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Archeologist

Smithsonian Institution · Posted 1 days ago

Hybrid Full-time Washington, DC $102K – $133K Apply by Jun 17, 2026 Archeology ISFPISTP
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About the Role

This position is located at the National Museum of African American History & Culture (NMAAHC), Office of Curatorial Affairs. The NMAAHC is a national museum for the study and exhibition of African American history and culture. It acquires, maintains and preserves objects which document social, cultural, political, military, technological and scientific developments in the U.S. related to the African American experience.

What You'll Do

  • The Archeologist provides assistance, oversight, and coordination of cultural resource compliance and is tasked with conducting archeological research for the Museum including working with Slave Wrecks Projects partners.
  • Seek opportunities to work with SI Scientific Dive community and leadership (i.e., workshop groups, board membership, etc.).

Requirements

  • Conditions of Employment Qualification requirements, including one year time-in-grade at the next lower grade level for promotion candidates, must be met within 30 days of the job announcement closing date.
  • See the 'Required Documents' section for additional information.
  • For information on qualification requirements, see Qualification Standards Handbook for General Schedule Positions viewable on OPM Website.
  • Degree that included 3 semester hours each in the following course areas: History of archeology.
  • Archeology of a major geographical area such as North America or Africa.
  • Regional archeology, archeological cultures, or sites in a specific part or portion of a major geographical area to acquire or develop a foundation for regional specialization for professional development.
  • Theory and methods of archeology.
  • Methods include, but are not limited to, typology, classification, sampling, cultural evolution, diffusion, dating, and analytical techniques.
  • Archeological field school, to provide a basic understanding of theoretical and practical approaches to research design implementation, field preservation techniques, and report preparation by participation in actual field work.
  • AND Six semester hours of related course work in: geography, geology, or cultural geography; history, historiography, or historical archeology; environmental studies; scientific writing (nonfiction English composition); and/or surveying; AND Archeological field school.
  • OR, Combination of educatio and experience, OR, Four years of archeological work experience that demonstrated a thorough knowledge of the fundamental principles and theories of professional archeology.
  • The work experience must have included archeology field experience, which may include that gained in an archeological field school.
  • Requires career/career-conditional status or eligibility.
  • Males born after 12/31/59 must be registered with Selective Service.

Benefits

  • The Smithsonian offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes, in part, vacation and sick leave, holidays, health/life insurance, accident insurance, and excellent retirement program options.
  • Please see Benefits at https://www.si.edu/OHR/benefits for a complete description.
  • Flexible Spending Accounts - https://www.fsafeds.com/ Health Insurance - http://www.opm.gov/insure/health/index.asp Leave - http://www.opm.gov/oca/leave/index.asp Life Insurance - http://www.opm.gov/insure/life/index.asp Long Term Care Insurance - http://www.ltcfeds.com Retirement Program - https://www.opm.gov/retirement-services/

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