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Overview

TPWD - Archeologist III (Cultural Resources Coordinator) role at Texas Parks and Wildlife Department

General Description: Under the direction of the Cultural Resources Program Director, the Cultural Resource Coordinator (CRC) performs advanced (senior-level) archeological, research, and cultural resource management work and is responsible for coordinating cultural resources management activities within the region. This position is responsible for ensuring agency compliance with state and federal antiquities laws, including the Texas Parks Wildlife Department (TPWD) Code, the Antiquities Code of Texas, and the National Historic Preservation Act. Reviews projects with ground-disturbing activities on properties owned or managed by TPWD. Responsible for developing scopes of work and management and oversight of contracted work; develops cultural resources management plans for individual state parks. Manages project budgets. Provides technical assistance and staff support to operations and site superintendents. Functions as a member of project teams and performs archeological field work. Coordinates archeological efforts with preservation services, curatorial services, interpretive services, and the natural resources programs. This position has stop-work authority over all regional activities that may affect cultural resources' integrity. All regional activities not otherwise exempt from review and which involve ground disturbance, vegetation clearing- except hand clearing, and any construction disturbing the ground are reviewed and assessed by the Resource Coordinator. Position provides assistance to the Cultural Resources Program Director. Works under minimal supervision, with extensive latitude for use of initiative and independent judgement. Performs other duties as assigned. Complies with all Agency, Division, and Branch rules, regulations and procedures.

Qualifications

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education
Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Master's degree in Anthropology, Archeology, Applied History, Historic Preservation, or related field.

Experience
Five years of progressively responsible archeological experience;
Three years of supervisory experience in (1) archeological fieldwork, (2) supervisory experience, (3) project management, (4) cult

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Research, Analyst, and Information Technology
• Industries
• Government Administration

BENEFITS: Texas Parks and Wildlife offers a variety of benefits for employees such as generous paid time off, group insurance, retirement and pension, and frequent training and staff development opportunities. Other benefits include longevity pay, merit pay, deferred compensation, flexible benefit plans, 401K/457 retirement plans, direct deposit, staggered work hours, Employee Assistance Program and a Return to Work Program. For new employees or rehires, health insurance is available the 1st of the following month after a 60-day waiting period. Click HERE to view our Benefits page.

PHYSICAL WORK ADDRESS: 11942-A FM 848 Suite 200 Tyler, TX 75707