MAS Site File Registrar

MAS Site File Registrar in 25 - HINDS COUNTY, MS.

State of Mississippi

$43,509.31 - $50,035.70 Annually

Full-Time

Job Number:
Hs

0475 - ARCHIVES-ARCHIVES & HISTORY

Opening Date: 02/17/2026

Closing Date: 3/3/2026 at 11:59 PM Central Time (US & Canada)

Agency Minimum Salary: $43,509.31 - $50,035.70

The Mississippi Department of Archives and History, established in 1902, collects, preserves, and provides access to the state's archival resources. Today, this mission continues through the efforts of the department's five divisions. Our mission is to preserve Mississippi's diverse historic resources and share them with people worldwide, inspiring the discovery of stories that connect our lives and shape our future.

Agency contact:
Laura Rawson, Personnel Manager, lrawson.gov

This time-limited position is a Mississippi Archaeology Survey (MAS) Site File Registrar in the Historic Preservation Division. The Registrar will assign archaeological site trinomials, manage the site file search room, and update the Historic Sites Management Tool (HSMT) to support MDAH's mission. Responsibilities also include writing and editing cultural resource survey reports, reviewing Phase I archaeological reports, scopes of work, research designs, and cultural resource assessments for regulatory compliance, maintaining archaeology report logs, coordinating with MAS personnel on data entry and GIS needs, and providing technical assistance.

The Registrar acts as the technical Principal Investigator for Ground Penetrating Radar (GPR) investigations, overseeing data collection, post-processing, and interpretation, and supervising field investigations. Additional duties include public outreach, planning educational programs, and processing archaeological collections (cataloging, cleaning, documenting, rehousing) per 36 CFR 79. Other duties may be assigned as needed.

Strong analytical thinking skills, demonstrated experience in technical writing, and the ability to work effectively both independently and collaboratively in a team environment.

The position typically requires a bachelor's degree from an accredited four‑year college or university and at least four years of related experience. A master’s degree in archaeology, anthropology, history, or a related field; completion of an archaeological field school; and at least one year of prior experience in North American archaeology are preferred. Preference will be given to candidates with archaeological experience in Mississippi.

210 East Capitol Street
Suite 800
Jackson, Mississippi, 39201