MUSCOGEE (CREEK) NATION
Seeking an ARCHAEOLOGICAL TECHNICIAN
Description: This position will work within the Historic and Cultural Preservation Department (HCPD), the Tribal Historic Preservation Office (THPO), and the Archaeological Division to carry out archaeological work. The Archaeological Technician will assist with cultural resource surveys, identification, and preservation of historic properties within the boundaries of the MCN reservation and/or on lands of historic interest in the southeastern United States, as well as assist with Section 106 review projects.
Principal Duties and Responsibilities:
- Assist the Tribal Archaeologist with surveys to identify and document archaeological sites as well as excavations to test the National Register site eligibility and large-scale field and laboratory investigations to mitigate adverse impacts to significant archaeological resources
- Perform pedestrian reconnaissance, shovel tests, test unit excavation, monitoring, as well as site documentation and artifact analyses under the supervision of the Tribal Archaeologist.
- On archaeological field investigations, assist with precontact and post-contact artifact identification, document features and other archaeological deposits, prepare site descriptions, photograph features and artifacts, prepare sketch maps of sites, use GPS to record site features, and complete field forms completely and accurately.
- On laboratory analysis, wash and process recovered materials and analytical samples, label, and package artifacts, perform supervised analysis, and conduct computerized data entry.
- May help in report production through preparation of photos, preparation of tables summarizing artifact data and other information, and preparing text for sections of the report that document the results of archaeological investigations.
- Use GIS to create maps for reports and to document cultural resources.
- Assist with GPR (ground penetrating radar) and magnetometer surveys, Cemetery Crew projects, Cemetery Recordation Reports, archaeological monitoring, NAGPRA compliance, and conduct Section 106 reviews.
- Work in the office and outdoors in a variety of field conditions (rugged terrain, remote locations, hot and cold temperatures) and around construction equipment.
Minimum Requirements:
- Bachelor's degree in Anthropology/Archaeology, American Indian Studies, History, Cultural Resource Management, or related field or six (6) months archaeological field experience with a range of field methodologies, including survey, testing, excavation, and monitoring. A Field School Certification is preferred. Must be able to interact with the public with a high degree of professionalism. Good organizational skills, positive attitude, strong work ethic, and willingness to learn. All candidates should have knowledge of Muscogee history and culture.
- Must have a valid Oklahoma Driver s License.
Preferred Requirements:
Meet the Secretary of the Interior's Standards and Guidelines for Archaeology (48 FR 44716) (graduate degree in archaeology, anthropology, or closely related field plus professional experience). Archaeological fieldwork experience. Knowledge of National Historic Preservation Act (NHPA-Section 106) and the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA). Must be able to interact with the public with a high degree of professionalism. Good organizational skills, positive attitude, strong work ethic, and willingness to learn. All candidates should have knowledge of Muscogee history and culture.
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Muscogee (Creek) and Indian Preference