Project Archaeologist

Job Description

Job Description

Overview

This position is responsible for conducting and overseeing field research, data collection, inventory, analysis, report production, and curation, which is to be in compliance with quality standards for the technical work and in accordance with various agency requirements and guidelines, as well as general standards of scientific quality. Other aspects of this role will be managing entry level technical professionals.

Responsibilities

• Direct technical work under supervision of Principal Investigator.
• Develop expertise with regulatory compliance at federal, state, and local levels.
• Assist with documentation for agency and client coordination.
• Lead fieldwork including teams of crew chiefs and/or archaeological technicians.
• Author large technical reports, research designs, treatment plans, and other technical documents, as appropriate and needed under the supervision of Principal Investigator.
• Provide processing of records and materials collections.
• Provide preliminary identifications, analysis, and assessments of pre-contact and post-contact materials/features/structures to the Principal Investigator.
• Develop expertise in subfield of cultural resources management, such as artifact analysis, GIS, geo-archaeology, deliverable preparation, or similarly applicable subfield.
• Actively participate in professional organizations and development.
• Mentor and train more junior staff.
  
  

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Arts/Science degree in Anthropology, Archaeology, or related field.
• Minimum of four years of experience in archaeological investigations, such as Phase I surveys, Phase II testing, or Phase III data recoveries, artifact analysis, and report writing on projects in Texas.
• Candidate must have two years of supervisory experience in laboratory work, with preferred experience in historical artifact analysis.
• Working knowledge of Section 106 of the NHPA, Antiquities Code of Texas, and NEPA.
• Working knowledge of curation standards for the Texas Archeological Research Laboratory and the Center for Archaeological Research at the University of Texas at San Antonio preferred.
• Demonstrate competency in subfield of cultural resources management, such as artifact analysis, bioarchaeology, GIS, geo-archaeology, deliverable preparation, or similarly applicable subfield.
• Proven ability to direct and mentor field and lab technicians.
• Exceptional organizational and record keeping, critical thinking, and time management skills.
• Ability to successfully delegate tasks.
• Ability to successfully manage multiple collections concurrently.
• Experience writing technical reports from start to finish.
• Experience working on testing and data recovery projects preferred.
• Experience conducting archival research preferred.
• Experience with digital data collection platforms and Global Positioning Systems.
• Must be able to work in the field under various terrain and weather conditions as needed.
• Must be self-motivated and able to work independently.
• Must be able to walk and stand for prolonged time periods; dig with a variety of hand tools, bend, kneel, and stand.
• Must be able to lift and carry objects weighing up to 50 lbs. such as a bucket filled with rocks or soil; boxes of stone artifacts.
• Must be flexible to work within the office hours of 8 am to 5 pm, Monday through Friday with occasional overtime, as needed.
• Position may require irregular hours due to client needs; work responsibilities may require out of town/overnight travel to Pape-Dawson offices or project locations.
• Must have a valid Driver’s License.
• Working knowledge of Excel and managing large databases.
• GIS experience preferred.
• Candidates selected for an interview will be required to provide a technical writing sample.
  
  

EEO Statement

All qualified applicants for Pape-Dawson Engineers will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.