Archaeology Project Manager — Lead Cultural Resources

State of Missouri; Jefferson City (MO); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits package

40‑hour work week

Paid vacation and sick leave

Medical, dental, vision and life ins.

Job summary

State of Missouri, through the Missouri Department of Natural Resources, Division of Missouri Geological Survey, Soil and Water Conservation Program, seeks a qualified archaeologist to guide cultural resource investigations and compliance across Missouri. The role collaborates with SWCDs, NRCS, SHPO/THPO, and federal partners on 106 processes and mitigation strategies.

The position emphasizes supervisory responsibility, field and analytic experience in North American archaeology, and

Qualifications

• Master's degree in archaeology, anthropology, or a closely related field; 1 year of relevant experience.
• At least one year of full-time supervisory experience in study of archaeological resources.
• Eligible to be SOI certified.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical, scientific, and procedural guidance for considering and managing cultural resources and historic properties within Missouri for DNR SWCP, SWCDs and NRCS.
• Facilitate communications with SWCDs and NRCS field office personnel to promote efficient cultural resource investigations.
• Provide training to soil and water conservation district employees and supervisors on topics including 106 compliance and cultural resources survey procedures.
• Coordinate with NRCS Cultural Resources Coordinator to ensure SWCDs and NRCS field personnel complete NRCS modules for Section 106 compliance.
• Conduct cultural resources and historic property investigations on state and federal projects and develop treatment plans for mitigation with NRCS CRC; provide reports and recommendations to SHPO/THPO.
• Assist the SHPO in investigating unmarked human burials and assessing treatment plans for preservation and stabilization.
• Develop a general understanding of Missouri soil and water conservation rules, regulations, and policies.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Writing

Research

Self-management

History & archaeology

Education

Master's degree in archaeology/anthropology

1 year supervisory experience

SOI certification eligibility

Job description

State of Missouri, through the Missouri Department of Natural Resources, Division of Missouri Geological Survey, Soil and Water Conservation Program, seeks a qualified archaeologist to guide cultural resource investigations and compliance across Missouri. The role collaborates with SWCDs, NRCS, SHPO/THPO, and federal partners on 106 processes and mitigation strategies.

The position emphasizes supervisory responsibility, field and analytic experience in North American archaeology, and