Sektorleiter/in für Mittelalter und Bauarchäologie, Führungs- und operatives Management — Etat de Fribourg

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Appointing authority / administrative unit / institution

The Office of Archeology of the Canton of Friborg (AAFR) identifies, inventories and documents archaeological cultural assets. It accompanies the administrative processes that concern the archaeological monuments located in archaeological zones and provides resources to carry out excavations and, if necessary, to preserve archaeological monuments. It enhances the documentation created in the form of publications. In order to sensitize various target groups about the richness of the archaeological heritage, the office organizes open days as well as lectures and exhibitions; it also contributes to training.

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Tasks

• You take responsibility for the Middle Ages and Architectural Archeology sector of the AAFR and, together with the other sector managers and the management, contribute to the fulfillment of the official tasks.
• They coordinate the identification, recording, protection, preservation, documentation, analysis, research, archiving, valorization and communication of the relevant archaeological cultural assets and, above all, take on administrative and operational tasks. You regularly carry out several tasks and projects at the same time.
• You lead the sector from a managerial perspective, set priorities and manage operations, report and represent your area of ​​activity publicly.
• Together with the scientific director who will later report to you, you will ensure a balanced fulfillment of the sector's mandate.
• You create and maintain the framework conditions for the operation of your sector and the staff deployed there, taking into account the needs of the service.

Requirements

• You have a master's degree in archeology, a federal certificate as an excavation technician or training recognized as equivalent. They quickly grasp the challenges of preserving the archaeological heritage from the Middle Ages and the architectural heritage of the canton of Friborg.
• You have excellent references in the planning, organization and operational management of preventive archeology measures, the processes of which you have mastered, ideally also at an administrative and financial level.
• Thanks to your experience, skills and expertise, you are able to lead and carry out impact assessments and preventive measures as well as write archaeological reports. These form the basis for scientific evaluations, the appreciation and communication of cultural heritage.
• You have proven leadership and team management skills.
• You communicate confidently and maintain good relationships with staff in your sector, service and external contacts. You are solution-oriented, dynamic and enjoy working in a team. You care about maintaining a calm and constructive work environment.
• Your professional network allows you to interact and communicate with professionals in your field of activity.
• You master the common methods, instruments and tools - both analog and digital - that are used in the field of activity.
• You have good language skills and a high level of written expression. You are German or French-speaking with a good knowledge of the partner language.
• You have a driving license.

Contact

Reto Blumer, cantonal archaeologist T +41 26 305 82 00, [email protected]