In addition to evaluating the applicant's relative knowledge, skill and ability as demonstrated by quality and breadth of education/experience, emphasis in each test component will be on measuring competitively, relative to job demands, each applicant's:
Knowledge of:
1. Principles and practices of archeological resource management and preservation.
2. Techniques for the preservation of archeological collections.
3. The major aspects of American archeological field methods.
4. Laboratory and museum techniques, procedures, and operations.
5. Indians of Western North America.
6. Geology.
7. Paleontology.
8. Ecology.
9. Comparative osteology.
10. California history.
11. Basic techniques of surveying.
12. Archeological research methods.
13. Literature and publications dealing with archeological and ethnographical methods and techniques.
14. Private and public organizations concerned with anthropological research in California.
15. Principles of effective supervision and personnel management.
16. Major programs, policy development and administration.
17. Administrative principles and methods.
18. All departmentwide cultural resource programs and responsibilities.
19. Budgeting and other administrative responsibilities.
Ability to:
1. Prepare accurate drawings and take photographs of archeological remains, artifacts, and related materials for use in published reports.
2. Read and prepare maps.
3. Perform archeological field work.
4. Coordinate the efforts of small work teams.
5. Identify and record pertinent data revealed during excavations.
6. Evaluate environmental impacts upon various archeological resources and develop and recommend effective mitigation procedures.
7. Speak and write effectively.
8. Keep necessary records and prepare reports.
9. Analyze situations accurately and take effective action.
10. Evaluate complex archeological and ethnographic studies.
11. Develop innovative resource management programs for the protection, restoration and perpetuation of cultural resources.
12. Coordinate and lead the work of others.
13. Provide instruction in archeological excavation techniques.
14. Prepare clear, complete and technically accurate reports.
15. Plan, organize, and lead archeological field projects.
16. Initiate major concepts and develop innovative cultural resource management programs with regional or statewide impact.
17. Assume authority and responsibility for a major program.
18. Effectively administer major and complex programs in a regional area or headquarters.
19. Provide leadership to a multidisciplinary team of professionals in development of innovative solutions to the most difficult cultural resource management problems.
20. Develop alternatives in the solution of the management problems and select realistic courses of action.
21. Coordinate regional or statewide cultural resource programs of other governmental agencies.
22. Plan, organize, and direct the work of a professional and technical staff.
23. Coordinate and direct all cultural resource planning and management efforts and activities.
24. Plan and direct the studies in a major section.
25. Analyze technical data and make appropriate recommendations.
