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State of Michigan Archaeologist-E - Limited Term in Lansing, Michigan
Archaeologist-E - Limited Term
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Archaeologist-E - Limited Term
Salary
$25.03 - $45.86 Hourly
Location
Lansing, MI
Job Type
Limited Term (position has expiration date)
Job Number
7501-26-MHC-004
Department
Natural Resources
Opening Date
04/16/2026
Closing Date
4/30/2026 11:59 PM Eastern
Bargaining Unit
SCIENTIFIC AND ENGINEERING (SEIU)
Description
Benefits
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Job Description
This position reviews proposed projects for archaeological impacts and assists archaeological permitting for high-speed internet installation on state-owned land and bottomlands. Responsibilities include assessing project impacts to resources, recommending archaeological surveys when appropriate, assisting data management, assisting archaeological permitting and working with permit applicants on project alterations to avoid or minimize negative impacts to resources. This role helps develop guidance and best practices on effective stewardship measures for archaeological resources during high-speed internet infrastructure projects. This position works with other state and federal agencies, tribes and industry connected to infrastructure projects to align and streamline permitting. It collaborates with industry to ensure resource identification and protection measures are practical and can be effectively applied. This position works collaboratively with internal staff and operates within the Archaeology Section of the Michigan History Center (MHC), DNR.
Position Description (https://MCSC.state.mi.us/AgencyPDFs/ArchaeologistPD9P11.pdf)
This position is being filled as a limited-term assignment for up to two years, with the possibility of extension.
Required Education and Experience
Education
Possession of a bachelor's degree in archaeology or a field of anthropology.
Experience
Archaeologist 9
No specific type or amount is required.
Archaeologist 10
One year of professional experience conducting archaeological research activities equivalent to an Archaeologist 9.
Archaeologist P11
Two years of professional experience conducting archaeological research activities equivalent to an Archaeologist, including one year equivalent to an Archaeologist 10.
Additional Requirements and Information
Successful candidates must demonstrate that they meet the minimum qualifications of the Secretary of the Interior Professional Qualifications Standards for Archaeology (36 CFR 61). Complete and attach thequalifications formavailable on the Michigan State Historic Preservation Office (SHPO) website; do not submit your form to the SHPO. Remember to attach your resume or Curriculum Vita.
Please attach a cover letter, resume, official college transcripts and threereferences to your application. For our purposes, "Official Transcripts" must contain the college/university name and address, the degree conferred and date granted, coursework completed (especially if no degree granted), and the Registrar's signature and/or seal.
Information provided in your application, resume, cover letter, transcripts, and any other documentation provided will be used to verify responses to the supplemental questions. Unsupported responses may not be considered further.
Your application for any position does not guarantee that you will be contacted by the Department/Agency for further consideration. Only those applicants interviewed will be notified of the results.
Applicants will be appointed only to positions in areas for which their experience and education is appropriate.
View the entire job specification at: https://www.michigan.gov/mdcs/-/media/Project/Websites/mdcs/JOBSPECS/A/Archaeologist.pdf
Accommodations
If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the application or selection processes, please contact theADA coordinator (https://www.michigan.gov/ose/-/media/Project/Websites/ose/Contact/RACs.pdf) for the agency that posted this position vacancy.
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Updated: 2/28/24
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ARCHLGS – Do you possess a bachelor's degree or higher in archaeology or a field of anthropology? If so, please attach a copy of your official college transcripts.
Yes
No
02
ARCHLGS – Please select your level of experience.
None to one year of professional experience conducting archaeological research activities.
One to two years of professional experience conducting archaeological research activities.
Two to three years of professional experience conducting archaeological research activities.
At least three years of professional experience conducting archaeological research activities.
03
How many years of archaeological experience do you have in Michigan and the Great Lakes Region?
One year
Two years
Three or more years
04
QOL - Did you attach a cover letter, resume, and official college transcripts (if applicable) to your application? (Failure to do so may result in your application being screened out.)
Yes
No
05
Did you attach the following? Successful candidates must demonstrate that they meet the minimum qualifications of the Secretary of the Interior Professional Qualifications Standards for Archaeology (36 CFR 61). Complete and attach the qualifications form available on the Michigan State Historic Preservation Office (SHPO) website; do not submit your form to the SHPO.
Yes
No
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Employer
State of Michigan
Department
Natural Resources
Address
525 West Allegan
Lansing, Michigan, 48909
Phone
517-284-5014
Website
https://www.michigan.gov/dnr/about/careers
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