Vacancy Announcement
Archaeologist/Collections Manager
State Historical Society of North Dakota
Location: Bismarck
Salary: $3,450 - $3,650 per month
Closing Date: October 25, 2010
Position Number: 6465
Requisition Number: None
Status: Full Time, Regular
Type of Recruitment: Internal/External
Job Order Number: None
Date Posted to Web: September 23, 2010
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Requires a master’s degree in anthropology and five years of work related
experience. Preference will be given to applicants whose education and
work experience relate to prehistoric or historic archaeology.
Work experience must include extensive work with artifacts and various
paper records.
Knowledge of North Dakota prehistory and history.
Knowledge of collection methods and procedures.
Ability to review, comprehend, and interpret a variety of technical data.
Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, with a wide
range of preservation constituents in both the public and private sectors.
Ability to move and lift up to 50 lbs.
Ability to ascend/descend ladders and stairs.
Must have a valid driver’s license.
Application Procedures:
Send letter of application, resume, state standard application form (SFN#10950),
and names and addresses (including phone numbers) of three professional
references to:
Human Resources Director
State Historical Society of North Dakota
612 East Boulevard Avenue
Bismarck, ND 58505-0830
All application materials must be received (or postmarked) at the address
above no later than 5:00 p.m. on the closing date.
Application forms are available on the web at
http://www.nd.gov/hrms/jobs/appforms.html; any Job Service location or at the
State Historical Society of North Dakota.
All State Historical Society of North Dakota locations are nonsmoking
environments.
Reference checks, verification of previous employment, criminal background
check and/or background checks may be conducted on applicants selected for
interviews.
For more information about the position, contact Fern Swenson at 701-328-2672.
Persons needing accommodation or assistance in the application or interview
process should contact Ronald Warner at 701-328-2666.
Summary of Work:
Promote the North Dakota State Historic Preservation Office goals and
objectives, with particular emphasis on managing collections (prehistoric and
historic artifacts, associated records, map files, illustrations, and architectural
plans). Prepare and maintain a document that identifies the collections curated
at the SHSND in the AHP Division and their research and education potential.
Process artifacts and associated records. Develop type collections. Supervise
volunteers and staff (on grant funding) to process artifacts and associated
records. Participate with the federal agencies regarding audits of their collections.
Provide reference and collection access to visiting researchers, staff of other
museums, museum visitors, donors, and families of donors to a level appropriate
to the visitor. Manage the loan program by identifying items/collections to go on
loan, review facility reports, inspect artifacts prior to loan and create a condition
report for the collection. Assist with the planning, organization, excavation, and
reporting of archaeological sites managed by the SHSND. Conduct independent
research. Develop and implement a plan for integrating the various data bases in
the Division to make more accessible the document, photograph, and artifact
collections. Prepare user guides and instruction manuals. Coordinate special
programs and projects as assigned.
Benefits Provided:
A comprehensive benefit package includes medical coverage, paid holidays,
vacation and sick leave, and retirement plan. For more information, visit
http://www.nd.gov/hrms/jobs/benefits.aspx.
Equal Opportunity Employer
The employing agency does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national
origin, sex, religion, age, or disability in employment or the provision of services,
and complies with the provisions of the North Dakota Human Rights Act.