Agency Marketing Statement:

• Along with a team of professionals (curator, archaeologist, historian, etc.) in the Visitor Engagement Departments Park Interpretation Office, this position helps preserve the integrity of the Presidio National Historic Landmark District, creates new knowledge through original research, and brings alive the historic and natural assets of the Presidio through interpretation.
  Along with a team of professionals (curator, archaeologist, historian, etc.) in the Visitor Engagement Departments Park Interpretation Office, this position helps preserve the integrity of the Presidio National Historic Landmark District, creates new knowledge through original research, and brings alive the historic and natural assets of the Presidio through interpretation.
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Duties:

• Working under the supervision of the Archaeologist, the incumbent supports archival, field, laboratory, collections and exhibition-based initiatives. Significant archaeological areas and collections managed by the Presidio Trust include those from the Spanish Colonial period, such as El Presidio, the Mexican period El Polín settlement, the American Civil War Period Funston Officers Quarters, and the prehistoric shellmound SFr-6. Of these, El Presidio is of international significance and the focus of many program initiatives. Exhibitions at the Officers Club and other sites throughout the park welcome the public and interpret the Presidios heritage. Activities of the Interpretation Office take place in the public sphere and the Archaeological Specialist interacts with visitors. The incumbent demonstrates skill as a spokesperson for the program explaining the process and findings of research on a daily basis.
  
  
  RESPONSIBILITIES
  - Writes management plans for compliance efforts associated with ground-disturbing Presidio projects delegated from supervisor, including Archaeological Management Assessments and Monitoring Plans.
  - Independently assesses and determines the appropriate level of archaeological oversight of ground-disturbing Trust projects and operations through the excavation clearance application process.
  - Performs archaeological monitoring to support Trust operations and makes determinations about the significance of artifacts and features discovered in compliance with the NHPA. Is responsible for assessing non-routine situations without on-site supervision.
  - Contributes to research designs for public archaeological excavation sites including at El Presidio. Writes annual work plans for excavation and artifact processing, including the identification of staffing needs and the scheduling of volunteers and interns.
  - Serves as the site supervisor at public excavation site like El Presidio and during subsequent laboratory work. In this capacity, the incumbent oversees the daily work of interns, docents, and volunteers. Routinely makes independent determinations in situations where existing guidelines for the treatment of artifacts and features are insufficient.
  - Represents the Presidio Trust through interpretive interactions with the public on a daily basis. Serves as point of contact and works with outside partners on programmatic collaborations.
  
  Working under the supervision of the Archaeologist, the incumbent supports archival, field, laboratory, collections and exhibition-based initiatives. Significant archaeological areas and collections managed by the Presidio Trust include those from the Spanish Colonial period, such as El Presidio, the Mexican period El Polín settlement, the American Civil War Period Funston Officers Quarters, and the prehistoric shellmound SFr-6. Of these, El Presidio is of international significance and the focus of many program initiatives. Exhibitions at the Officers Club and other sites throughout the park welcome the public and interpret the Presidios heritage. Activities of the Interpretation Office take place in the public sphere and the Archaeological Specialist interacts with visitors. The incumbent demonstrates skill as a spokesperson for the program explaining the process and findings of research on a daily basis. RESPONSIBILITIES - Writes management plans for compliance efforts associated with ground-disturbing Presidio projects delegated from supervisor, including Archaeological Management Assessments and Monitoring Plans. - Independently assesses and determines the appropriate level of archaeological oversight of ground-disturbing Trust projects and operations through the excavation clearance application process. - Performs archaeological monitoring to support Trust operations and makes determinations about the significance of artifacts and features discovered in compliance with the NHPA. Is responsible for assessing non-routine situations without on-site supervision. - Contributes to research designs for public archaeological excavation sites including at El Presidio. Writes annual work plans for excavation and artifact processing, including the identification of staffing needs and the scheduling of volunteers and interns. - Serves as the site supervisor at public excavation site like El Presidio and during subsequent laboratory work. In this capacity, the incumbent oversees the daily work of interns, docents, and volunteers. Routinely makes independent determinations in situations where existing guidelines for the treatment of artifacts and features are insufficient. - Represents the Presidio Trust through interpretive interactions with the public on a daily basis. Serves as point of contact and works with outside partners on programmatic collaborations.
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