Principal Investigator/Project Archaeologist

Job Description

Job Description

Who We Are:

Headquartered in Washington, DC, Versar Global Solutions provides full mission lifecycle solutions for challenges faced by our government and commercial Customers in the natural, built, and digital environments. With team members around the world and a rich legacy spanning more than 50 years, Versar Global Solutions delivers a broad array of planning, analysis and risk management solutions, project and program management, operations and maintenance services, and information technology applications for environmental management and remediation projects, mission critical facilities and installations, and in support of readiness and contingency operations.

Who You Are:

The Versar Environmental Services Group is seeking a Principal Investigator/Project Archaeologist to join and strengthen its Cultural Resources Management (CRM) team in El Paso, Texas. Versar is seeking a highly motivated professional capable of supporting a diverse client base that includes federal, state, municipal, and commercial organizations throughout the Southwest.

The successful candidate will possess demonstrated experience in archaeological research, technical writing, and project management, with the ability to direct field investigations and prepare high-quality technical reports. Responsibilities include managing cultural resources projects from proposal development through completion, supervising archaeological field crews, coordinating with clients and regulatory agencies, and ensuring compliance with applicable federal and state cultural resource regulations. Previous archaeological experience in the American Southwest is preferred but not required.

The candidate must be capable of serving as a Principal Investigator, supervising field investigations, and overseeing all phases of project implementation. Demonstrated proficiency with GIS software, GPS data collection, and digital field documentation is required. Experience conducting cultural resources investigations under Section 106, as well as familiarity with state and federal permitting and compliance processes, is essential. Strong interpersonal, organizational, and technical writing skills are also required.

What You’ll Do:

• Manage cultural resources projects from planning through completion, including scope, schedule, budget, and quality standards.
• Logistically plan, coordinate, and implement archaeological field projects.
• Direct field crews and provide guidance on appropriate archaeological methods and documentation standards.
• Conduct archaeological research, analysis, and field investigations, including Phase I inventory, Phase II evaluation, and Phase III data recovery efforts.
• Assist, when needed, with manual excavation of shovel tests and test units.
• Organize and maintain project data, complete archaeological site forms, and support accurate digital field documentation.
• Prepare high-quality technical reports documenting methodology, findings, recommendations, and compliance considerations.
• Collaborate with technical field staff, office staff, managers, and administrative teams to ensure project deliverables meet client and regulatory expectations.

What You’ll Bring:

• M.A. degree in Anthropology with 3–4 years of related professional experience.
• Demonstrated experience directing field crews, producing quality technical reports, and applying cultural resources compliance regulations.
• Knowledge of archaeological inventory, testing, excavation techniques, and cultural resources investigations under Section 106.
• Proficiency with GIS software, GPS data collection, and digital field documentation.
• Excellent writing, communication, interpersonal, organizational, and technical writing skills.
• Ability to exercise professional judgment and discretion while managing complex tasks under pressure and stringent time constraints.
• Ability to adapt to ambiguity and changing conditions, including weather, client demands, project priorities, and schedules.
• Must be willing to travel and be physically capable of conducting field work.
• Must possess and maintain an active and valid driver's license without restrictions.
• Must be proficient in English, both written and verbal, to ensure effective communication and collaboration.
• Successful completion of preemployment screenings, including federal background check, MVR, and drug screen.
• Compliance with the company drug and alcohol policy.
• Authorization to work in the U.S. by the successful candidate’s start date.

Compensation 

Expected Salary: $65,000 - $80,000 per year

Versar Global Solutions provides the compensation range and general description of other compensation and benefits that the Company in good faith believes it might pay and/or offer for this position based on the successful applicant’s education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities in addition to internal equity and geographic location. The Company reserves the right to ultimately pay more or less than the posted range and offer additional benefits and other compensation, depending on circumstances not related to an applicant’s status protected by local, state, or federal law.

Location Requirements

The position will primarily work onsite in El Paso, TX.

EEO Commitment 

Versar Global Solutions is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.

Versar Global Solutions complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company operates. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

Versar Global Solutions expressly prohibits any form of unlawful employee harassment based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran. Improper interference with the ability of Versar Global Solutions employees to perform their job duties is not tolerated.

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