The Pennsylvania Historical & Museum Commission (PHMC) is looking for a versatile and experienced archaeologist to direct the Archaeology Curation section of the Pennsylvania State Historic Preservation Office.
As a Senior Curator, you will oversee a team of archaeologists who preserve more than 11.5 million artifacts and use them to help tell the story of more than 12,000 years of Pennsylvania history through changing exhibitions and public programs. You will have the opportunity to represent PHMC within the field of archaeology at the state and national level, developing new initiatives related to NAGPRA compliance, collections management, and public outreach.
If you have a passion for Pennsylvania and archaeology, apply today!
Senior Curator of Archaeology (Museum Curator Supervisor, Archeology) Description of Work
As a Senior Curator of Archaeology within the Pennsylvania State Historic Preservation Office, you will be responsible for supervising all programs and activities related to collecting artifacts and collection registration, documentation, cataloging, inventorying, and physical care in accordance with laws, regulations, and best practices.
You will also lead compliance with the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA). The State Historic Preservation Office is responsible for the review of archaeological investigations conducted for state and federal projects, and you will lead the curation of collections resulting from these investigations and other sources.
You will serve alongside other SHPO staff as a liaison to archaeological organizations and the public, responding to inquiries concerning archaeology. You will have the opportunity to collaborate with leadership and other senior curators to incorporate Pennsylvania archaeology within the exhibits and programs of the State Museum of Pennsylvania, part of the PHMC.
You will also be responsible for developing research projects that may include limited seasonal fieldwork that result in exhibitions, publications, and/or public interpretation programs.
Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position description.
Required Experience, Training & Eligibility
Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:
- One year as a Museum Curator, Archeology 2 (Commonwealth job title or equivalent Federal Government job title, as determined by the Office of Administration): or
- Two years of curatorial work in the field of archeology, and a master’s degree in Archeology or Anthropology, including or supplemented by either a museum studies course at the graduate level recognized by the American Association of Museums or a museum internship; or
- Any equivalent combination of experience and training which would afford the applicant the required knowledges, skills, and abilities.
Other Requirements:
- This particular position also requires 3 or more years of full-time professional experience in the field of Eastern United States archaeology.
- This particular position also requires six or more months of full-time professional experience working with collections that may be subject to Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA).
- PA residency requirement is currently waived for this title.
- You must be able to perform essential job functions.
Legal Requirements:
- This position falls under the provisions of the Child Protective Services Law.
- Under the Law, a conditional offer of employment will require submission and approval of satisfactory criminal history reports including, but not limited to, PA State Police clearance, PA Child Abuse history clearance, and FBI Fingerprint clearance.
Work Schedule and Additional Information:
- Full-time employment
- Work hours are 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM, Monday – Friday, with 60-minute lunch.
- Telework: You may have the opportunity to work from home (telework) part-time, one day per week. In order to telework, you must have a securely configured high-speed internet connection and work from an approved location inside Pennsylvania. If you are unable to telework, you will have the option to report to the headquarters office in Harrisburg.
- Salary: In some cases, the starting salary may be non-negotiable.
- You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.
How to Apply:
- Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents will not be reviewed, and the information contained therein will not be considered for the purposes of determining your eligibility for the position. Information to support your eligibility for the position must be provided on the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education).
- If you are claiming education in your answers to the supplemental application questions, you must attach a copy of your college transcripts for your claim to be accepted toward meeting the minimum requirements. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable.
- Your application must be submitted by the posting closing date. Late applications and other required materials will not be accepted.
- Failure to comply with the above application requirements may eliminate you from consideration for this position.
Examination Information:
- Completing the application, including all supplemental questions, serves as your exam for this position. No additional exam is required at a test center (also referred to as a written exam).
- Your score is based on the detailed information you provide on your application and in response to the supplemental questions.
- Your score is valid for this specific posting only.
- You must provide complete and accurate information or:
- your score may be lower than deserved.
- you may be disqualified.
- You may only apply/test once for this posting.
- Your results will be provided via email.
For complete position description, salary, and benefits information, check the job posting and position description.
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