Job Description

Requisition No: 884536 

Agency: Department of State

Working Title: DOS - ARCHAEOLOGIST III - 45000605

 Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number: 45000605 

Salary: $47,402 annually 

Posting Closing Date: 10/26/2026 

Total Compensation Estimator 

Department of State

Archaeologist III

Division of Historical Resources

Bureau of Archaeological Research

Open Competitive

Minimum Qualifications:

• Six (6) years of professional experience in Anthropology, Archaeology, or related field. A master’s degree in Anthropology, Archaeology, or related field from an accredited college or university can substitute for the years of experience required.
• At least two (2) years of professional archaeological field experience that includes survey, excavation, and mapping.
• Technical archaeological experience, including laboratory analysis, report writing, and data management.
• Knowledge of pertinent state and federal cultural resource legislation.

Preferences

• Proficiency with geophysical survey methods such as ground-penetrating radar
• Proficiency with RTK GPS
• Proficiency with ArcGIS Pro

• Willingness to travel frequently for site visits and meetings
• Experience leading cultural resource surveys
• Experience preparing professional quality reports on the results of archaeological projects
• Experience engaging in public outreach
• Familiarity with Acquisition and Restoration Council and DHR’S role in land management

Special Note:

Responses to qualifying questions must be clearly supported in your employment history.

Duties and Responsibilities:

The Public Lands Archaeology (PLA) Program of the Division of Historical Resources is responsible for assisting in the management of cultural resources on over 5-million acres of state-owned conservation land in Florida. PLA staff assess state-owned lands to identify areas of archaeological sensitivity, conduct surveys to locate and record sites, prepare nominations for the National Register of Historic Places, provide damage assessments on vandalized sites, oversee the archaeological research permit program, and provide management recommendations for site preservation and protection. In this position you will have the opportunity to travel frequently to State Parks, Forests, Wildlife Management Areas and other properties throughout the state. Specific duties of this position include:

• Conduct cultural resource surveys on Board of Trustees Lands
• Assist PLA supervisor with land management activities
• Assist with Archaeological Resource Management Training
• Assist with review and administration of 1A-32 Archaeological Research Permits
• Conduct research on state-owned sites or collections
• Increase visibility of the Bureau of Archaeological Research through outreach, partnerships, or publications
• Perform other work-related duties as required.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

• Knowledge of Florida’s archaeological cultures from all regions and time periods.
• Knowledge of historic preservation laws pertinent to state land management.
• Knowledge of archaeological field and laboratory methods.
• Ability to construct a research design and plan and lead archaeological projects.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to conduct field research in Florida’s various environmental settings.
• Ability to prepare professional reports on the results of archaeological projects in a timely manner.
• Ability to use mapping programs and technology (GPS & GIS).

CRIMINAL BACKGROUND CHECKS : A Level 2 criminal background check is a condition of employment. If selected for this position, you must provide your fingerprints. We will send your fingerprints to the Florida Department of Law Enforcement and the Federal Bureau of Investigation for a criminal background check.

IMPORTANT NOTICES:

We are committed to enhancing our workforce through the employment of Veterans, individuals with disabilities and seek qualified candidates with diverse backgrounds, abilities, skills, and talents to join our workforce.

Male applicants born on or after January 1, 1960, will not be eligible for hire or promotion unless they are registered with the Selective Services System (SSS) before their 26th birthday, or have a Letter of Registration Exemption from the SSS. For more information, please visit the SSS website: 

Candidates requiring a reasonable accommodation, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, must notify the agency hiring authority and/or People First Service Center (1-866-663-4735). Notification to the hiring authority must be made in advance to allow sufficient time to provide the accommodation.

The State of Florida supports a Drug-Free workplace. All employees are subject to reasonable suspicion drug testing in accordance with Section 112.0455, F.S., Drug-Free Workplace Act.

VETERANS’ PREFERENCE. Pursuant to Chapter 295, Florida Statutes, candidates eligible for Veterans’ Preference will receive preference in employment for Career Service vacancies and are encouraged to apply. Certain service members may be eligible to receive waivers for postsecondary educational requirements. Candidates claiming Veterans’ Preference must attach supporting documentation with each submission that includes character of service (for example, DD Form 214 Member Copy #4) along with any other documentation as required by Rule 55A-7, Florida Administrative Code. Veterans’ Preference documentation requirements are available by clicking here . All documentation is due by the close of the vacancy announcement. 

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