Archaeology Principal Investigator /Project Manager I/II/III /Cogstone Full Time

Job Description

Responsible for managing the archaeology projects that have been assigned from creation to completion. This includes conducting preliminary research on projects, overseeing fieldwork and lab work, and producing final archaeological reports that comply with legal, regulatory, professional, and scientific standards.

Essential Functions

• Ensures quality control and quality assurance of field and laboratory work and of project deliverables (technical reports, site records, analyses, catalogs, etc.).
• Prepares work plans, research designs, treatment plans, monitoring plans, worker environmental training, etc.
• Makes decisions on a project-by-project basis on types of special studies that may be warranted, such as radiocarbon dating, protein residue analysis, identification of pollen or macro-botanicals, obsidian sourcing, etc.
• May author or assist in proposal preparation, including budgeting of special studies.
• Works in concert with the Project Manager, Field and Laboratory Directors, and Supervisors to ensure proper data collection and documentation at all stages of a project.
• Oversees preparation and quality of draft and final technical reports.
• Evaluates resources for eligibility to state, national, and local registers.
• Authors all or portions of technical reports, including conclusions, management recommendations and relevant mitigation for project impacts to significant archaeological, built environment resources, traditional cultural properties, prehistoric or ethnographic cultural landscapes, etc.
• Authors cultural resources sections/chapters of National Environmental Policy Act or California Environmental Quality Act (NEPA/CEQA) documents, including Initial Studies (ISs), Environmental
• Assessments (EAs), Environmental Impact Statements (EISs), Environmental Impact Reports (EIRs), etc.
• Represents the company with members of the public, Native Americans, regulatory and agency personnel (federal, state, local), historic societies, business clients, managers, other professionals, etc.
• Assists with internal staff selection and managing employee performance.
• May recommend revised policies and procedures in concert with technological and methodological advances.
• May assist the Project Manager or Program Director in consultant oversight and contract management.
• Complete other duties as assigned.

Competencies

• Technical Capacity. Responsible for staying current with relevant technology, regulations, and innovation.
• Candidates should have specialized training and expertise in at least one specialty including: history, prehistoric or historic artifacts, faunal or botanical remains, lithics, ceramics, fossils, geoarchaeology, etc. Ability to identify recovered items, perform analysis within said specialty, and author relevant report sections.
• Maintains expertise with all regulations and regulatory agencies, and ensures compliance with federal, state, local, and agency laws, ordinances, regulations, and statutes.
• Fully qualified to conduct all types of field studies, including survey, reconnaissance, monitoring, salvage, testing, and excavation.
• Demonstrated knowledge of the Secretary of the Interior’s Standards for Archaeological Documentation and implementation of Archaeological Resources Protection Act, and Section 106 of the
• National Historic Preservation Act.
• Personal Effectiveness/Credibility.
• Thoroughness.
• Communication Proficiency.
• Flexibility.

Supervisory Responsibility

Provides direction and oversight of work performed for assigned projects.

Work Environment

This job will primarily operate in a professional office environment using standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, and filing cabinets. Remote work is a possibility at times with this position. This job may also operate underground, at high altitude, in excessive heat or cold, in excessive humidity or dampness, with excessive continuous noise, on slippery and uneven walking surfaces, working around machinery with moving parts, working around moving objects or vehicles, working in close proximity to others, and have protracted or irregular hours of work.

AAP-EEO Statement

It is Cogstone policy to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. In addition, Cogstone will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with desabilities.

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS
Required Education and Experience

• Master’s degree or Ph.D. in Anthropology, Archaeology, or a closely related field.
• Minimum 10+ years of archaeology experience.
• Minimum of 5 years of supervisory experience, preferably at the field director level.
• Previous project management experience.
• Register of Professional Archaeologist (RPA) Certification
• SOI qualified archaeologist.
• Valid driver’s license, good driving record, reliable vehicle.

Physical Demands

Ability to travel and conduct fieldwork for long hours (sometimes in inclement weather, rugged terrain, and at high altitudes) and to carry equipment weighing up to 40 pounds. Moderate light lifting (30 lbs) with occasional lifting of up to 50 lbs., repetitive motion of upper body and limbs, reaching above shoulders, use of fingers (dexterity and normal sensation required, use of both hands required), extensive walking over rough terrain, standing in limited spaces for extended periods, use of both legs, depth perception, ability to detect odors, clear vision and speech, ability to hear clearly.

Position Type and Expected Hours of Work

Due to the variable project timeframes, this position will be assigned hours as projects require.

Travel

A minimal amount of overnight travel is expected for this position. Travel to and from project sites is required.

Pay Range

 $32 – $53/hr

Benefits

 (After 60 days with the company, you will be eligible for Medical/Dental/Vision/Life/AD&D)

• Cogstone offers five Kaiser plans and four United Healthcare (UHC) plans to choose from, and the company contributes 75% of the base UHC plan amount for all plans. Cogstone does not pay for dependent coverage, but you may add that at your expense.
• Cogstone will pay 100% of your monthly premium for $50k of life insurance for you and 100% of your AD&D policy.
• Cogstone offers Humana vision plan, which they pay 100% of the premium for the employee. Cogstone does not pay for dependent coverage, but you can add that at your expense.
• Cogstone offers two PPO dental options, of which they will pay $26 towards the employee cost. Cogstone does not pay for dependent coverage, but you can add that at your expense.
• Cogstone will have the option to pay for additional life insurance to increase coverage up to 2.5 times your salary.
• Cogstone offers voluntary benefits such as Colonial Supplemental Life options: Accident insurance, Cancer insurance, Critical illness insurance, Disability insurance, Hospital indemnity insurance, and whole life insurance.
• Effective one year after your hire date, you will be eligible to participate in the Company’s Safe Harbor 401(k) Retirement Plan, which allows you to defer pre-tax compensation towards your retirement savings. Cogstone contributes 3% of your salary yearly, and you are immediately 100% vested in all contributions.
• Cogstone offers an Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

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