Dos - Senior Archaeologist- 45001061

Requisition No:

Agency: Department of State

Working Title: DOS - SENIOR ARCHAEOLOGIST

 Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number:

Salary:  $41,990.88 annually 

Posting Closing Date: 12/17/2025 

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Department of State

Senior Archaeologist

Division of Historical Resources

Bureau of Archaeological Research

Open Competitive

Minimum Qualifications:

• Six (6) years of professional experience in Anthropology, Archaeology, or related field. A master's degree in Anthropology, Archaeology, or related field from an accredited college or university can substitute for the years of experience required.  
• At least two (2) years of professional archaeological field experience that includes survey, excavation, mapping and NRHP assessment
• Scientific Diving certification (AAUS or equivalent)
• Knowledge of pertinent state and federal cultural resource legislation

Special Note:

Responses to qualifying questions must be clearly supported in your employment history.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Conduct cultural resource surveys on Board of Trustees Lands
• Manage and review applications for 1A-32 Archaeological Research Permits
• Assist with underwater archaeology field projects
• Assist with Archaeological Resource Management Training
• Assist state land managers with cultural resource requests
• Review applications and deliverables for archaeological projects funded by DHR Grants
• Perform site damage assessments when needed
• Perform other work-related duties as required

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

• Knowledge of Florida's pre-Columbian & historic archaeological cultures, including the types of sites & their general distribution in different geographic settings
• Knowledge of archaeological survey, excavation, and laboratory methods
• Knowledge of Florida's historic preservation laws and procedures relevant to archaeological research permitting
• Ability to construct research designs and plan and lead archaeological projects
• Ability to conduct field research in Florida's various environmental settings, both underwater and terrestrial
• Proficiency with ArcGIS, GPS technology, Photoshop, Illustrator, and MS Office suite
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Ability to prepare professional quality reports on the results of archaeological projects in a timely manner

CRIMINAL BACKGROUND CHECKS:

A Level 2 criminal background check is a condition of employment.  If selected for this position, you must provide your fingerprints.  We will send your fingerprints to the Florida Department of Law Enforcement and the Federal Bureau of Investigation for a criminal background check.

IMPORTANT NOTICES:

We are committed to enhancing our workforce through the employment of Veterans, individuals with disabilities and seek qualified candidates with diverse backgrounds, abilities, skills, and talents to join our workforce.

Male applicants born on or after October 1, 1962, will not be eligible for hire or promotion unless they are registered with the Selective Services System (SSS) before their 26th birthday, or have a Letter of Registration Exemption from the SSS. For more information, please visit the SSS website:

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Candidates requiring a reasonable accommodation, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, must notify the agency hiring authority and/or People First Service Center Notification to the hiring authority must be made in advance to allow sufficient time to provide the accommodation.

The State of Florida supports a Drug-Free workplace. All employees are subject to reasonable suspicion drug testing in accordance with Section , F.S., Drug-Free Workplace Act.

VETERANS' PREFERENCE.  Pursuant to Chapter 295, Florida Statutes, candidates eligible for Veterans' Preference will receive preference in employment for Career Service vacancies and are encouraged to apply.  Certain service members may be eligible to receive waivers for postsecondary educational requirements.  Candidates claiming Veterans' Preference must attach supporting documentation with each submission that includes character of service (for example, DD Form 214 Member Copy #4) along with any other documentation as required by Rule 55A-7, Florida Administrative Code.  Veterans' Preference documentation requirements are available by clicking here.  All documentation is due by the close of the vacancy announcement.