Project Archaeologist

Description

This position as a Project Archaeologist is a full-time position. The employee will participate in both office and field activities. The employee will function as part of a team to support the Principal Investigator and Providence’s clients for a variety of projects. Assignments will include assisting in writing research plans, site forms, and reports, conducting archaeological monitoring, site recording, pedestrian and subsurface survey, data collection and input, laboratory analysis, and other assigned tasks/projects.

• M.A./M.S. degree in Anthropology, Archaeology, or related field.
• Must meet the Secretary of Interior’s professional qualifications standards for archaeology and be an RPA or be eligible to become an RPA.
• Minimum of three years of archaeological field experience with a professional cultural resources firm, with prior experience in the southeastern United States, required. Five years of professional archaeological field experience in Louisiana and/or the lower Mississippi Valley region, preferred.
• Experience overseeing crews and/or multiple crews on a variety of project types and sizes, regions, and agencies.
• Ability to operate GPS units and navigate using USGS maps.
• Experience in artifact identification of both prehistoric and historic material for the southeastern United States.
• Report writing experience as lead author or contributor.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license and maintain an insurable driving record.

• Self-Directed – Shows initiative and the ability to organize oneself.
• Strong Communication – Able to clearly present information through spoken and written word; able to persuade others easily. Comfortable with interacting with all levels of the company and listens well, even during difficult conversations.
• Team Oriented - Values being part of a team but can work and think independently.
• Motivation – Sets and achieves challenging goals; demonstrates persistence and overcomes obstacles.
• Professionalism - Approaches others in a tactful manner; reacts well under pressure; treats others with respect and consideration regardless of their status or position; accepts responsibility for own actions; follows through on commitments.
• Safety Conscious - Values the safety of self and others by following all regulations and guidelines, wearing necessary PPE, and continuously upholding safety expectations.

• Works closely with the Principal Investigator and Senior Staff with the planning of archaeological field projects these may include monitoring surveys, subsurface surveys, evaluations, and data recovery projects.
• Oversee fieldwork for Phase I, II, and III investigations and the associated laboratory artifact cataloging, preserving, and analyzing of material recovered during those investigations.
• May be required to oversee several field crews at one time.
• Conduct pre-field research, provide portions of technical reports, complete site forms, or to complete small reports.
• Ensure safety and quality standards, policies and procedures are complied with.

The physical demands and work environment described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Ability to travel frequently and on short notice.
• Ability to travel overnight for extended periods of time.
• Ability to walk long distances, recurring bending, stooping, lifting, reaching, digging, and similar activities.
• Ability to lift and carry equipment up to 30 lbs.
• Ability to work outdoors in variable weather conditions and on varied terrain, sometimes for extended periods of time.

The above job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed in the described position. This document is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all position duties and skills required of the individual classified in this position.

The above Job Description is a…