Job Description

Requisition No: 873188

Agency: Department of State

Working Title: DOS - ARCHAEOLOGY SUPERVISOR - SES - 45000332

Pay Plan: SES

Position Number: 45000332

Salary: $52,000 - $57,000

Posting Closing Date: 04/07/2026

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Department of State

Archaeology Supervisor

Division of Historical Resources

Bureau of Archaeological Research

Open Competitive

Minimum Qualifications:

• Six (6) years of direct work experience Anthropology, History, Museum Studies, or a closely related field. A master’s degree from an accredited college or university in one or more related fields may substitute for the required years of experience.
• Knowledge of curation practices associated with archaeological and/or museum collections
• At least two (2) years of experience working in a museum or collections repository
• Experience using or maintaining collections management systems

Preferences:

• Knowledge of State laws pertaining to the disposition of archaeological collections
• Knowledge of the archaeology and history of Florida
• Knowledge of the methods used to conserve archaeological objects recovered from terrestrial and marine environments
• Experience conducting tours and giving presentations
• Experience managing archival collections
• Experience supervising others

Special Note:

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

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Supervises and assists Collections and Conservation staff.
• Maintains and updates the Collections Management System. Serves as the primary point of contact for agency support for the Axiell Collections system. Implement system updates and changes where necessary. Conducts training for Bureau staff members and maintains system documentation.
• Promotes the State of Florida artifact collections through websites, scholarly and public access, exhibits, and programs. Collaborates with agency staff on Department-wide programs.
• Advances in improvements of facilities to ensure collection and conservation standards are met. Acts as the primary point of contact for facility maintenance and construction projects.
• Supervises annual inventory of Bureau collections as required by s. 267.115, Florida Statutes.
• Performs other work-related duties as required.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

• Knowledge of State laws pertaining to the disposition of archaeological collections
• Knowledge of the archaeology and history of Florida
• Knowledge of the methods used to conserve archaeological objects recovered from terrestrial and marine environments

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 October 1, 1962, 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: https://www.sss.gov

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.