ARCHEOLOGIST III4013E1 Pay Grade: 27 DEFINITION OF WORK Summary This is specialized, professional and administrative work in directing state archeology programs. Work involves directing a state-wide program of archeological research and conservation. Work includes selecting archeological sites; conducting field studies and excavations; preparing laboratories; and evaluating, researching and presenting findings. Supervision is exercised over professional, technical and/or clerical employees. Standard Classification Factors Supervision Received - Level D: "Under general direction…" Employees at this level are usually in charge of a large and important organizational unit. They plan and carry out assignments with little supervision. They report regularly to a superior, usually by means of occasional conferences, to discuss work progress or new problems which require advice from above. This designation will pertain to classes with a high order of independence. Difficulty - LEVEL C: Considerable… Duties which require a high degree of concentration because of the many factors which must be considered and weighed before a decision can be reached. Usually positions that require planning, developing, and coordinating programs and directing fairly large groups of people fall into this category. Complexity - LEVEL D: Work is of a diversified nature that usually involves multiple unrelated steps. Analytical thought is necessary for dealing with complex data and situations. Work often involves a variety of unrelated processes and may require planning or carrying out a sequence of actions or both. Several alternatives usually exist at this level for approaching problems or situations. Workers at this level exercise a considerable amount of independent judgment. Work is controlled by occasional review and by reporting to or consultation with supervisors or superiors. When guidelines exist at this level, they are usually broadly defined or technical requiring careful analysis and interpretation. Consequence of Actions or Decisions - LEVEL D: Consequences of actions or decisions at this level are significant as the work may be rarely if ever reviewed, making errors difficult to detect. Errors may cause major program failure or a high degree of confusion. Injuries to others due to errors are serious or incapacitating or both and costs due to errors are substantial. Contacts - LEVEL C: The purpose of the contact is to influence, motivate, conduct interviews, make formal presentations or counsel to achieve common understanding or solutions to problems when the information is sensitive in nature or the individuals or groups are skeptical or uncooperative. Communication techniques and well developed communication skills become an important requirement at this level. Physical Demands - LEVEL B: The work requires light physical exertion. The employee may be required to perform handling activities with lightweight or easily moved items (e.g. books, file folders, boxes of office supplies, small machine parts, etc.); perform moving activities for brief periods; operate light equipment; perform repetitive motions for brief periods; confined to a work area. Environmental Conditions - LEVEL B: The work environment involves moderate hazards, risks or discomforts. Exposure to minor deviations from pleasant environmental conditions is normal. Minor to serious injuries are possible. Supervision/Leadership - LEVEL E: Involves scheduling, supervising and evaluating work as a "manager" of first line supervisors or as a "first line supervisor" of workers who perform distinct and separate blocks of work generally related as to purpose but requiring different processes and methods. Responsible for hiring and disciplinary actions which may or may not require the approval of a higher level of authority. Distinguishing Features Differs from Assistant Division Director, State Historical Society class in which the incumbent assists the Division Director in coordinating museum programs and operations. Differs from the Archeologist II class in which the incumbents direct a program for archeological services such as a public education program on archeology and do not administer the state's archeology program or serve as a state archeologist. EXAMPLES OF WORK PERFORMED Directs the archeology department; responsible for overall program development and fiscal management. Manages state archeological research activities; coordinates contracts with federal, state and local agencies and private enterprise for conservation and archeological research. Recruits, interviews and selects archeological staff and assigns, reviews and evaluates their work. Determines which archeological sites to survey or excavate. Prepares annual report and budget and supporting data for an archeology department; monitors the approved budget; determines archeology equipment to be purchased; develops state archeology policies and procedures. Directs the classification, preparation and care of ethnological and archeological materials; conceives and directs exhibits depicting the early people of Kansas. Conducts scientific research and prepares scientific reports and maps describing surveys and investigations. Locates maps and classifies archeological sites or directs these activities. Chairs or serves on archeological boards or commissions as appointed. Prepares and delivers speeches pertaining to the state's archeological programs and activities. REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, ABILITIES, AND SKILLS Knowledge *Knowledge of the principles and practices of archeological research and investigations. Knowledge of the archeological explorations and cultural history of Kansas. *Knowledge of basic surveying and topographical mapping. *Knowledge of proper laboratory procedures, curation practices, and specimen conservation techniques. *Knowledge of supervisory principles and practices. Abilities *Ability to analyze archeological data and materials and write comprehensive reports. *Ability to supervise the work of others. *Ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing. *Necessary at Entry MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS: Master's degree in archeology, anthropology, or closely related field and three years work experience in archeological field research , administration or management and leadership ability at the supervisory level. Additional experience in the areas listed above may be substituted for the required education as determined relevant by the agency. NC: 06/94 |