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Archaeological excavation technician
Conseil départemental du Var · Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur · Closes in 24 days
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1 Check the conditions You are here
Civil servants (titulaires) and contract agents can apply. The post is open to the grades of assistant de conservation (principal, 1st or 2nd class). A contract agent can only be hired if no civil servant application has succeeded.
Category: Category B (intermediate)
Diploma: University training in archaeology
Experience: Relevant experience in archaeological digs (length not stated)
The profile they look for:
- In-depth knowledge of excavation methods.
- Relevant experience in archaeological digs.
- Ability to interpret data and analyse the site.
- Good writing skills for documentation and excavation reports.
- Ability to work in a team in a physically demanding environment.
2 Résumé and cover letter
A one- or two-page résumé and a short cover letter that takes up the duties of the offer with your examples. If you are a civil servant, you are often asked for your latest status decision (arrêté) and your latest annual review reports.
3 Apply
Deadline: November 22 (Closes in 24 days)
Apply on the employer's website, using the « Postuler sur le site employeur » button on the official offer on Choisir le Service Public.
4 Interview and answer
If your application is shortlisted, the employer contacts you for an interview, often with two or three people. Prepare: why this job, your experience close to the duties, and your questions.
Good to know:
- Outdoor work on excavation and public works sites.
- Frequent travel across the Var department.
- 25 days of annual leave, 10 RTT days and a time savings account.
- Meal vouchers worth 9.20 €.
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