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TEXAS PARKS & WILDLIFE TPWD - Archeologist III (Archeological Project Manager) in AUSTIN, Texas

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TPWD MISSION To manage and conserve the natural and cultural resources of Texas and to provide hunting, fishing and outdoor recreation opportunities for the use and enjoyment of present and future generations.PLEASE NOTE: All applications must contain complete job histories, which includes job title, dates of employment (month/year) and hours worked per week, name of employer, supervisor's name and phone number and a description of duties performed. Job history and volunteer experience should be listed in the work history section of the application to receive credit towards meeting the minimum requirements. Part-time experience credit is prorated based on the duration and hours worked per week. Please indicate hours worked for part-time/temporary/seasonal experience. If this information is not submitted, your application will be considered incomplete. Applications with See attached" or "See resume" will not be accepted in lieu of a completed application. Omission of data can be the basis for disqualification; you may state unknown for any incomplete fields. If education is used to meet the minimum requirements of the job posting, a copy of a college transcript(s) issued from the registrar must be provided if you are selected for an interview. WATCH OUR VIDEO ON HOW TO APPLY FOR JOBS APPLICATIONS SUBMITTED THROUGH WORK IN TEXAS: Work In Texas (WIT) applicants must complete the supplemental questions to be considered for the posting. To complete the supplemental questions, go to CAPPS Recruit to register or login. CAPPS Recruit, https://capps.taleo.net/careersection/ex/jobsearch.ftl?lang=en MILITARY OCCUPATIONAL SPECIALTY CODES: Job Classification Archeologist I-III No Military Crosswalk. Qualified veterans are encouraged to apply. *More information on military occupational specialty codes can be found below: https://www.onetonline.org/crosswalk/MOC/ https://hr.sao.texas.gov/Compensation/MilitaryCrosswalk/MilitaryCrosswalkGuide.pdf MILITARY EMPLOYMENT PREFERENCE: If you choose to claim military employment preference as outlined by the State of Texas, you must complete the Military Employment Preference Survey and attach this form and required documentation referenced on this form at the time your application is submitted. If you have questions regarding this requirement, please visit our Military Employment Reference page at https://tpwd.texas.gov/jobs/veterans/ Required forms that will need to be attached with application for Military Employment Preference: 1. Veteran- DD214 showing honorable discharge. 2. Surviving spouse of a veteran who has not remarried- Marriage Certificate and DD Form 1300 or appropriate documentation. 3. Orphan of a veteran killed while on active duty- Birth Certificate and DD Form 1300 or appropriate documentation. 4. Spouse of a member of the US Armed Forces/Texas National Guard serving on Active Duty- Marriage Certificate and copy of spouses active duty military orders. 5. Spouse of a veteran with disability and is the primary income for household- Marriage Certificate, Veterans DD214, and VA Benefits Summary Letter showing disability rating. Documentation must be attached to the application before military preference can be granted.BENEFITS: Texas Parks and Wildlife offers a variety of benefits for employees such as generous paid time off, group insurance, retirement and pension, and frequent training and staff development opportunities. Other benefits include longevity pay, merit pay, deferred compensation, flexible benefit plans, 401K/457 retirement plans, direct deposit, telework, staggered work hours, Employee Assistance Program and a Return to Work Prog am. For new employees or rehires, health insurance is available the 1st of the following month after a 60-day waiting period. Click HERE to view our Benefits page.HIRING CONTACT: Michael Strutt, (512) 389-4736 PHYSICAL WORK ADDRESS: 1340 Airport Commerce Drive, Building 6, Austin, TX 78741 GENERAL DESCRIPTION: Responsible for compliance archeology on new properties for the State Parks system. Will work as a team member for projects on existing parks. Under the general direction of the Archeological Services Team Lead the Archeological Project Manager performs advanced (senior-level) archeological, research, and cultural resource management work. This position is responsible for coordinating all cultural resources survey and management activities on parcels of land that may be acquired to become new state parks. Functions as a member of planning teams for new parks. Will make visits to candidate land parcels. Provides technical assistance and support to land acquisition and planning staff and performs archeological fieldwork. Responsible for developing scopes of work, budgets, and performs oversight of contracted archeological work to be conducted by cultural resources management firms. Develops cultural resource management plans for new state parks so that they may be managed properly when opened to the public. Manages project budgets. Works closely with the State Parks Historian and other members of the Preservation Services Team. Reviews construction planning documents for the creation of new state park facilities and potential for impact to archeological sites. This position has stop-work authority over all construction activities that may affect integrity if construction encounters unexpected archeological resources. All activities which involve ground disturbance including construction, road building, vegetation clearing (except hand clearing) will be reviewed and assessed by the Archeological Project Manager. When not working on land acquisition projects the candidate will serve as a project archeologist or crew member on projects conducted by the Archeological Services Team on projects across the state parks system. Provides other archeological tasks for the Archeological Services Team as directed. Provides technical assistance to the Cultural Resources Program Director regarding potential land acquisitions. This position is responsible for ensuring agency compliance with state and federal antiquities laws, including the Texas Parks Wildlife Department (TPWD) Code, the Antiquities Code of Texas, and the National Historic Preservation Act. Works under minimal supervision, with extensive latitude for use of initiative and independent judgment. Qualifications: MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Education: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Master's degree in Anthropology, Archeology, Applied History, Historic Preservation, or related field. Experience: Five years of progressively responsible experience in (1) archeological fieldwork, (2) archeological project scoping and management, (3) cultural resources management (4) writing professional reports on archeological or cultural resources issues. NOTE: Experience may have occurred concurrently. Licensure: Applicant must possess a valid State drivers license. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES Knowledge of prehistoric and historic archeology, gained through academic training; Knowledge of prehistoric and historic material culture; Kn

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