DOS - NAGPRA COORDINATOR - 45001119

State of Florida; Tallahassee (FL); On-site; USD 45,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

State of Florida seeks a NAGPRA Coordinator to manage compliance under NAGPRA, inventories, consultations, and repatriation for state collections. The role supports compliance with Florida statutes and coordinates with the National NAGPRA office.

The position emphasizes coordination, document preparation, and guidance on shared holdings, with duties extending to unmarked graves cases and keepsake cemetery programs.

Qualifications

• Six years of direct work experience in Anthropology, Archaeology, History, Law, Native American Studies or a related field.
• A master’s degree may substitute for the required years of experience.
• Copy of college transcript if using education to qualify.
• Three professional references with current and complete contact information
• Knowledge of the Native American Graves Protection & Repatriation Act (NAGPRA)
• Experience with culturally sensitive holdings
• Knowledge of collections management and archival work, including cataloguing objects, and classifying and interpreting data
• Ability to communicate clearly, both verbally and in writing.
• Valid Driver’s License.
• Current resume and cover letter detailing alignment with the posted position, not to exceed one page

Responsibilities

• Coordinate the Department’s compliance with NAGPRA and prepare itemized inventories.
• Identify consulting parties and organize consultation.
• Prepare Notice of Inventory Completions and Repatriation Statements.
• Organize repatriation of holdings and update CMS accordingly.
• Serve as primary contact with National NAGPRA and ensure document submission.
• Provide guidance on NAGPRA-eligible holdings and provenance research.
• Coordinate keepsake cemetery program with agency partners
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

NAGPRA knowledge

Culturally sensitive holdings

Collections management/archival work

Verbal and written communication

Valid Driver’s License

Team collaboration

Education

Master’s degree in Anthropology/Archaeology/History/Law/Native American Studies

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Adobe

Job description

Requisition No: 883771

Agency: Department of State

Working Title: DOS - NAGPRA COORDINATOR - 45001119

Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number: 45001119

Salary: $45,000 - 47,000 annually

Posting Closing Date: 09/29/2026

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Department of State

Laboratory Technician IV (NAGPRA Coordinator)

Division of Historical Resources

Director’s Office

Open Competitive

Minimum Qualifications

• Six (6) years of direct work experience in Anthropology, Archaeology, History, Law, Native American Studies or a related field. A master’s degree from an accredited college or university in one of the listed fields may substitute for the required years of experience.
• Copy of college transcript if using education (as noted above) to qualify.
• Three professional references with current and complete contact information
• Knowledge of the Native American Graves Protection & Repatriation Act (NAGPRA)
• Experience working with culturally sensitive holdings
• Knowledge and skills in collections management and archival work, including cataloguing objects, and classifying and interpreting data
• Ability to communicate and convey ideas clearly, both verbally and in writing.
• Valid Driver’s License.
• Current resume and cover letter detailing how the applicant’s skills and experience align with the posted position, not to exceed one page in length

Preferences

• Knowledge of State laws pertaining to the disposition of unmarked human graves.
• Knowledge of the archaeology and history of Florida.
• Experience with repatriation work, such as through NAGPRA or equivalent State regulations

Special Note

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

Duties And Responsibilities

This position is responsible for coordinating the Department’s responsibilities under the Native American Graves Protection & Repatriation Act (NAGPRA) as defined by 43 CFR Part 10. This extends to current collections curated under 267.115, Florida Statutes , as well as to those acquired under 872.05, Florida Statutes , Florida’s unmarked human grave law. In particular, this position:

• Coordinates the Department’s compliance with NAGPRA. This may include but is not limited to:
  • Preparing itemized inventories for relevant holdings;
  • Identifying consulting parties;
  • Initiating and organizing consultation with consulting parties;
  • Preparing Notice of Inventory Completions;
  • Preparing Repatriation Statements;
  • Organizing repatriation of holdings
• Acts as the primary contact between the Department and National NAGPRA; Ensures that all documents are promptly submitted to National NAGPRA.
• Ensures that the Collections Management System is promptly updated regarding the management and disposition of funerary collections.
• Provides guidance to institutions on split and shared NAGPRA-eligible holdings. Conducts research to ascertain provenance of such collections, including reviewing the Florida Master Site File and associated unmarked human graves cases (872.05, Florida Statutes ).
• Coordinates the State of Florida’s keepsake cemetery program by serving as the primary point of contact for the Department’s agency partners.
• Other duties as assigned.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

• Ability to maintain professional and effective working relationships with co-workers, supervisors, and members of the public.
• Ability to travel and work outdoors when required.
• Strong computer literacy focused on the Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, etc.) and Adobe.
• Ability to lift 40 pounds and climb ladders.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and discretion.
• Strong ability to communicate with others verbally and in writing.

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 January 1, 1960, 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: https://www.sss.gov

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 (1-866-663-4735). 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 112.0455, 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.