Sector Manager for Medieval and Building Archaeology, Operational and People Management — Etat de Fribourg
- Location
- Fribourg
- Contract
- full-time
- Posted
- 51 days ago
Role overview
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.
- Appointing authority / administrative unit / institution
- The Office of Archeology of the Canton of Friborg (AAFR) identifies, inventories and documents archaeological cultural assets.
- 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.
- Proven leadership and team management skills
- Professional network enabling interaction with specialists in the field
Main responsibilities
- 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.
Key requirements
- Proven leadership and team management skills
- Professional network enabling interaction with specialists in the field
- Mastery of common methods, instruments, and tools—both analogue and digital—used in the field
- These form the basis for scientific evaluations, the appreciation and communication of cultural heritage.
- You have proven leadership and team management skills.
- 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.
Contacts
- Reto Blumer, cantonal archaeologist
- T +41 26 305 82 00, [email protected]
Company and context
- 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.
Additional details
- 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.
- You master the common methods, instruments and tools both analog and digital
Notes and original content
- Requirements
- You master the common methods, instruments and tools
- both analog and digital
Questions about this listing
What salary does Etat de Fribourg offer for this role?
Etat de Fribourg lists CHF 94'500 - 143'000 gross per year for this position in Fribourg. This is the salary published in the original listing (or, when the employer omits a figure, a realistic estimate for the role and sector) — the calculator on this site converts it to your actual net take-home once cross-border tax and social contributions are applied.
Is this a full-time role, and what type of contract does Etat de Fribourg offer?
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