Archeologist

This position is located at the National Museum of African American History & Culture (NMAAHC), Office of Curatorial Affairs. The NMAAHC is a national museum for the study and exhibition of African American history and culture. It acquires, maintains and preserves objects which document social, cultural, political, military, technological and scientific developments in the U.S. related to the African American experience. Basic Qualifications Degree including 3 semester hours each in the following course areas: History of archaeology. Archaeology of a major geographical area such as North America or Africa. Regional archaeology, archaeological cultures, or sites in a specific part or portion of a major geographical area to acquire or develop a foundation for regional specialization for professional development. Theory and methods of archaeology. Methods include, but are not limited to, typology, classification, sampling, cultural evolution, diffusion, dating, and analytical techniques. Archaeological field school, to provide a basic understanding of theoretical and practical approaches to research design implementation, field preservation techniques, and report preparation by participation in actual field work. Six semester hours of related coursework in: Geography, geology, or cultural geography; History, historiography, or historical archaeology; Environmental studies; Scientific writing (nonfiction English composition); and/or Surveying; Archaeological field school. OR Combination of education and experience Four years of archaeological work experience that demonstrated a thorough knowledge of the fundamental principles and theories of professional archaeology, including field experience gained in an archaeological field school. Experience You qualify for this position if you have one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS‑11 level in the Federal Service. Specialized experience is defined as documented experience conducting research on terrestrial and underwater archaeological fieldwork on shipwrecks and cultural landscapes; producing publications, programs associated with the Slave Wrecks Project and related archaeological efforts; participating in public service efforts; serving as a consultant; and answering public inquiries. #J-18808-Ljbffr Smithsonian Institution