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Qualifications / Requirements
Minimum Qualifications: Post-high school course work in anthropology or history AND one season archeological field school or field experience.
Preferred: Bachelor’s degree in anthropology, archeology, history, or a related field; with 1+ year of cultural resource management-focused field experience; Demonstrated contribution to, or completion of, technical field reports; Knowledge and familiarity of Great Plains or Nebraska archeology, culture, history, and artifact assemblages.
Other: This position requires frequent in-state day trips and overnight travel lasting up to one week to complete fieldwork. As such, the incumbent must be able to present a valid driver’s license or another form of reliable transportation. Fieldwork encompasses approximately 25% of this position’s duties throughout all seasons. This position requires working outdoors in a variety of weather conditions, hiking over uneven terrain, excavating by hand, screening sediment, carrying field equipment, and performing other physically demanding field activities. Regular and Reliable attendance is Required.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Knowledge and experience of archeological field and laboratory best practices and techniques, artifact identification and analysis, and site formation processes.
Understanding of and ability to interpret and apply state and federal cultural resource laws, standards, and regulations.
Proficiency with ArcGIS Pro and handheld GPS technology.
Detail-oriented and able to follow instructions.
Excellent written and oral communication skills.
Capability to work independently and collaboratively to meet various project, team, and agency goals.
Flexibility with and adaptation to ever-changing project needs, conditions, and deadlines.
Must be committed to the organization's core values and demonstrate them regularly in their work.
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About NSHS
The Nebraska State Historical Society was founded in 1878 by citizens who recognized Nebraska was going through great changes and they sought to record the stories of both indigenous and immigrant peoples. It was designated a state institution and began receiving funds from the legislature in 1883. Legislation in 1994 changed NSHS from a state institution to a state agency. The division is headed by Director Daryl Bohac. They are assisted by an administrative staff responsible for financial and personnel functions, museum store services, security, and facilities maintenance for NSHS.
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