ARCHAEOLOGIST

DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS:

The Archeologist assists with archaeological field research projects conducted by the Cultural Resources

Management Program for the Gila River Indian Community. This position participates in aspects of

archaeological monitoring, survey and excavation projects.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

 Assist in surveying and excavating prehistoric and historic archaeological sites.

 Assist in training new archaeological crew members.

 Assist archaeological crew members in filling and completing survey and excavation forms.

 Check specimen bags from survey and excavation collections to ensure information has been accurately filled

out and assign specimen numbers.

 Assist in keeping track of field equipment, filling out vehicle maintenance forms, and reporting to supervisor

when equipment and vehicle needs repair.

 Assist in preparing site maps, site forms and excavation forms.

 Participate in classroom, laboratory and field training to increase knowledge about archaeology and improve

basic job skills.

 Perform other related duties as assigned.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY:

 Knowledge of HuHuKam and/or southwest archaeology.

 Knowledge of prehistoric and historic artifacts.

 Ability to complete relevant field forms, track specimen numbers/forms/artifact bags, undertake trench

profiling and feature excavations and documentation.

 Ability to carry out basic surveying and excavation methods e.g., use compass, protractor, line level, tape

measure and maps.

 Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.

 Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with other employees, Community Officials

and the general public.