Assistant State Underwater Archaeologist

The Maryland Historical Trust (MHT), an agency of the Maryland Department of Planning, is seeking to hire a State Underwater Archaeologist.  MHT is the state agency dedicated to preserving and interpreting the legacy of Maryland’s past. Through research, conservation and education, MHT assists the people of Maryland in understanding their historical and cultural heritage. Part of the Maryland Department of Planning, MHT serves as Maryland’s State Historic Preservation Office (SHPO) pursuant to the National Historic Preservation Act of 1966. Website: mht.maryland.gov

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100 Community Place, Crownsville,  MD 21032

The main purpose of this position is to assist the State Underwater Archaeologist to implement a statewide program to enhance Maryland’s historic sites and traditions by identifying, evaluating, protecting and studying maritime and underwater archaeological resources located within Maryland State waters; disseminating research and educational information about State submerged cultural resources to both professional and public communities, and executing authorized and mandated federal and State activities and programs as they relate to maritime and underwater archaeological resources.  The position directly supports the Agency mission to enhance Maryland’s historic sites and traditions and preserve Maryland’s heritage resources.

Enforces all state and federally mandated legislation, regulations, standards and guidelines promulgated for the identification, assessment, protection and study of submerged cultural resources in Maryland, deals especially with compliance review. Reviews projects submitted for historic preservation review in compliance with state and federal historic preservation laws. Assists the State Underwater Archaeologist by managing grants, reviewing archaeology permit applications for completeness and providing data for underwater archaeology program portions of required state and federal reports and planning documents. Assists the State Underwater Archaeologist by maintaining inventory records and coordinating repair and maintenance of boats, vehicles, diving and other field equipment. Assists the State Underwater Archaeologist with maintenance of volunteer, diving, field and other records. Assists the State Underwater Archaeologist with planning, design and conduct of underwater archaeological field work, including the statewide survey and inventory program; maintains all documentation pertaining to field work including notes, photographs, drawings and final reports. Maintains diving and field abilities through skills maintenance activities and continuing education as necessary. Provides appropriate information, training and technical assistance pertaining to underwater archaeological issues and the relevant legislation, regulations, standards and guidelines to government organizations, non-profits and the public. Coordinates social media, website updates, and develops and/or supports development of online resources related to the Maryland Maritime Archaeology Program and submerged cultural resources. Serves as additional staff and/or alternate representing MHT, MD SHPO, and/or the Maryland Maritime Archaeology Program at meetings, trainings, events, and/or exercises, etc., related to management and protection of submerged and intertidal cultural resources.

Education: Graduation from an accredited high school or possession of a high school equivalency certificate.

Experience: Five years of administrative staff or professional work.

Notes:

1. Candidates may substitute 30 credit hours from an accredited college or university for each year up to four years of the required experience.

2. Candidates may substitute the possession of a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university and one year of experience in administrative staff or professional work for the required experience.

3. Candidates may substitute the possession of a Master's degree from an accredited college or university for the required experience.

4. Candidates may substitute U.S. Armed Forces military service experience as a commissioned officer involving staff work related to the administration of rules, regulations, policy, procedures and processes, or overseeing or coordinating unit operations or functioning as a staff assistant to a higher ranking commissioned officer on a year-for- year basis for the required experience.

Education and / or experience is in underwater archaeology with a specialization in marine geoarchaeology. Experience working with federal (USA) and state (Maryland) historic preservation laws and regulations including Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act. Scientific/archaeological diving experience and/or diving certifications.

Employees in this classification may be assigned duties which require the operation of a motor vehicle. Employees assigned such duties will be required to possess a motor vehicle operator's license valid in the State of Maryland.

Please make sure that you provide sufficient information on your application to show that you meet the qualifications for this recruitment. All information concerning your qualifications must be submitted by the closing date. We will not consider information submitted after this date. Successful candidates will be ranked as Best Qualified, Better Qualified, or Qualified and placed on the eligible (employment) list for at least one year.

The assessment may consist of a rating of your education, training, and experience related to the requirements of the position. It is important that you provide complete and accurate information on your application. Please report all experience and education that is related to this position.

STATE OF MARYLAND BENEFITS

Online applications are highly recommended. However, if you are unable to apply online, the paper application and supplemental questionnaire may be submitted to: Department of Budget and Management, Recruitment and Examination Division, 301 W. Preston St., Baltimore, MD 21201. Paper application materials must be received in our office by the closing date for the recruitment. No postmarks will be accepted.

For questions regarding this recruitment, please contact the DBM Recruitment and Examination Division at Application.Help@maryland.gov or 410-767-4850, MD TTY Relay Service 1-800-735-2258.

We thank our Veterans for their service to our country.

People with disabilities and bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply.

As an equal opportunity employer, Maryland is committed to recruitment, retaining and promoting employees who are reflective of the State's diversity.