Cultural Resource Analysts, Inc. (CRA) seeks a Staff Archaeologist with regional experience in the Ohio Valley, including Ohio, West Virginia, Kentucky, and Pennsylvania for a position in our Hurricane, West Virginia office. We are looking for a dedicated professional seeking a permanent, full-time position with the opportunity for advancement.

Employment Type: Full-Time

Compensation: $65,000 and $70,000 annually; based on experience

Benefits: Full-time offers:

• Medical, Vision, Dental, Life (99% of employee medical coverage paid by employer)
• Flexible Spending Plan offered
• 401(k) (up to 5% employer matched)
• Life insurance (100% paid by employer)
• Supplemental insurance policies offered (short-term disability, cancer, hospitalization)
• Paid holidays (10 days per year)
• Paid Time Off (80 hours for Year 1; 120 hours for Year 2; and 160 hours for Year 3), and employees that have been with the company 10 years or more get 5 weeks (200 hours) of PTO
• Paid Family Leave. The latter would consist of new mothers and fathers both get one week paid leave. New mothers get a “short term disability” benefit that is paid by the company.
• Professional development stipend ($1,000 per year)
• Registered Professional Archaeologist (RPA) annual renewal payment for Affiliated status

Experience: Minimum 2 years; Graduate degree (MA or PhD) in anthropology preferred

DESCRIPTION

CRA is seeking qualified candidates for a Staff Archaeologist position in our Hurricane, West Virginia office. The ideal candidate will have a graduate degree in anthropology with a minimum of 2 years of supervisory experience in cultural resource contracting, and will meet the Secretary of the Interior’s Standards (36 CFR Part 61) for archaeology.

Specific skills we are looking for in this position include:

• Archaeological experience and knowledge of the Upper and Middle Ohio River Valley.
• Experience in leading crews of archaeological field technicians and conducting phase I archaeological surveys and phase II archaeological evaluations, including shovel testing and excavation in rugged plateau and mountain terrain.
• A clear understanding of Section 106 and the ability to apply the associated criteria.
• Experience in writing and research associated with phase I and phase II technical reports.
• The ability to conduct lithic analysis and a familiarity with lithic materials in Ohio, West Virginia, eastern Kentucky, and western Pennsylvania

Must have the ability to work 8-to-10-hour days in a variety of field conditions. Stooping, bending, and lifting are essential functions of these positions in rugged Appalachian terrain.

Responsibilities include:

• Direct and manage compliance projects for clients in both the public and private sectors, including multiple simultaneous projects.
• Assist in the development of scopes of work and oversee projects.
• Conduct pre-field and archival research.
• Supervise field staff and manage field crews.
• Conduct fieldwork for archaeological monitoring, survey, and evaluation, including projects that may require stays away from home.
• Conduct analyses, interpret analytical data, and prepare technical reports for archaeological monitoring, survey, and evaluation.
• Interact with clients in a professional and effective manner.

This is a full-time, salaried position with a competitive benefit package. Salary is dependent upon experience, education, and added skill sets and training.Please indicate when you will be available, and submit resume and three references to the following link: CRA job application portal .

Please contact West Virginia Office Director of Operations, Steve Pullins (spullins@crai-ky.com) with any questions about the position.

For the past four decades, CRA has been recognized as one of the most respected, full-service cultural resource consulting firms in the United States. This success is directly attributed to CRA’s retention of an experienced, highly-skilled, multi-disciplinary team of cultural resource management professionals. With an understanding that it is the expertise and dedication of our team that forms the foundation of our reputation for high-quality work, CRA invests in its people and their professional development, and fosters a collaborative environment that emphasizes teamwork. The archaeologists, architectural historians, and historic preservation professionals that CRA employs, many of whom are leaders in their fields, are the core of our success.

CRA employees are required to undergo a background check that includes driving history. CRA reserves the right to perform drug/alcohol testing as a condition of continued employment. Cultural Resource Analysts, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer.