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The State of Louisiana is looking for a State Archaeologist and Director of the Division of Archaeology.? The position description is below; salary is commensurate with experience and ranges from $61,200 - $110,400.

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Office of Cultural Development - Division of Archaeology
State Archaeologist - (CRT-2025-206869-PW)
located at Capital Annex Building, Baton Rouge, LA.

Supplemental Information
This is a fulltime position located at the?Capitol Annex Building in Baton Rouge, LA.

About this position:
This position is located in the Archaeology Division in the Office of Cultural Development.

Job Duties:
60% - Consults with federal agencies, state agencies, federally recognized Indian Tribes, private firms, and private archeological contractors concerning the Section 106 process and implementation of projects under that process. Has primary responsibility for developing and overseeing Section 106 Programmatic Agreements and Memoranda of Agreements with federal agencies. Conducts review of Section 106 project reports submitted to the State Historic Preservation Office (SHPO) to ensure they meet state standards.
10% - Oversees the State Historic Preservation Office's response for archaeological resources during disasters and serves as the SHPO's representative for archaeological resources during any resulting Section 106 projects, including development of Programmatic Agreements and Memoranda of Agreements.
10% - Serves as a point of contact for members of the public with questions about Louisiana archaeology, preservation of archaeological sites, unmarked human burials, and abandoned cemeteries.
5% - Consults with federal agencies, state agencies, and private firms concerning discoveries of unmarked human burials and abandoned cemeteries. Issue permits for the disinterment of human remains when required and oversees implementations of the permits. Consults with federally recognized Indian Tribes concerning excavation, analysis, and reinternment of human remains determined to be of Native American ancestry.
5% - Oversees and manages the Division of Archaeology staff, budgets, and programs.
5% - Consults with State agencies concerning archaeological resources on State lands.
5% - Serves as senior technical advisor to the deputy State Historic Preservation Officer and the State Historic Preservation Officer.

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Chip McGimsey

State Archaeologist

LA Division of Archaeology

cmcgimsey@...

225-219-4598

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