Archeologists

• Study objects and structures recovered by excavation to identify, date, and authenticate them and to interpret their significance.
• Write, present, and publish reports that record site history, methodology, and artifact analysis results, along with recommendations for conserving and interpreting findings.
• Research, survey, or assess sites of past societies and cultures in search of answers to specific research questions.
• Describe artifacts' physical properties or attributes, such as the materials from which artifacts are made and their size, shape, function, and decoration.
• Present findings from archeological research to peers and the general public.
• Assess archeological sites for resource management, development, or conservation purposes and recommend methods for site protection.
• Record the exact locations and conditions of artifacts uncovered in diggings or surveys, using drawings and photographs as necessary.
• Compare findings from one site with archeological data from other sites to find similarities or differences.
• Create a grid of each site and draw and update maps of unit profiles, stratum surfaces, features, and findings.
• Collect artifacts made of stone, bone, metal, and other materials, placing them in bags and marking them to show where they were found.
• Consult site reports, existing artifacts, and topographic maps to identify archeological sites.
• Develop and test theories concerning the origin and development of past cultures.
• Teach archeology at colleges and universities.
• Lead field training sites and train field staff, students, and volunteers in excavation methods.
• Create artifact typologies to organize and make sense of past material cultures.
• Clean, restore, and preserve artifacts.

Source: O*NET OnLine information for Archeologists.

• Writing - Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience.
• Speaking - Talking to others to convey information effectively.
• Active Listening - Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
• Reading Comprehension - Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents.
• Critical Thinking - Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.
• Active Learning - Understanding the implications of new information for both current and future problem-solving and decision-making.
• Coordination - Adjusting actions in relation to others' actions.
• Science - Using scientific rules and methods to solve problems.
• Complex Problem Solving - Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions.
• Judgment and Decision Making - Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one.

Source: O*NET OnLine information for Archeologists.