POSITION IDENTIFICATION
TITLE Project Supervisor
CLASSIFICATION NUMBER 2305
GRADE 42
CLASSIFICATION Exempt
IMMEDIATE SUPERVISOR Director, Center for Archaeological Research
GENERAL FUNCTION
The Project Supervisor is responsible for the preparation of draft budget and technical proposals for archaeological projects, directing small to medium size archaeological survey and testing projects, supervising artifact analyses, and writing technical reports for the Center for Archaeological Research. The Project Supervisor also assists principal investigators with large archaeological projects as assigned.
MINIMUM ACCEPTABLE QUALIFICATIONS
Education: A Bachelor's degree in Anthropology or a related field is required. A Master's degree is preferred. An equivalent combination of years of experience and education may be considered for substitution of educational requirements.
Experience: At least one year of experience in contract archaeology working with a university/college, private firm, and/or governmental agency is required. Experience in preparing archaeological reports is preferred.
Skills: Strong verbal and written communication skills are required. Prior supervisory experience is required. Basic computer literacy, including familiarity with Microsoft and Adobe software suites is required. The ability to develop knowledge of, respect for, and skills to engage with those of other cultures or backgrounds is required. Familiarity with ESRI ArcGIS software and simple GNSS hardware is preferred.
Effort: The position entails some strenuous physical labor and requires the ability to carry equipment and archaeological samples up to and including 25 pounds, using a shovel and other associated tools to excavate archaeological sites, and climbing steep grades on foot in rugged terrain.
Other: The scope of the position requires occasional evening and weekend work. Occasional overnight, out-of-town travel is required.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
1. Provides quality, professional research services to clients of the Center for Archaeological Research on small to medium sized archaeological survey and testing projects by supervising field and laboratory analyses which includes utilizing field and laboratory equipment.2. Ensures that reports are reflective of the professionalism of the Center for Archaeological Research by preparing technical reports according to guidelines established by the Missouri Department of Natural Resources and other federal, state, or tribal agencies as required.
3. Contributes to the overall mission of the Center for Archaeological Research through the preparation of draft budget and technical proposals for archaeological projects.
4. Facilitates the completion of field and laboratory investigations by assisting the Director or other research archaeologists with planning, designing, mobilizing, or directing survey, testing, and mitigation projects funded by grants or contracts.
5. Contributes to a work environment that encourages knowledge of, respect for, and development of skills to engage with those of other cultures or backgrounds.
6. Remains competent and current through self-directed professional reading, developing professional contact with colleagues, attending professional development courses, and attending training and/or courses as required.
7. Contributes to the overall success of the Center for Archaeological Research by performing all other duties and responsibilities as assigned.
SUPERVISION
The Project Supervisor is supervised by the Director of the Center for Archaeological Research and exercises supervision of archaeological technicians and student employees.
OFFICE OF HUMAN RESOURCES
REVISED FEBRUARY 2023