PA SHPO Special Announcement! We’re Hiring an Archaeology Supervisor

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Are you a qualified archaeologist with collaboration, outreach, and education skills?

The Position

The Pennsylvania State Historic Preservation Office (PA SHPO) is seeking an Archaeology Supervisor to coordinate the office’s archaeology program.

Description of Work

The PA SHPO uses its resources to educate, encourage and enable Pennsylvanians to value and preserve Pennsylvania’s history and culture. Our role is to identify, promote, and protect the architectural and archaeological resources of the commonwealth.

The Historic Preservation Supervisor will be responsible for overseeing the consideration and protection of archaeological properties affected by state and federal projects; planning and implementing archaeology education and outreach; and helping to guide proactive research, documentation, and survey efforts.

Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position description.

Required Experience, Training & Eligibility

One year in the Historic Preservation Specialist classification; or

A Bachelor’s Degree in Architectural History, American History, Archaeology, or a closely related field plus three years experience working on an architectural survey, an architectural restoration and preservation project, historic preservation program, or a preservation assistance project; or

Any equivalent combination of experience and training.

Additional Requirements:

Must have experience supervising professional staff.
Meet or exceed the Secretary of the Interior’s Professional Qualification Standards.
Demonstrable experience in advising and assisting state and federal agencies, organizations, and/or individuals with the consideration of archaeological properties in their project planning.
Demonstrate excellent ability working with a team of individuals and independently.
Demonstrable experience interpreting and applying National Park Service guidance with regards to the evaluation of archaeological properties for eligibility for listing in the National Register of Historic Places.
Demonstrable experience conducting archaeological investigations.
Experience in public outreach, education, and public speaking.

Preferred Qualifications (not required):

Excellent computer and word processing skills using MS Office products and data management systems such as PA SHPO’s PA-SHARE.

The Commonwealth is an equal employment opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse workforce. The Commonwealth values inclusion as we seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most qualified people to serve the citizens of Pennsylvania. The Commonwealth does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious creed, ancestry, union membership, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, AIDS or HIV status, disability, or any other categories protected by applicable federal or state law. All diverse candidates are encouraged to apply.

Telework

Telework eligible (part-time): You will have the opportunity to work from home (telework) up to 3 days a week. Specific days will be determined by bureau directors according to bureau needs. In order to telework, you must have a securely configured high-speed internet connection. If you are unable to telework, you will have the option to report to the headquarters office in Harrisburg.