Project Archaeologist

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Description


Navarro & Wright Consulting Engineers, Inc., established in 1996, is a multi-disciplined civil engineering firm servicing public, private and institutional clients throughout the Mid-Atlantic Region, with offices located throughout Pennsylvania, Maryland, and Delaware. Our team of professionals is dedicated to detail, innovative solutions, and cost control utilizing the latest technology and methodologies.

This On-Call/temporary position supports the Cultural Resources Division within the Environmental Department and related work required by other Departments of the Company. The Project Archaeologist is responsible for the organization and supervision of archaeological field work, archaeological research and report writing, providing support to the Cultural Resources Group, and other related Environmental Department and company-wide tasks as needed.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

The essential functions include, but are not limited to the following:

• Act as a Principal Investigator and implement archaeological fieldwork and laboratory work in compliance with the National Historic Preservation Act of 1966 and its guidelines, and in compliance with guidelines for archaeology in Pennsylvania as published by the Pennsylvania State Historic Preservation Office.
• Work with the Cultural Resource Group's Team Leader and Project Archaeologist in project planning, research, and reporting.
• Prepare for and plan the mobilization of archaeological fieldwork. Be the primary Point of Contact for the purposes of contacting archaeological field technicians and arranging accommodations for jobs located away from the CR Group's New Cumberland base of operations. When required, work with the Team Leader or the Senior Archaeologist in conducting online and archival research in preparation for archaeological fieldwork.
• Collaborate with the Group Leader in drafting work plans for specific Phase I, Phase II, and Phase III archaeological investigations; and in the field, be responsible for implementing these project-specific work plans.
• Take responsibility for the well-being and safety of the field crew, following OSHA guidelines for worksite safety in the field.
• Point of Contact for interested members of the public when leading a project in the field and also takes part in field views with agency reviewers, along with the Team Leader.
• When called for in the work plan, provides guidance for N&W's Survey Teams and collects Global Positioning System data to produce electronic maps of archaeological work areas.
• Prepare Negative Survey Forms, Pennsylvania Archaeological Site Survey Forms, and full-format reports.
• Maintain and organize laboratory equipment and maintain the organization and cleanliness of the Cultural Resource Group's archaeological laboratory.
• Act as the archaeological Lab Director.
  • Analyze and process information related to attributes of prehistoric and historic artifacts recovered from field investigations.
  • Develop data management procedures that meet state repository standards.
  • Additional essential duties include but are not limited to the following: artifact analysis and logging, database management, photography, preparation of artifact inventories, preparation of artifacts for curation, and coordinating with property owners in regards to donating artifacts and acquiring the appropriate documentation.
• Other tasks, duties, and responsibilities as required

Position Requirements

Minimum Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities)

• MA in archaeology from an accredited institution
• Certification in GIS from an accredited institution or a demonstrated ability to work with GIS, gathering and analysis
• Meet or exceed the Secretary of the Interior's minimum qualification for Archaeologist
• Meet or exceed the Secretary of the Interior's minimum qualification for Historian
• Maintain RPA status
• Possesses knowledge of prehistoric and historic artifact types and their significance
• Have completed graduate level coursework in Historic Preservation
• Maintain a valid PA driver's license
• Have strong oral and written communication skills
• Strive to achieve greater Cultural Resources knowledge through participation in academic societies

Physical Demands and Work Environment

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions.

Work is performed in office and outdoor settings. Outdoor work is required in the investigation of various project sites on uneven and rough terrain in all weather conditions. Hand-eye coordination is necessary to operate instruments, computers and various pieces of office equipment.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to stand; walk; use hands to handle, feel or operate objects, tools or controls; and reach with hands and arms. The employee is often required to sit; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl; talk and hear. The employee must be able to regularly lift and/or move objects up to 45 pounds and be capable of navigating steep and uneven terrain.

Navarro & Wright Consulting Engineers offers a competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits package, including 401K!

If you are ready to join a high-growth engineering firm with a diversity of talent, expertise, and experience, then we would love to hear from you. Our employees strive for excellence, maximizing their individual strengths while promoting teamwork. Our commitment to continued training and development provides employees with the opportunity to achieve their goals while advancing their technical skills and providing cutting edge technical and professional services to our clients.

Full-Time/Part-Time
On-Call

Position
Project Archaeologist-On-Call

Exempt/Non-Exempt
Non-Exempt

Location
New Cumberland Office


This position is currently accepting applications.