Archaeologist

Job Description:

• Navigate complex federal, state, and local regulations and attain necessary permits and clearances
• Develop NHPA documentation and coordinate reviews and guidance with federal agencies, Native American tribes, state agencies, SHPO, USACE, and USFWS
• Coordinate multidisciplinary teams
• Complete or coordinate archaeological surveys, test excavations, and documentation of above-ground historic resources
• Organize public meetings and workshops and engage stakeholders
• Support tribal consultation requirements
• Collaborate with engineers, architects, and urban planners
• Oversee projects from start to finish, including timelines, budgets, deliverables, subconsultants, clients, and agencies
• Mentor and train others in complex compliance work
• Lead client and regulatory meetings

Requirements:

• Graduate degree in archaeology, anthropology, history, architecture, historic preservation, or a closely related field
• Qualification under the Secretary of the Interior (SOI) Professional Qualification Standards (36 CFR 61) for Archaeologist or Architectural Historian
• Practical experience in archaeological or historical research, cultural resource management, or compliance with historic preservation standards
• Aptitude for project management and regulatory oversight
• Skilled in clearly communicating findings and producing high-quality written deliverables, including reports, memos, and documentation
• Strong communication skills
• Ability to contribute and work well on a team
• Self-direction and dependability, with strong follow-through on deadlines and deliverables
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a client-focused environment

Benefits:

• Competitive 401(k) match
• Tailored career development paths
• Flexible work arrangements may be available
• Wellness program promoting balanced lifestyles
• Health care, vision, and dental benefits
• Paid time off
• Performance-based bonus system
• Merit increases
• Work with a positive impact on communities