Archaeological Specialist, Research Technician II
The Anthropological Studies Center (ASC), a part of Sonoma State University, California, is hiring a full time, salaried, benefited staff Archaeological Specialist, Research Technician II position. Please see the official position description PDF or review the project description and apply at:
https://employment.sonoma.edu/en-us/job/557735/archaeological-specialist-research-technician-ii-temporary
The position is located at Sonoma State University in Rohnert Park, California, and travel throughout California is expected. Though the position is officially listed as “temporary” within the university, this position is full time with no anticipated end date.
Job Summary
Reporting to and working under the general supervision of the Anthropological Studies Center (ASC) Business Director, with additional direction from the ASC Faculty Director, the Archaeological Specialist performs technical archaeological research of average difficulty and assists in the supervision of technical and clerical assistants. The incumbent serves as an interdisciplinary team member conducting archaeological studies including, but not limited to, the development of archaeological site records, site inventories, formal National Register of Historic Places and California Register of Historical Resources evaluations, and data recovery efforts for historic and precontact sites in field, laboratory, and office settings.
Key Qualifications
This position requires an equivalent to graduation from a four-year college or university in the fields of Archaeology, Anthropology, Cultural Resource Management (CRM), or a closely related field and two years of progressively responsible professional archaeological research experience in California archaeology or historic archaeology of the western United States. Graduate study in Archaeology, Anthropology, Cultural Resource Management, or a related field may be substituted for the required experience on a year-for-year basis and additional experience that has demonstrated that the incumbent has acquired and successfully applied the knowledge and abilities delineated above may be substituted for the required education on a year-for-year basis. A Master’s degree in Archaeology, Anthropology, CRM, or related field; experience conducting archaeological investigations within a CRM environment; demonstrated GIS proficiency; experience preparing technical cultural resource reports and California DPR forms; and experience conducting construction monitoring and archaeological field supervision is preferred. A demonstrable expertise in precontact era material culture (such as lithic analysis), historic era material culture, ethnobotanical resources, or GIS analytical skills is highly preferred. Proficiency with computers and Microsoft Office and Google Suite is required. Knowledge and experience with GIS, GPS, digital mapping platforms, related technologies for cultural resource documentation and analysis, CRM-related digital platforms and PeopleSoft preferred.
Salary and Benefits
This is a full time, temporary, non-exempt position. The CSU Classification Step Range for this position is $5,044 - $7,348 per month (step 1 - step 20). Step placement will be determined based on relevant qualifications and professional experience. Step placement upon appointment is not expected to exceed Step 4 ($5,353 a month). Reappointment to this position is dependent upon the individual's performance as well as administrative and budgetary considerations. The university reserves the right to terminate this appointment earlier than the scheduled expiration date.
This position is eligible for a broad range of benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurances, retirement (CalPERS), tuition waiver, vacation and sick leave. In addition, 15 paid holidays are offered each year and a Personal Holiday that may be taken any time during the year. Sonoma State University is also a Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF) Employer.
A comprehensive benefits summary for this position is available online by clicking here to be taken to the CSU benefits page.
For eligible employees, CSUEU collective bargaining agreement Article 17.10 will be honored.
Supplemental Information
About Sonoma State University:
Sonoma State University is committed to achieving excellence through teaching, scholarship, learning and inclusion. In line with our Strategic Plan and our Seawolf Commitment, our values include diversity, sustainability, community engagement, respect, responsibility, excellence and integrity. We strive to cultivate a community in which a diverse population can learn and work in an atmosphere of civility and respect. We encourage innovation, experimentation and creativity, as well as contributions to equity and inclusion, in the pursuit of excellence for all members of our university community.
Equal Opportunity & Mandated Reporting:
The University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, age, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, genetic information, medical condition, disability, marital status, or protected veteran status. Mandated Reporting: This position may be considered a "mandated reporter" under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and is required to comply with the requirements set forth in CSU Executive Order 1083 as a condition of employment.
