Typical Tasks
Assess archeological sites for resource management, development, or conservation purposes and recommend methods for site protection.
Clean, restore, and preserve artifacts.
Collect artifacts made of stone, bone, metal, and other materials, placing them in bags and marking them to show where they were found.
Compare findings from one site with archeological data from other sites to find similarities or differences.
Consult site reports, existing artifacts, and topographic maps to identify archeological sites.
A day in the life
What kind of work is this?
Investigative
Studying, Research based work
Realistic
Practical, Physical Work
Artistic
Conceptual, Creative Work
What personality traits do you need to succeed?
Analytical Thinking
Attention to Detail
Integrity
Persistence
Dependability
Initiative
What key skills are needed for this job?
Reading Comprehension
Writing
Active Listening
Critical Thinking
Speaking
Monitoring
Expected Knowledge
Sociology and Anthropology
Knowledge of group behavior and dynamics, societal trends and influences, human migrations, ethnicity, cultures, and their history and origins.
History and Archeology
Knowledge of historical events and their causes, indicators, and effects on civilizations and cultures.
English Language
Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.
Common Activities
Getting Information
Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sources.
Analyzing Data or Information
Identifying the underlying principles, reasons, or facts of information by breaking down information or data into separate parts.
Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events
Identifying information by categorizing, estimating, recognizing differences or similarities, and detecting changes in circumstances or events.
