Associate Project Archaeologist
$62,130–$79,269 year
On-siteSaint Paul, Minnesota, United States or Bismarck, North Dakota, United States
Job Summary
Conduct background research for archaeological studies, including records searches, and ensure preliminary research is organized prior to fieldwork. Coordinate with agency personnel, subconsultants, construction crews, and Native American monitors to arrange fieldwork and facilitate projects. Supervise fieldwork, including archaeological survey, testing, data recovery, and construction monitoring, while ensuring quality and completeness of collected data. Assist project managers on all aspects of cultural resource projects, including budgeting, schedule management, and reporting. Take initiative to resolve problems and create improved procedures to ensure tasks are completed efficiently. Maintain high standards of scientific ethics and quality assurance, and take responsibility for team safety by developing safety plans and anticipating hazards. This role includes an approximately 30% field-based component with overnight travel required.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Anthropology, Archaeology, or a related field
- Meets the requirements to be an Archaeological Principal Investigator in North Dakota
- Experience with the archaeology of the Midwest
- Minimum of three (3) years of experience in cultural resources management (CRM) on a variety of project types, sizes, regions, and agencies, with demonstrated increasing levels of responsibility
- Minimum of one (1) year of experience in managing all aspects of archaeological projects(from pre-field tasks through final report preparation), including working on a variety of project types and sizes, in multiple regions, and with a variety of regulatory agencies
- Experience with federal, state, and local laws and regulations related to the management of cultural resources (National Environmental Policy Act, Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act, and Section 106 and Section 110 of the National Historic Preservation Act)
- Has provided QA/QC review of field documents, site forms, and reports
- Ability to adapt quickly to changes in project needs, agency requests, and more
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively with a variety of colleagues, clients, and agency representatives
- Strong communication skills, both verbal and written
- Team-orientated attitude
- Must be able to lift 50 lbs
Desired Qualifications
- Minimum of five (5) years of experience in cultural resources management (CRM) on a variety of project types, sizes, regions, and agencies, with demonstrated increasing levels of responsibility
- Master's degree in Anthropology, Archaeology, or a related field
- Meets the Secretary of the Interior's Professional Qualifications Standards in archaeology, including at least one year of supervisory experience in prehistory and/or history
- Excellent technical writing skills with a record of completing technical reports in a timely fashion
- Has worked on an interdisciplinary team of subject matter experts and planners
- Experience and interest in business development, proposal writing, and client management
- Experience overseeing junior staff
- Experience leading archaeology crews on a variety of project types and sizes, regions, and agencies
- Experience collecting field data utilizing modern mobile technology (tablets, Bluetooth GPS receivers, mobile software)
- Experience with computer-based programs such as Microsoft Office Suite, Adobe Acrobat, ArcGIS Online, and others
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