Description

Job Description

A Historian/Archeologist and Preservationist II, (Archeologist) full-time (40 hours/week) university staff position is available with the Virginia Tech Conservation Management Institute to support cultural resources management (CRM) at Marine Corps Base- Quantico (MCBQ), Virginia. Incumbent will support CRM at MCBQ through 1) assisting in the development of a programmatic agreement with the State Historic Preservation Office, 2) integration with natural resource management and conservation, 3) surveying and inventorying historic and archeological resources and, 4) section 106 consultation. The position will be located at Marine Corps Base-Quantico, Virginia near Stafford, Virginia.

Required Qualifications

1) A B.S. history, archaeology, anthropology, or a related field. 2). Strong professional experience or equivalent specialized training in archeological research, administration, or management. 3). At least some exposure to supervised field and analytic experience in general North American archeology, 4) Ability to analyze data, artifacts, and historical structures 5). Experience with Global Positioning Systems and ESRI based GIS software a plus. 6). Ability to perform basic statistical analysis of field data and report findings of research through written and oral communication. 7). Valid Driver's License.

Preferred Qualifications

1). Master's degree in history, archaeology, anthropology, or a related field. 2). Previous experience working on military installations.

Pay Band

4

Overtime Status

Exempt: Not eligible for overtime

Appointment Type

Restricted

Hours per week

40 (overtime authorized)

Review Date

8/29/25

Additional Information

The successful candidate will be required to have a criminal conviction check.

About Virginia Tech

Dedicated to its motto, Ut Prosim (That I May Serve), Virginia Tech pushes the boundaries of knowledge by taking a hands-on, transdisciplinary approach to preparing scholars to be leaders and problem-solvers. A comprehensive land-grant institution that enhances the quality of life in Virginia and throughout the world, Virginia Tech is an inclusive community dedicated to knowledge, discovery, and creativity. The university offers more than 280 majors to a diverse enrollment of more than 36,000 undergraduate, graduate, and professional students in eight undergraduate colleges, a school of medicine, a veterinary medicine college, Graduate School, and Honors College. The university has a significant presence across Virginia, including Blacksburg, the greater Washington, D.C. area, the Health Sciences and Technology Campus in Roanoke, sites in Newport News and Richmond, and numerous Extension offices and research centers. A leading global research institution, Virginia Tech conducts more than $500 million in research annually.

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Advertised: August 12, 2025
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