Project Archaeologist

Terracon Consultants Inc

Job Description

Provide archaeological services for a broad array of projects and clients. This may include conducting field work, identifying artifacts, laboratory analysis, writing reports, preparing proposals, and consulting with clients and stakeholders.

Responsibilities

Follow safety rules, guidelines and standards for all projects. Participate in pre-task planning. Report any safety issues or concerns to management.
Be responsible for maintaining quality standards on all projects.
Responsible for conducting fieldwork and writing more complicated reports for testing and data recovery projects.
Manages a field crew and ensures that Field Technicians and Crew Chiefs are performing fieldwork to the highest standards.
May serve as Principal Investigator (PI) on survey, testing, and small data recovery projects.

Conducts archival research or field documentation and ensures the team is recording appropriate information or conducting appropriate analyses.
Confidently identifies artifacts and recognizes natural and cultural features/stratigraphy.
Responsible for ensuring field forms, data collection, and sample collection are consistent, complete, accurate and follows project-specific requirements.
Prepares more complicated proposals and simple Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) documents.
Presents papers at professional conferences.
Promote pre-task planning for all projects.

Serves as a Subject Matter Expert on projects in preparation of becoming an Authorized Project Reviewer.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Graduate degree in Archaeology, Anthropology, or closely related field (MA, MS, PhD) and a minimum of 5 years' related experience.
Intimately familiar with the cultural history of the region and surrounding areas.
Secretary of Interior (SOI) qualified.
A valid driver's license with acceptable violation history may be required.
About Us
Terracon is a 100 percent employee-owned multidiscipline consulting firm comprised of more than 8,000 curious minds focused on solving engineering and technical challenges from more than 200 locations nationwide. Since 1965, Terracon has evolved into a successful multi-discipline firm specializing in environmental, facilities, geotechnical, and materials services. Terracon's growth is due to our talented employee-owners exceeding expectations in client service and growing their careers with new and exciting opportunities in the marketplace. Terracon was recognized as the #1 firm in Asbestos and Lead Abatement.
Terracon's vision of "Together, we are best at people" is demonstrated through our excellent compensation and benefits package. Based on eligibility, role and job status, we offer many programs including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(k) plan, paid time off and holidays, education reimbursement, and various bonus programs.
About the Team
Our national environmental team helps our clients do the right thing for their projects, and for our planet. Our professionals include environmental architects, archaeologists, biologists, engineers, geologists, historians, industrial hygienists, planners, and scientists. Working together in the field, office, or lab, we help guide clients through the steps and processes to address environmental challenges and move their projects forward as quickly, safely, and sustainably as possible. With services including site assessment, planning and permitting including cultural and natural resources, sustainability and resiliency, regulatory compliance, and industrial hygiene and safety, we're at the forefront of helping clients succeed and communities thrive.

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