Cultural Resource Specialist III - Project Archaeologist/Eclipse Environmental Science Temporary

Eclipse Environmental Science Group, LLC (Eclipse) is seeking a talented Project Archaeologist. This is a temporary to permanent position. Eclipse specializes in natural and cultural resources serving the public and private sectors in conducting resource surveys to support obtaining permits and clearances from environmental resource and government agencies. We support overall environmental compliance during construction and following in—service. Eclipse provides flexibility to work remotely.

Description

Key Responsibilities

• Participate in all aspects of archaeological projects, fieldwork, and deliverables. 
• Processing of post-­‐field data, including completing archaeological site forms and historic structure forms; development of map figures, data tables, and illustrations for technical reports.
• Analyze cultural materials and supervise subcontractors and specialized analyses of cultural materials, as necessary.
• Ensure that archaeological collections are processed, cataloged, analyzed, and curated according to the specifications of the research design and the guidelines of the curation facility where collections will ultimately be housed.
• Assist the Principal Investigator in evaluating the significance of archaeological sites and historic structures, objects, and districts in terms of their eligibility for inclusion in the National Register of Historic Places (NRHP) and for listing on applicable state registers.
• Participate in technical reports, research designs, cultural resources management plans, and other technical documents.
• Foster and maintain good working relationships with state and federal agency staff, tribes, private sector clients, and other industry professionals.

Experience and Qualifications

• A bachelor’s degree or higher in Archaeology, Anthropology, or a related field is required.
• A minimum of four (4) years of experience in cultural resources management fieldwork and report completion.
• Prior experience in cultural resources management projects conducted for regulatory compliance purposes preferred.
• Familiarity with laboratory methods, procedures, and protocols for processing collections of archaeological materials (e.g., artifacts, bulk collections) and project records (e.g., field paperwork, photographs, artifact catalogs) for permanent curation at approved curation facilities and ability to oversee laboratory staff to complete curation projects.
• Experience in Texas and surrounding states related to cultural resources, inventory, significance testing, and data recovery.
• Demonstrated expertise in federal, state, and local laws and regulations related to the management of cultural resources.
• Ability to work unsupervised, functioning as an effective, self-­‐motivated, and highly capable individual.
• Familiarity with GPS devices and digital data collection.
• Team-­‐orientated attitude with strong leadership and mentoring skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Current valid Driver’s License required.
• Must be able to travel to field locations and conduct fieldwork in varied terrain for extended periods of time in varying weather conditions.

Working Conditions

• 50% office environment; 50% field environment
• Ability to drive personal auto to and from client and/or landowner locations is required (mileage will be compensated).
• Ability to travel up to 50% per year, as directed by Region/General Manager or client request

Physical Requirements

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job with or without reasonable accommodations. The following is a sample of some of the physical demands that would normally be required for this position.

• Sitting: Remaining in the seated position for extended periods of time.
• Standing: Remaining on one’s feet in an upright position at a workstation without moving about
• Walking: Moving about on foot
• Lifting: Raising or lowering an object from one level to another usually between 10 -25 lbs.
• Handling: Seizing, holding, grasping, turning, or otherwise working with hand or hands. Fingers are involved only to the extent that they are an extension of the hand.
• Hearing: Perceiving the nature of sounds by ear
• Talking: Expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word to impart oral information to clients or to the public and to convey detailed spoken instructions to other workers accurate

Salary

$26 – $29 per hour

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