Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) is seeking an archaeologist for its Trunkline program. This position performs a full range of professional archaeologist assignments including conducting archaeological field work, laboratory work, and research and analysis assignments required by Section 106 of the National Historical Preservation Act (NHPA). This position works to identify and protect cultural resources as part of the Michigan Department of Transportation’s (MDOT) overall cultural resource management program in support of the completion of National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) categorical exclusion and major action environmental documents for transportation projects. This position also conducts archaeological sensitivity and risk analysis and provides guidance for construction permit applicants.
Responsibilities of this position are:
- Sensitivity and risk analysis
- Phase I archaeological surveys
- artifact analysis
- report writing
- monitoring
- GIS mapping of current and previous investigations
This position is located in Lansing, MI.
A master’s degree is required.
The application is due on 12/1/2024.