Archaeologist IV
$75,000–$95,000 year
RemoteUnited States
Job Summary
Design and implement advanced archaeological field survey, excavation, and site assessment methodologies, utilizing ground penetrating radar, GIS, LiDAR, and remote sensing to enhance predictive modeling. Conduct high-level statistical and geospatial analysis to interpret findings, perform detailed artifact analysis, and integrate environmental data into cultural resource assessments. Prepare comprehensive technical reports, develop standardized documentation protocols, and mentor junior staff in field methods, data analysis, and regulatory compliance. Collaborate with clients and project teams to ensure alignment with goals while leveraging technical expertise to support business development efforts. This role requires 12+ years of experience, an advanced degree, and the ability to travel for remote fieldwork.
Required Qualifications
- 12+ years' experience in archaeological fieldwork, technical research, and CRM
- minimum of 5 years' experience designing and leading fieldwork
- ensuring compliance with local, state, and federal regulations
- Advanced degree (Masters or Doctorate) in Archaeology, Anthropology, or a related field
- Meets the Secretary of the Interior's Professional Qualifications Standards for Archaeology
- Demonstrated technical writing and documentation skills
- Ability to mentor and train junior staff in technical and methodological aspects of archaeological fieldwork and lab processing
- Experience working with indigenous communities and facilitating tribal consultation processes
- Strong research and analytical skills
- ability to interpret cultural findings
- focus on data-driven reporting
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Must be able to lift 35 lbs unassisted
- Must be able to lift 50 lbs in a team lift
- Ability to bend, squat, and climb ladders
- Close vision
- Distance vision
- Color vision
- Peripheral vision
- Depth perception
- Ability to adjust focus
- U.S. work authorization
Desired Qualifications
- Direct experience working in Florida (particularly South Florida)
- ability to travel and work outside of this region
- Archaeological experience in additional states along the Eastern Seaboard
- Strong background in statistical and spatial analysis for archaeological data interpretation
- Willingness to travel for fieldwork, often in remote locations and under challenging conditions
- Registered Professional Archaeologist (RPA)
- Maintains good professional relationships (is in 'good standing') with regional federal and state agency reviewers and Tribal contacts
- Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build and maintain positive working relationships with coworkers, clients, agency staff, landowners, and field crews
- Ability to give clear direction to field crews
- receive constructive feedback on deliverables
- Strong problem-solving skills
- ability to navigate field challenges
- resolve conflicts
- communicate effectively across project teams
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