Project Archaeologist /EDR Full Time

EDR is seeking an experienced, team-oriented Project Archaeologist. This role is a full-time staff position, based in Western New York. Our Project Archaeologists provide support to the Cultural Resources practice area by managing and directing archaeological field crews, coordinating with senior staff, writing, conducting research, mapping—including geographic information systems (GIS) analysis—and preparation of final deliverables that meet EDR’s standards of quality.

The qualified candidate will have:

• Strong writing and verbal skills with a demonstrated ability to prepare cultural resources reports and communicate the results to clients.
• At least 5 years of experience directing cultural resources investigations in New York, the Northeast, and/or mid-Atlantic states.
• Strong geographic information systems (GIS) skills.
• Subject matter expertise in North American archaeology
• Demonstrated understanding of federal and state regulatory processes (e.g., NEPA, Section 106, Section 14.09, SEQRA).

In addition, this position will require:

• Supervision of archaeological field crews.
• Regular use of ArcGIS, MS Office, a relational database for archaeological collections management, and global positioning system (GPS) equipment and associated applications, .
• Ability to travel for site visits and occasional field work, both locally and out of state, if necessary.

The successful candidate will:

• Have strong leadership and communication skills.
• Work well with other disciplines in a team environment and be able to negotiate multiple, concurrent projects.
• Have a bachelor’s and/or a graduate degree in anthropology, history, or related discipline.

The anticipated base pay range of $55,000-$65,000 per year is commensurate with experience. EDR reserves the right to pay outside of the target range based on an individual’s education, credentials, skill level and relevant experience, as well as internal pay equity, geographic location, and business needs.

EDR is a multi-disciplinary environmental consulting and design firm that has been in business for over 40 years.  EDR began providing cultural resources services in 2010, and since that time has conducted dozens of cultural resources investigations in New York State and the Northeast and our senior cultural resources staff meet the Secretary of Interior’s Guidelines (per 36 CFR Part 61) in their respective fields.  EDR’s staff includes a diverse group of environmental professionals that includes ecologists, botanists, wetland specialists, wildlife biologists, GIS specialists, archaeologists, historians, visualization specialists, planners, landscape architects and engineers.  Come join our team, working on interesting and challenging projects, and collaborate with our talented group of professionals!

Come join our team, work on interesting and challenging projects, and collaborate with our talented group of professionals!

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. No sponsorship is available for this position.

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