Maryland Environmental Service has an opening for an Archaeologist II within the Technical and Environmental Services Group. This position will be located at the Maryland State Highway Administration (SHA) offices in Baltimore, Maryland. The Archaeologist will provide support to the cultural resources section at SHA and will work under the direction of SHA’s Cultural Resources Team Leader. The position will normally work Monday-Friday 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., although the schedule may be adjusted with the approval of the section leader. MES may also support part-time teleworking schedules up to two (2) days per week upon approval and successful completion of a six-month probationary employment period.

Duties involve conducting and eventually planning in-house cultural resources evaluations and reviewing consultant work products to ensure compliance with federal and state laws and regulations. The cultural resources professional will help prepare archaeological assessments for SHA projects, coordinate the assessments with external parties, develop scopes of work, and review work product and proposals. Field work such as visits to project sites may be required but overnight travel is not expected.

Bachelors degree from an accredited educational institution in a field such as archaeology, anthropology, historic preservation or other applicable field of study plus 4 years of applicable experience.

A graduate degree in an applicable field may be substituted for 2 years of experience or may be required for compliance related tasks.

The Cultural Resources professional must demonstrate the ability to successfully complete projects and assignments, including formal writing of reports and official correspondence, and have experience in Maryland or the Chesapeake Bay region.

Preferred Qualifications: A graduate degree is strongly preferred and highly desired. Familiarity with transportation projects, compliance with Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act, project management skills, and GIS skills.

A valid driver's license with less than 5 points is required.

Candidates are encouraged to apply by November 10, 2025. However, this position will be open until filled.

About Maryland Environmental Service

MES was established by the General Assembly in 1970 to assist with the preservation, improvement, and management of the quality of air, land, water, and natural resources, and to promote the health and welfare of the citizens of the State. Today, MES employs over 800 teammates and operates more than 1,000 environmental projects across Maryland and the Mid-Atlantic Region. As a not-for-profit business unit of the state of Maryland, MES provides multi-disciplinary environmental compliance services to enhance and protect the environment through innovative solutions to the region’s most complex environmental challenges.

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