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Archeologists

SOC 19-3091.02

Conduct research to reconstruct record of past human life and culture from human remains, artifacts, architectural features, and structures recovered through excavation, underwater recovery, or other means of discovery.

Zone 5 Life, Physical, and Social Science

Skills

Knowledge

Job Zone

Green

Top Skills 8

Writing

4.2

Reading Comprehension

4.1

Active Listening

4.1

Speaking

4.1

Critical Thinking

4.0

Active Learning

3.9

Science

3.8

Coordination

3.8

Knowledge Areas 8

History and Archeology

4.9

Sociology and Anthropology

4.6

English Language

4.3

Geography

4.0

Foreign Language

3.7

Computers and Electronics

3.5

Education and Training

3.5

Administration and Management

3.1

Key Tasks

1Study objects and structures recovered by excavation to identify, date, and authenticate them and to interpret their significance.

2Research, survey, or assess sites of past societies and cultures in search of answers to specific research questions.

3Write, present, and publish reports that record site history, methodology, and artifact analysis results, along with recommendations for conserving and interpreting findings.

4Describe artifacts' physical properties or attributes, such as the materials from which artifacts are made and their size, shape, function, and decoration.

5Present findings from archeological research to peers and the general public.

Also Known As

Archaeologist Archeological Technician Archeologist Archeology Technician Associate Director Curator Director Director and Professor Director of Research Center Egyptologist