Archaeologist (Full-Time)

Archaeologist / Project Manager - Entry/Mid-Level
Brockington and Associates is seeking a field archaeologist and project manager based in our Savannah, GA office for archaeological field work throughout the US.

We offer competitive salary and benefits, reasonable work-life balance, training, and opportunities for advancement. MA/MHP/MS in archaeology, anthropology, history, or historic preservation.

Two to four years of experience managing archaeological field projects.

Prepare and execute detailed research designs;

Conduct fieldwork - including archaeological survey, testing, and data recovery investigations;

Lead projects, including field, lab, and reporting efforts, as Principal Investigator;

Identify prehistoric and historic artifacts and features in the field;

Effectively discuss projects with colleagues, clients, and review agencies;

You should have an applied knowledge of Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act and a working familiarity of other environmental statutes and regulations. Travel, physical labor, and time spent in outdoor conditions are requirements of this job.

You must be able to work as a member of a diverse team, manage projects and people, and complete other delegated project tasks. Applicants and employees are treated without regard to race, color, gender, religion, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or sexual orientation. Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full time basis.
We offer a generous company benefits package, including health, dental, vision, disability, life, 401(k), and paid time off.

Archaeologists are responsible for
the day-to-day management of one or more projects, from the proposal through curation. On most projects, Archaeologists serve as the primary point of contact for clients, agencies, the public, media, subcontractors, and office staff throughout the life of a project. In addition to these direct lines of communication, Archaeologists are responsible for setting up and managing projects in Otis (Brockington’s project management software). This includes the Project Summary page, Workflow (including appropriate weights, tickets, project blog, the project team, and flags) to ensure that the project team and finance department stay informed.

In the field, Archaeologists are responsible for
executing the research design and for the collection, storage, and transfer of field data, including artifacts, notes, photographs, GPS files, and other associated records, to the appropriate lab or GIS personnel. however, the Archaeologist is responsible for creating and disseminating the Job Safety Analysis (JSA) for each project. It is critical that the Archaeologist lead by example with respect to their work ethic, judgment, technical expertise, and health and safety.

Archaeologists should be active participants in
their professional development, including continuing education, training, and participation in professional conferences. Archaeologists should have a good balance of academic and applied experience. They must be active in the professional community and stay current with research trends to generate appropriate research designs and work plans. As they gain experience, we expect Archaeologists to develop one or more areas of specialization. Archaeologists must be strong technical writers.

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