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This Opportunity
WSP is currently initiating a search for an ARCHAEOLOGIST for our Troy, NY office. Be involved in projects with our Earth & Environment - Heritage and Cultural Resources Team and be a part of a growing organization that meets our client’s objectives and solves their challenges.
Your Impact
Assist with collecting, identifying, and compiling artifacts, and observational, spatial, and archaeological data from field sites for projects, investigations, and surveys.
Maintain quality control standards and procedures for accurate and precise measurements and statistical analysis of archaeological data.
Perform basic professional archaeological work relating to cultural resources, verifying the characteristics of a site and providing technical assistance on various historical preservation and environmental issues.
Contribute to the preparation of technical reports summarizing research with findings and conclusions, generating complete, accurate, and concise documentation using electronic systems, field/work site notes, and software.
Comply with safety guidelines and site-specific procedures which include but are not limited to, the maintenance of sample collection, laboratory documentation, written procedures, and logbooks.
Assist with maintaining and calibrating equipment and tools, troubleshooting or reporting on malfunctions, and performing inventory control activities.
Assist technical staff and project managers with risk identification and assessment, offering input and analysis with low-level threat mitigation activities, projects, and permitting activities to minimize or negate impacts to resources of cultural and scientific significance.
Work with cross-functional teams in executing project work.
Assist with work plan preparation and coordination of field work permitting.
Complete training on assigned tasks.
Exercise responsible and ethical decision-making regarding company funds, resources and conduct, and adhere to WSP’s Code of Conduct and related policies and procedures.
Perform additional responsibilities as required by business needs.
Who You Are Required Qualifications
M.A./Ph.D. degree in Anthropology, Archaeology, or a related field.
1 to 3 years of relevant post-graduate degree experience directing field projects and preparing technical reports in a heritage and cultural resource management context in the Northeast; ability to provide several examples of completed reports from those listed on resume.
Ability to work independently and lead teams of 2-6 archaeological technicians.
Expertise in a defined archaeological subfield, evidenced by publications or presentations.
Excellent technical writing skills.
Ability to communicate effectively and work in a collaborative team environment.
Ability to travel for projects.
Proven track record of upholding workplace safety and ability to abide by WSP’s health, safety, and drug/alcohol and harassment policies
Preferred Qualifications:
Active participation in professional practice organizations.
Graduate degree in Anthropology, historic preservation, or a related field.
1 - 3 years of professional experience in the heritage industry
Compensation and Benefits:
WSP provides a comprehensive suite of benefits including medical, dental, vision, disability, life, and retirement savings focused on providing health and financial responsibility throughout the employee's career.
Expected Salary: $54,700 - $98,600
WSP USA is providing the compensation range and general description of other compensation and benefits that the company in good faith believes it might pay and/or offer for this position based on the successful applicant's education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities in addition to internal equity and geographic location. WSP USA reserves the right to ultimately pay more or less than the posted range and offer additional benefits and other compensation, depending on circumstances not related to an applicant's sex or other status protected by local, state, or federal law.
Additional Requirements
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential job duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.
Additional Details
Travel Required: 50% Job Status: Regular Employee Type: Full Primary Location: TROY - RIVER ST All locations: US-NY-Troy