Archaeologist Full Time Permanent

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt, Hourly

Reports To: Senior Archaeologist/Project Manager

Job Type: Full-time, Regular

This position allows for remote work from anywhere within the state of Iowa.

JOB SUMMARY: This position will plan and support cultural resources projects throughout Iowa, including fieldwork coordination, field data management, deliverables preparation and support, agency coordination, and other cultural resources-related project activities.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions:

• Pre-field literature reviews
• Background and archival research
• Plan and coordinate fieldwork
• Assess and manage field data collected by others
• Archaeological site and isolate field documentation
• NRHP eligibility evaluations
• Draft deliverables preparation and deliverable revisions
• Daily monitoring and/or inspection forms
• Draft monitoring reports, testing and excavation logs, and excavation technical reports
• Coordinate with state and federal agencies
• Review cultural resource documents on behalf of state and federal agencies
• Serve as a Field Director or Principal Investigator
• Conduct Phase I (intensive) cultural resources inventory
• Document archaeological sites and IOs/IFs
• Conduct probing, shovel testing, and/or data recovery excavation
• Conduct archaeological monitoring during various construction activities
• Maintain regular and punctual attendance at work and meetings.
• Support, actively participate, and act in accordance with Wright’s and Eocene Environmental Group’s culture of safety and employee ownership.
• Comply with applicable federal, state, and local laws, rules, and regulations; maintains knowledge of and follows all company policies and procedures.

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 may require outside travel as needed.

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

• Completed coursework leading to a degree in archaeology, anthropology, or related field:
• Crew Member – minimum 2 years of college-level coursework and completion of a field school.
• Crew Chief – bachelor’s degree, completion of a field school, and 1 year of professional experience.
• Field Director / Project Archaeologist – bachelor’s degree, completion of a field school, 2 years of professional experience, and is permitted or qualified for agency permitting based on the SOI Professional Qualification Standards.
• Principal Investigator – graduate degree, completion of a field school, 2 years professional experience as a Field Director, and is permitted or qualified for agency permitting based on the SOI Professional Qualification Standards.
• Proficient in prehistoric and/or historic archaeology in Iowa or the Midwest.
• Proficient in documenting archaeological sites and isolates in Iowa or the Midwest
• Use hand-held field technology (i.e., ArcGIS phone/tablet application paired with sub-meter GPS receivers)
• Pedestrian survey an average of 50 acres/8 miles per day (not including resource documentation) and carry personal health and safety equipment (i.e., personal water, sunscreen, etc.)
• Work in moderate weather conditions (fluctuating temperatures and inclement weather, including rain and snow)
• Perform work duties independently and efficiently, while working in a team setting.
• Ability to follow instruction and to make adjustments when provided feedback.
• Organized, motivated, thorough, accurate, dependable, and trustworthy.
• Excellent navigational skills (GPS and compass) and ability to navigate and drive 4WD vehicles.
• Ability to read, write and speak English sufficient to perform job duties and to interact and communicate with employees and vendors.

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE:

• Proficiency using phone or tablets to document cultural resources.
• Proficiency with sub-meter GPS receiver.
• Proficiency with ArcGIS Field Maps and Survey123 applications (for phone or tablet).
• Proficient with soil description methodologies.
• Previous NHPA, NEPA, FERC, and/or other cultural or environmental trainings.
• Strong writing and editing skills.
• Strong communication and organization skills.
• Ability to evaluate resources for NRHP-eligibility.
• Authored multiple archaeological site forms and inventory reports.
• Authored a master’s degree thesis.
• Prior experience supporting state and federal agencies.
• Prior experience supporting utility compliance inspection projects.

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