Archaeologist

Job Description

CRA seeks a Staff Archaeologist to work out of our corporate headquarters in Lexington, Kentucky.

• Employment Type:
  
  Full‑time
• Compensation:
  Based on experience
• Benefits:
  Full‑time offers Medical, Vision, Dental, Life, and 401(k)
• Experience
  
  Required:
  
  Minimum 3 years

CRA is seeking qualified candidates for a Staff Archaeologist position in our Lexington, Kentucky, office. The ideal candidate will have a M.A. in anthropology with experience working in the southeastern U.S., a minimum of three years of supervisory experience in cultural resource contracting, and meet the Secretary of the Interior Standards (36 CFR Part 61) in archaeology. Other qualifications include excellent writing and verbal communication skills, strong organizational skills, and technological proficiency that includes some experience working with GIS and relational databases.

Specialized skill sets, such as historic material cultural, archival research, lithics, geoarchaeology, geophysical survey, prehistoric ceramics analysis and/or mortuary studies, are preferred. A working knowledge of relevant historic preservation legislation and regulations is essential. Applicants will be registered with the Register of Professional Archaeologists or will be eligible for listing as a Registered Professional Archaeologist.

• Responsible for assigned phase I (inventory‑level survey), phase II (National Register evaluation), and phase III projects throughout the Ohio Valley, Mid‑West, and southeastern U.S.
• Conduct pre‑field research, direct fieldwork and laboratory analysis, and prepare technical reports.
• Work 8‑ to 10‑hour days in a variety of conditions, including frequent stays away from the office.
• Perform stooping, bending, and lifting as essential functions.

This is a full‑time, salaried position with a competitive benefit package. Salary is $16 to $22 per hour, more if warranted by experience, education, and training.

Please submit letters of interest, resume, three professional references, and a writing sample to Bridgette Robinson via email at . Cultural Resource Analysts, Inc. employees are required to undergo a background check that includes driving history.