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Project Archaeologist

Terracon Consultants, Inc.

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CUDAHY, WI
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Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

Secretary Of Interior QualificationMaster's degree

Job overview

The Project Archaeologist provides archaeological services across a broad range of projects, including fieldwork, artifact identification, laboratory analysis, reporting, proposal preparation, and client consultation. The role leads field crews, may serve as Principal Investigator on selected projects, and contributes archival research, field documentation, conference presentations, and project review preparation. Candidates need a graduate degree in a related field, at least five years of related experience, regional cultural-history familiarity, and SOI qualification.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Archaeological FieldworkArtifact IdentificationLaboratory AnalysisReport WritingProposal PreparationClient ConsultationCrew ManagementArchival ResearchField DocumentationStratigraphy RecognitionConference Presentations

Qualifications

Graduate Degree in Archaeology, Anthropology, or Related Field5+ Years Related ExperienceRegional Cultural History FamiliaritySecretary of Interior QualificationValid Driver's License

Full job description

JOB REQUIREMENTS: General Responsibilities: Provide archaeological services for a broad array of projects and clients. This may include conducting field work, identifying artifacts, laboratory analysis, writing reports, preparing proposals, and consulting with clients and stakeholders. Essential Roles and Responsibilities: Follow safety rules, guidelines and standards for all projects. Participate in pre-task planning. Report any safety issues or concerns to management. Be responsible for maintaining quality standards on all projects. Responsible for conducting fieldwork and writing more complicated reports for testing and data recovery projects. Manages a field crew and ensures that Field Technicians and Crew Chiefs are performing fieldwork to the highest standards. May serve as Principal Investigator (PI) on survey, testing, and small data recovery projects. Conducts archival research or field documentation and ensures the team is recording appropriate information or conducting appropriate analyses. Confidently identifies artifacts and recognizes natural and cultural features/stratigraphy. Responsible for ensuring field forms, data collection, and sample collection are consistent, complete, accurate and follows project-specific requirements. Prepares more complicated proposals and simple Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) documents. Presents papers at professional conferences. Promote pre-task planning for all projects. Serves as a Subject Matter Expert on projects in preparation of becoming an Authorized Project Reviewer. Performs other duties as assigned. Requirements: Graduate degree in Archaeology, Anthropology, or closely related field (MA, MS, PhD) and a minimum of 5 years' related experience. Intimately familiar with the cultural history of the region and surrounding areas. Secretary of Interior (SOI) qualified. A valid driver's license with acceptable violation history may be required. Terracon is an EEO employer. We encourage qualified minority, female, veteran and disabled candidates to apply and be considered for open positions. We do not discriminate against any applicant for employment, or any employee because of race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender, disability, age, or military status. ***** APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS: Apply Online: ipc.us/t/3FD0B6F2FB654280

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