Archaeologist 9-P11

Job Title and Level: Archaeologist 9-P11

City/County: Lansing/Ingham

Type of Employment: Full-Time

Pay Grade and Annual Salary: $25.78 - $43.45 per hour

Brief Job Description:

Tasks for this position include, but are not limited to: maintain the State Archaeological Site File (SASF) and associated collections to federal standards and in compliance with the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA) in order to facilitate statewide archaeological research and preservation; review projects and undertakings as required by Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act (NHPA) and by state laws, regulations, and policies; evaluate the eligibility of sites for listing in the National Register of Historic Places (NRHP); perform fieldwork as necessary in conjunction with project reviews and survey initiatives; provide innovative public and professional outreach and education; and promote tribal collaboration.

Note: This internal posting is only open to current MSF classified employees

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This position is based at MEDC Headquarters in Lansing and may work a hybrid schedule with a minimum of 2 days of in-office work required.

Business Unit: State Historic Preservation Office (SHPO)

Supervisor: Scott Slagor, Manager, Cultural Resource Protection

Minimum Education Required:

Possession of a bachelor's degree in archaeology or a field of anthropology.

 

Minimum Experience Required:

Archaeologist 9

No specific type or amount is required.

Archaeologist 10

One year of professional experience conducting archaeological research activities equivalent to an Archaeologist 9.

Archaeologist P11

Two years of professional experience conducting archaeological research activities equivalent to an Archaeologist, including one year equivalent to an Archaeologist 10. 

How to Apply:

To apply, please click the link below and follow the NEOGOV instructions.

Archaeologist 9-P11 

Deadline for Response: Oct 8, 2026