O*NET-SOC 19-3091.00

Anthropologists and Archeologists

Study the origin, development, and behavior of human beings. May study the way of life, language, or physical characteristics of people in various parts of the world. May engage in systematic recovery and examination of material evidence, such as tools or pottery remaining from past human cultures, in order to determine the history, customs, and living habits of earlier civilizations.

From O*NET 30.3

Tasks

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Collect information and make judgments through observation, interviews, and review of documents.Core22232
Teach or mentor undergraduate and graduate students in anthropology or archeology.Core22259
Write about and present research findings for a variety of specialized and general audiences.Core22234
Plan and direct research to characterize and compare the economic, demographic, health care, social, political, linguistic, and religious institutions of distinct cultural groups, communities, and organizations.Core22236
Record the exact locations and conditions of artifacts uncovered in diggings or surveys, using drawings and photographs as necessary.Supplemental22238
Create data records for use in describing and analyzing social patterns and processes, using photography, videography, and audio recordings.Core22246
Assess archeological sites for resource management, development, or conservation purposes and recommend methods for site protection.Supplemental22239
Train others in the application of ethnographic research methods to solve problems in organizational effectiveness, communications, technology development, policy making, and program planning.Core22244
Gather and analyze artifacts and skeletal remains to increase knowledge of ancient cultures.Supplemental22240
Identify culturally specific beliefs and practices affecting health status and access to services for distinct populations and communities, in collaboration with medical and public health officials.Core22242
Apply traditional ecological knowledge and assessments of culturally distinctive land and resource management institutions to assist in the resolution of conflicts over habitat protection and resource enhancement.Core22256
Compare findings from one site with archeological data from other sites to find similarities or differences.Supplemental22237
Lead field training sites and train field staff, students, and volunteers in excavation methods.Core22249
Describe artifacts' physical properties or attributes, such as the materials from which artifacts are made and their size, shape, function, and decoration.Supplemental22235
Collect artifacts made of stone, bone, metal, and other materials, placing them in bags and marking them to show where they were found.Supplemental22241
Conduct participatory action research in communities and organizations to assess how work is done and to design work systems, technologies, and environments.Core22252
Develop and test theories concerning the origin and development of past cultures.Core22248
Study objects and structures recovered by excavation to identify, date, and authenticate them and to interpret their significance.Supplemental22231
Research, survey, or assess sites of past societies and cultures in search of answers to specific research questions.Core22233
Consult site reports, existing artifacts, and topographic maps to identify archeological sites.Supplemental22243
Write grant proposals to obtain funding for research.Core22260
Advise government agencies, private organizations, and communities regarding proposed programs, plans, and policies and their potential impacts on cultural institutions, organizations, and communities.Core22245
Organize public exhibits and displays to promote public awareness of diverse and distinctive cultural traditions.Core22253
Clean, restore, and preserve artifacts.Supplemental22251
Collaborate with economic development planners to decide on the implementation of proposed development policies, plans, and programs based on culturally institutionalized barriers and facilitating circumstances.Core22250
Develop intervention procedures, using techniques such as individual and focus group interviews, consultations, and participant observation of social interaction.Core22247
Participate in forensic activities, such as tooth and bone structure identification, in conjunction with police departments and pathologists.Supplemental22258
Enhance the cultural sensitivity of elementary and secondary curricula and classroom interactions in collaboration with educators and teachers.Core22257
Study archival collections of primary historical sources to help explain the origins and development of cultural patterns.Core22255
Formulate general rules that describe and predict the development and behavior of cultures and social institutions.Core22254

Technology Skills

From O*NET 30.3, 58 examples in 21 categories, 20 Hot Technology

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Document management software

Adobe AcrobatHot Technology
Microsoft SharePointHot Technology

Web page creation and editing software

Adobe Dreamweaver
FacebookHot Technology
Microsoft FrontPage

Graphics or photo imaging software

Adobe IllustratorHot Technology
Adobe PhotoshopHot Technology
GE Healthcare ImageQuant TL
Graphics software
Image enhancement software

Desktop publishing software

Adobe InDesignHot Technology
Adobe PageMaker

Analytical or scientific software

Age progression software
Applied Biosystems GeneMapper
Data visualization software
ESRI ArcGIS Survey 123In Demand
Gene Codes Sequencher
IBM SPSS StatisticsHot Technology
Insightful S-PLUS
Qaulis Research The Ethonograph
SASHot Technology
SIL International The Linguist's Shoebox
STATISTICA
SYSTAT
The MathWorks MATLABHot Technology
The University of Tennessee FORDISC
Wolfram Research Mathematica

Video creation and editing software

Apple Final Cut Express
Apple iMovie
Microsoft Windows Movie Maker
Sony Creative Software Vegas Movie Studio

Data base user interface and query software

Archeological Sites Management Information System ASMIS
Automated National Catalog System ANCS
Genealogy software
Microsoft AccessHot Technology
Structured query language SQLHot Technology

Computer aided design CAD software

Autodesk AutoCADHot Technology

Object or component oriented development software

C++Hot Technology

Geographic information system

ESRI ArcGIS softwareHot TechnologyIn Demand
ESRI ArcInfo
ESRI ArcView
Geographic information system GIS software
Geographic information system GIS systemsIn Demand

Mobile location based services software

Global positioning system GPS software

Map creation software

Golden Software Surfer
Leica Geosystems ERDAS IMAGINE
RockWare ArcMap
Trimble Pathfinder Office

Spreadsheet software

Microsoft ExcelHot TechnologyIn Demand

Internet browser software

Microsoft Internet Explorer
Web browser software

Office suite software

Microsoft Office softwareHot TechnologyIn Demand

Electronic mail software

Microsoft OutlookHot Technology

Presentation software

Microsoft PowerPointHot Technology

Operating system software

Microsoft WindowsHot Technology

Word processing software

Microsoft WordHot TechnologyIn Demand

Development environment software

Software development tools

Voice recognition software

Voice activated software

Detailed Work Activities

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Getting Information

Collect archival data.
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Conduct scientific research of organizational behavior or processes.
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Collect information from people through observation, interviews, or surveys.
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Conduct anthropological or archaeological research.
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Conduct historical research.
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Conduct research on social issues.
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Monitoring Processes, Materials, or Surroundings

Inspect condition of natural environments.
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Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events

Mark materials or objects for identification.
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Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Materials

Evaluate characteristics of archival or historical objects.
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Analyzing Data or Information

Analyze forensic evidence to solve crimes.
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Thinking Creatively

Design psychological or educational treatment procedures or programs.
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Apply knowledge or research findings to address environmental problems.
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Plan social sciences research.
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Develop theories or models of social phenomena.
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Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work

Plan community programs or activities for the general public.
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Performing General Physical Activities

Clean objects.
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Handling and Moving Objects

Collect biological specimens.
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Package materials or products.
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Documenting/Recording Information

Prepare scientific or technical reports or presentations.
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Document events or evidence, using photographic or audiovisual equipment.
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Write grant proposals.
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Record research or operational data.
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Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others

Collaborate with technical specialists to resolve design or development problems.
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Communicate with government agencies.
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Training and Teaching Others

Instruct college students in social sciences or humanities disciplines.
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Train personnel in technical or scientific procedures.
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Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates

Direct scientific activities.
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Providing Consultation and Advice to Others

Advise others about environmental management or conservation.
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Advise others on educational matters.
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Advise others on matters of public policy.
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Job Zone

From O*NET 30.3

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Job Zone Five: Extensive Preparation Needed

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Equivalents

NICE work roles, with their DCWF equivalents

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No NICE work role maps to this job.