you provide your CDL number, class, expiration date, and any endorsements and/or restrictions.
• The position(s) require(s) a Background Investigation be cleared prior to being hired.

Candidates that believe they meet the Minimum qualifications based on a pattern of education from the classification description (specifications) must provide a copy of your degree/transcripts and/or license along with your application (STD. 678) to be considered for this position. If selected for the position, official sealed transcripts will be required prior to appointment.

DO NOT include any confidential information to your application or supporting documents (i.e., Social Security Number, birthdate, marital status, medical information, examination results, method of eligibility, etc.)

Benefits

Benefit information can be found on the CalHR website and the CalPERS website.

Additional Instructions

If submitting your completed Application Package by mail or hand delivery, you  must include the Position # 549-910-1021-901and the Job Control #  JC-535388in the “Examination or Job Title for which you are applying” section on the STD. 678. 

Note:  If you are applying for multiple positions, you  must complete a STD. 678 for each position separately.  Incomplete applications or applications received with multiple positions listed on one application will not be considered.

Employment History on the STD 678 must be complete and include dates, accurate hours per week, total time worked, duties and responsibilities, and contact names and phone numbers of supervisors. Failure to submit a completed STD 678 may result in you being screened out. Only the most qualified candidates will be invited to an interview.

Required Application Package Documents

The following items are required to be submitted with your application. Applicants who do not submit the required items timely may not be considered for this job:

• Current version of the State Examination/Employment Application STD Form 678 (when not applying electronically), or the Electronic State Employment Application through your Applicant Account at All Experience and Education relating to the Minimum Qualifications listed on the Classification Specification should be included to demonstrate how you meet the Minimum Qualifications for the position.
• Resume is optional. It may be included, but is not required.