Senior Archaeologist
$78,100–$113,850 year
On-siteTempe, Arizona, United States
Tempe, Arizona, United StatesOn-siteFull Time$78,100–$113,850 yearSenior LevelBachelors DegreeEnvironmental ServicesLarge
Full TimeSenior LevelBachelors DegreeLargeEnvironmental Services
Job Summary
Conduct archaeological investigations, prepare reports, and manage fieldwork and documentation for public and private clients across the southwestern United States. Author NEPA-compliant documentation and work with federal and state agencies to develop Programmatic Agreements. Prepare proposals for internal and external clients while coordinating mitigation measures to preserve cultural resources. Travel approximately 30% overnight throughout Arizona, New Mexico, Nevada, Utah, California, and the Navajo Nation. Manage small teams and handle concurrent assignments with strong communication skills.
Required Qualifications
- BA/BS degree (MS/MA preferred) in Archaeology, Anthropology, or related field
- 5 - 7 + years of professional level experience researching, analyzing, developing and managing archaeological and historic preservation plans, staff, and resources
- Meet Secretary of the Interior's Professional Qualification Standards for Archaeology to perform duties for NHPA Section 106 and NEPA compliance
- Ability to be added to archaeological permits on state, federal, and tribal lands in the U.S. Southwest including Arizona, New Mexico, Nevada, Utah, California, and Navajo Nation
- 5 + years of experience working with National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA)
- Working knowledge of the National Historic Preservation Act (NHPA), Section 106 compliance, and general archeological practices is required
- Knowledge of the State Historic Preservation Act (A.R.S. § 41-861 et seq), and the Arizona Antiquities Act (A.R.S. § 41-841 et seq), Title 37, Public Land statutes, and ASLD Administrative Rules and Regulations
- Experience working on local, state, and federal projects
- Knowledge of Southwestern archaeology, anthropology, history and historic preservation
- Ability to analyze technical reports for accurate information regarding cultural resources, legal descriptions, and land ownership
- Ability to apply methods, techniques and practices used to direct archaeological and historic site assessment and mitigation programs
- Ability to research, analyze, develop, and manage archaeological and historic preservation plans, staff, and resources
- Ability to coordinate archaeological mitigation measures for the preservation of cultural resources through avoidance or recovery of significant archaeological materials
- Must be detail oriented and have excellent verbal and written communication skills, strong organizational skills, and must be technologically proficient including experience with databases
- Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively and communicate effectively with various project teams and a variety of clients in the public and private sectors and handle concurrent assignments
- Ability to grow, mentor, and manage small teams of archaeologists and project staff
- Must have the capability to prepare proposals for internal and external clients
- Ability to communicate with Federal and State agencies and the private sector
- Ability and willingness to travel throughout the southwestern United States. Approximately 30% overnight travel
- Must pass drug test, background check, and must have a satisfactory driving record in accordance with the Company's driving (MVR) policy
Desired Qualifications
- MS/MA preferred
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