Crew Lead; Archaeologist Job Houston area,Texas USA,Research/Development

Johnson, Mirmiran & Thompson is a dynamic, 100% employee-owned consulting firm with more than 2,800 professionals, providing a full range of multidisciplinary engineering, architecture, information technology, and related services to public agencies and private clients throughout the United States. JMT is currently ranked #45 on Engineering News-Record’s list of the Top 500 Design Firms.

Position Summary:

Responsible for managing small field crewsand conducting archaeological fieldwork, monitoring, and research associated with archaeological projects. Responsible forcrew safety,maintainingprojectdocuments, leading crews in the field, assisting with scheduling fieldwork logistics, andassistingwitharchaeological reportingatthe direction of the Section Head or Senior Archaeologist and Principal Investigator.

Preference is for individuals willing to work from or relocate to JMT office locations in Houston or Round Rock, Texas.

Compensation for this position is $28.00 - $35.00/hour, commensurate with experience, education, and certifications. The provided range is a good faith estimate based on the requirements described within the job description. We notice that we receive a wide variety of applicants and recognize that the person selected may be less experienced or more experienced. If so, the actual salary range may vary from the estimate provided.

Immigration sponsorship or support (e.g. H1B, F-1 CPT/OPT/STEM OPT)
is not available for this position, except for qualified candidates eligible for the TN visa classification.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities

Leads team through project field work to effectively execute project tasks
Leads Phase I archaeological field work tolocateandidentifysites
Conducts archaeological monitoring during construction projects or pre-construction
Collects data and field samples during archaeological investigations
Analyzes historic and pre-historic artifacts
Takes daily notes of field progress
Schedule fieldwork based on project schedule
Instructs field crews on how to use equipment,technology and field methods, as required
Assistsin writing sections of archaeological reports and/or prepare archaeological site forms
Perform site mapping tasks as needed
Maintain/repair field gear as needed
Document completed field efforts in standardized format
Lead and manage field team members by providing leadership and continuous performance management (setting expectations, goals, feedback, 1:1 meeting, coaching) that supports the growth and development of team

Nonessential Functions and Responsibilities

Perform other related duties as assigned

Required Skills

Candidates should be flexible to changing work schedules, have good organizational skills, communication skills, strong workethic, and willingness to learn new tasks and travel
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Word and Excel
Must successfully complete and pass JMT's Motor Vehicle screening

Required Experience

3+ years' experience of CRM field experience
Bachelor’s degree in Anthropology or related field
Completion of an accredited archaeological field school
Experience in CRM-based Phase I/II/III archaeological survey and/or excavation

Preferred Experience

1+ years’ experience leading archaeological field work tolocateandidentifysites
Experience with GPS/Trimble navigation and data collection
Knowledge of historic/prehistoric material culture and artifact processing
Ability to navigate using compass and USGS topographic map
Ability to set up and run a Total Station independently for site recording/mapping
Archaeological reporting experience

Working Conditions

Work is performed in the field
75% of the time
Ability to extensively perform bending, kneeling, standing, shoveling, and lifting and carrying objects weighing up to 50lbs.as needed
Work may be…