JOB ANNOUNCEMENT
SUMMER STUDENT POSITIONS
MISSOURI DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION (MoDOT)
CULTURAL RESOURCES UNIT
 
Archaeological Field Technicians and Archaeological Laboratory Technician
 
Several full-time, temporary positions will be available this summer with the
Missouri Department of Transportation's Cultural Resources Unit.  The
employment period will be from May through August, 1998.  The positions require
completion of at least one year of college with course work in history,
architectural history, anthropology/archaeology or related disciplines.  Also,
all candidates must intend to return to school in the fall.
 
Archaeological Field Technicians (7 positions):  Duties will be focused on
archaeological field work and will include background research, Phase I, Phase
II, and Phase III cultural resources investigations, preparation and analysis
of artifacts, and preparation of material needed for the evaluation of historic
structures.
 
Archaeological Laboratory Technician (1 position):  Duties will include the
cleaning and analysis of materials from current archaeological projects and the
preparation of older collections for curation.  Neat, legible handwriting is
required.
 
The Cultural Resources Unit of MoDOT is based in Jefferson City, the state's
capital.  Frequent travel, using state-owned vehicles, within the state of
Missouri  is required.  Employees will need to have sufficient funds to cover
travel expenses (meals and lodging) until they are reimbursed around the middle
of the following month.  Wages will vary from $6.40 to $9.40 hourly, based on
education and experience.
 
Individuals interested in applying should submit a resume and transcript to:
 
Missouri Department of Transportation
Human Resources Division
P.O. Box 270
Jefferson City, MO  65102
(573) 751-9200
email: [log in to unmask]
 
Please do not reply to sender
 
Please specify the position for which you are applying.
 
All applicants also will be required to send a vitae/resume and a copy of their
college transcripts.  Applicants must state their intent to return to school.
When completing the application, be certain to check the box labeled "Summer
Student" and indicate "Archaeology/Environmental" as a work choice for all
positions.  Drug testing, which will be arranged by and paid for by MoDOT, is
required after a conditional offer of employment is made.  Drug testing will be
arranged at a location near you.
 
Review of applications will begin March 20, 1998
 
MoDOT is an equal opportunity employer.