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Archaeological Technician - 17383
Tupelo, MS | Culture and Humanities | Full Time
8:00AM-5:00PM - Mo Tu We Th Fr
Posted 3 days ago | | Apply before March 28, 2025
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We are currently looking for a Full Time Archaeological Technician to join our Homeland Affairs Archaeology team located at the Homeland Affairs working 8:00AM-5:00PM - Mo Tu We Th Fr.
Summary:
Will assist the Archaeologist in actively seeking to identify, document, preserve, protect and interpret Chickasaw culture, history, sacred sites and collections of objects and information for the Chickasaw people. This individual is also responsible to assist in the preservation and cataloging of archaeological collections under the supervision of the Archaeologist.
Responsibilities:
- Provides first class customer service - courteous and helpful to all internal and external customer types
- Answers questions in a courteous and professional manner
- Partners with internal and external services as needed to ensure appropriate referral is made
- Greets and engages with a smile
- Determines needs, seeks positive experience and outcomes
- Completes all training and development requirements and participates in continuing education opportunities
- Works in a collaborative and supportive manner to support the productivity and safety of the work area, team members and customers of all types
- Maintains general upkeep of work area and maintains a safe environment
- Maintains and promotes professionalism
- Punctual and consistent in meeting start time, work schedule, attendance and other assigned work time metrics
- Adheres to Chickasaw Nation dress code standards
- Maintains knowledge of and follows all laws, rules, regulations, policies and SOPs for assigned area, e.g. MICS, TICS, hospital standards, health codes, food sanitation, accounting principles, etc.
- Maintains artifacts and collections when housed at the Chickasaw Preserve or other historic sites in the Homeland and provides recommendations for preservation and cataloging of other artifacts as requested
- Assists with city site visits and other site visits as requested for cultural and natural resources, archaeological field work, artifact processing analysis and report writing.
- Conduct and promote quality research in history, ethnohistory, anthropology, archaeology and/or related fields to document information produce interpretation and help the department remain informed of Chickasaw-related cultural and historical fields of information.
- Assists with processing, documenting, and accessioning collections according to the Culture and Humanities accessioning process.
- Assists in conducting archaeological and historical site record searches and performs archival research as needed.
- Assists in documenting donations of Chickasaw archaeological collections.
- Receives training and develops a knowledge of Chickasaw-related history, archaeology, oral history and tradition.
- Assists with the care and protection of any cultural, archaeological and botanical resources on properties managed by the Chickasaw Nation.
- Receives training and develops a knowledge of the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA), the National Historic Preservation Act (NHPA), National Environmental Protection Act (NEPA), Archaeological Resources Protection Act (ARPA) and related Tribal, Federal and state laws, regulations, and executive orders.
- Provides written reports, assessments and serves in a timely manner.
- Provides accurate information on Chickasaw culture and history to visitors at the Chickasaw Preserve, other historic sites in the Homeland, during outreach events, conferences and virtual programs as assigned.
- Participates in visits to federal agencies, repositories and museums as they arise; Seeks and participates in job-related training.
- Performs all other duties as assigned
Competencies:
Essential:
- Able to follow instructions, both written and oral
- Able to adhere to all scheduling and attendance requirements
- Must be self-motivated
- Ability to work independently
- Honesty, truthfulness, reliability, accountability
- Able to read, understand, apply, and retain knowledge of Chickasaw Nation, departmental, divisional and all other rules, regulations, policies, procedures and guidelines
- Understand Native American culture and tribal programs
- Knowledge of Chickasaw history and culture
- Establishes professional working relationships as appropriate
- Able to verbally communicate in a professional and positive manner with other team members, departments, guests and management
Skills:
Essential:
- Basic Computer skills
Experience:
Essential:
- No prior experience required
Education:
Essential:
- High School, GED or Equivalent
Nonessential:
- Bachelors Degree in directly related field
Credentials:
Essential:
- Standard Driver's License
Nonessential:
- Pass general background check
Working Conditions:
Essential:
- Outside, all weather conditions
- Sometimes lift and or carry up to 25 lbs
- Hike steep terrain and or uneven surfaces
- Pass pre-employment drug test
