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Please Contact John Doershuk at the address below.

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>PROJECT ARCHAEOLOGIST
>GENERAL CONTRACTS PROGRAM
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>Position: Project Archaeologist, General Contracts Program (GCP), Office of
>the State Archaeologist. This is a full-time, 100 percent, benefited
>appointment at the Research Assistant III level at the University of Iowa.
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>Basic Responsibilities: Conduct archaeological investigations for Phase I,
>II, and III survey, site testing, and data recovery undertakings for local
>and state units of government; federal agencies; and private sector
>clients. Project Archaeologists report to and coordinate activities with
>the GCP Director but are responsible for the day-to-day organization and
>timely execution of field investigations, laboratory analyses, and report
>preparation. Applicants must be familiar with Section 106 legislation and
>be able to independently prepare high quality reports with the goal of
>determining site eligibility to the National Register of Historic Places
>for federal agency and SHPO review. The work primarily involves projects in
>Iowa although the potential exists for project work in Missouri, Illinois,
>Wisconsin, and Minnesota (typically within a 6 hour radius of Iowa City).
>Extensive travel during the week required; weekend overnight stays away
>from Iowa City are rare.
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>Required Qualifications: Applicants must meet or exceed the minimum
>professional qualifications defined by the Secretary of the Interior's
>Professional Qualification Standards for Archaeology (36CFR61) including a
>graduate degree in archaeology, anthropology, or a closely related field
>(M.A./M.S. required, Ph.D. a plus); at least one year of post-graduate
>degree supervisory experience in Plains/Midwest archaeology; demonstrated
>ability to carry research (field, lab, and reporting) to completion in a
>timely and high quality manner; experience directing archaeological crews
>up to 12 persons in size; and ability to work effectively in a diverse
>environment.
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>Desired Qualifications: Registered Professional Archaeologist (RPA).
>Experience with Word, Excel, Access, ArcView GIS, and CorelDRAW computer
>applications on PC-based platforms. Previous experience with Iowa cultural
>resource management projects. Individuals with experience in lithic
>analysis, geoarchaeology, or faunal analysis are especially encouraged to
>apply, although other specialties will be considered. Previous experience
>in contract administration, marketing, agency or tribal consultation,
>supervising field schools, other teaching, or museum-related curation work
>not required but considered a plus.
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>This is a full-time University of Iowa Professional and Scientific position
>in a great work environment with an excellent benefits package (five weeks
>paid vacation per year, TIAA-CREF retirement plan with significant
>University contribution, health/dental/life insurance coverage) and an
>estimated base full-time salary of $30,290 to $35,248 depending on
>experience and qualifications. Anticipated start date is February 21, 2000.
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>Applicants should refer to posting #40162 and send a current CV detailing
>experience, statement of interest and special skills, and the
>names/addresses/telephone/e-mail of three references to:
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>       John F. Doershuk, Ph.D., RPA
>       Director, General Contracts Program
>       Office of the State Archaeologist
>       University of Iowa
>       700 Clinton Street Building
>       Iowa City, Iowa  52242-1030
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>The University of Iowa is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative
>Action Employer. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply.
>Applications must be received by December 30, 1999.
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Blane H. Nansel, RPA
Cultural Resources Specialist
Highway Archaeology Program
University of Iowa
700 Clinton Street Building
Iowa City, Iowa  52242-1030
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(319)384-0729