Jobs Title:
Tennessee State Archaeologist

Post Date
1/10/2020

Expiration Date
1/29/2020

Details:
Tennessee Division of Archaeology, Bureau of Parks and Conservation, anticipates hiring a full-time State Archaeologist who will provide direct oversight to the Department’s Division of Archaeology. The Tennessee Division of Archaeology maintains the state’s archaeological files, works with other agencies to protect and manage archaeological sites on public lands, surveys and records archaeological sites, guides the state’s archaeological site protection and preservation, and conducts archaeological research. Based in Nashville, this position is an Executive Service position and will require some overnight travel.

Duties and Essential Functions
 Manage a staff of nine archaeologists and a wide range of programs and responsibilities including Site Files, Federal Programs, State Programs, and Technical Assistance.
 Oversee hiring, performance planning, and performance reviews.
 Provide state agencies with guidance and technical advice on archaeological issues.
 Manage an approximately $1 million budget including grant reimbursements.
 Serve as contact for NAGPRA (Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act) cases including managing repatriation requests and tribal consultations.
 Oversee the archaeological databases and GIS files related to NAGPRA inventory, archaeological collections, federal and state projects, permits, and reports.
 Provide oversight of state archaeological collections, primarily located at Pinson Mounds State Archaeological Park.
 With staff, respond to calls related to burial disturbances (both prehistoric and historic) as well as emergency archaeological discoveries.
 Oversee permitting of archaeological work on state-owned or controlled lands.
 Organize Tennessee Archaeological Advisory Council annual report for the state legislature.
 Organize and host the annual Current Research in Tennessee Archaeology conference in partnership with Middle Tennessee University including call and review of submissions, coordinating venue arrangements, and ensuring program publication.
 Participate in Departmental initiatives including, but not limited to, fee-based programming, State Land Acquisition Committee, Internal Audit requests, and proposed legislative bill analysis.
 Conduct and oversee the division’s archaeological research.

Qualifications:
Master’s degree, Ph.D, or be ABD in Anthropology or related field with an emphasis in Archaeology from an accredited university. Minimum of 5 years of experience in southeastern United States archaeology.

Duties and Essential Functions
 Manage a staff of nine archaeologists and a wide range of programs and responsibilities including Site Files, Federal Programs, State Programs, and Technical Assistance.
 Oversee hiring, performance planning, and performance reviews.
 Provide state agencies with guidance and technical advice on archaeological issues.
 Manage an approximately $1 million budget including grant reimbursements.
 Serve as contact for NAGPRA (Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act) cases including managing repatriation requests and tribal consultations.
 Oversee the archaeological databases and GIS files related to NAGPRA inventory, archaeological collections, federal and state projects, permits, and reports.
 Provide oversight of state archaeological collections, primarily located at Pinson Mounds State Archaeological Park.
 With staff, respond to calls related to burial disturbances (both prehistoric and historic) as well as emergency archaeological discoveries.
 Oversee permitting of archaeological work on state-owned or controlled lands.
 Organize Tennessee Archaeological Advisory Council annual report for the state legislature.
 Organize and host the annual Current Research in Tennessee Archaeology conference in partnership with Middle Tennessee University including call and review of submissions, coordinating venue arrangements, and ensuring program publication.
 Participate in Departmental initiatives including, but not limited to, fee-based programming, State Land Acquisition Committee, Internal Audit requests, and proposed legislative bill analysis.
 Conduct and oversee the division’s archaeological research.



Comments:
All interested candidates should submit via email (TDEC.Careers@tn.gov) resume and cover letter to Beth Smith, Director, People and Organizational Development, Office of Talent Management. The position will remain posted until January 29, 2020. Additional questions regarding the position should be sent to TDEC.Careers@tn.gov.

Employer:
Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation
Contact:
Beth B. Smith

Email:
TDEC.Careers@tn.gov

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