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Job Title GIS Coordinator Requisition Number RE49282 Working Title Assistant State Archaeologist Department Name 8E020:Anthropology Work Location Lexington, KY Grade Level 46 Salary Range $52,021-85,800/year Type of Position Staff Position Time Status Full-Time Required Education

BS

Click here for more information about equivalencies: https://hr.uky.edu/employment/working-uk/equivalencies Required Related Experience

5 yrs

Required License/Registration/Certification None. Physical Requirements Sitting/standing at workstation for extended periods of time; lifting/carrying light-weight objects; and walking across campus. Shift Monday-Friday; 8:00 am – 5:00 pm; and occasional evenings and/or weekends. Job Summary The College of Arts and Sciences is seeking an Assistant State Archaeologist to serve as Assistant Director of the Office of State Archaeology (OSA). This position involves overseeing daily operations, ensuring compliance with local, state, and federal cultural resource laws, issuing archaeological excavation and collection permits, and managing the statewide archaeological database and GIS of Kentucky archaeological sites and survey areas. The role also includes supervising professional and student staff, overseeing digitization efforts for site records and reports, and assisting the University with compliance under the Kentucky Antiquities Act and National Historic Preservation Act. Additionally, the Assistant State Archaeologist will conduct research, seek external funding to enhance site records, and contribute to archaeological education by supervising graduate assistants, interns, and researchers, with opportunities to teach courses or field schools. The ideal candidate will possess expertise in archaeological principles, GIS and database management, knowledge of NAGPRA and preservation laws, and strong leadership and communication skills. Skills / Knowledge / Abilities Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? Yes Preferred Education/Experience Deadline to Apply 02/24/2025 Our University Community We value the well-being of each of our employees and are dedicated to creating a healthy place for everyone to work, learn and live. In the interest of maintaining a safe and healthy environment for our students, employees, patients and visitors the University of Kentucky is a Tobacco & Drug Free campus.


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