Principal Archaeologist

Overview

NV5 is seeking a full-time Principal Archaeologist/Investigator for Cultural Resources Management work in New Mexico. The successful candidate will report to NV5’s Cultural Resource Program in Alpharetta, Georgia; however, the position has location flexibility and remote work may be possible dependent on candidate experience and qualifications. New Mexico experience is required: the successful candidate must be listed on or eligible for listing as a Principal Investigator on the New Mexico State Historic Preservation Office’s SHPO Directory of Qualified Supervisory Personnel.

This position will complete various types of reports, such as Management Summaries, Archaeological Resource Identification/Survey Reports at the Phase I, II, and III level of investigation, Assessment of Effects, historic contexts, etc., for a variety of clients in the transportation, energy, land development, and municipal sectors. The archaeologist will conduct research, field surveys, and data recovery initiatives to assist in the identification and evaluation of archaeological sites and will complete project tasks within deadlines and budgets.

The Project Archaeologist reports to the Senior Archaeologist (Principal Investigator).

The successful candidate with be listed on or eligible for listing as a Principal Investigator on the New Mexico State Historic Preservation Office’s SHPO Directory of Qualified Supervisory Personnel.

The most frequent and essential work activities include:

• Conduct Section 106 and/or due diligence assessments for infrastructure and energy projects, as required, including fieldwork/survey, archaeological resource identification and evaluation, and project effects assessment. Evaluations would include field assessments, use of background documentation (i.e. property records and archival research, county surveys, maps, site files, context studies, etc.), delineation of site boundaries using GIS mapping, and photography.
• Complete or assist with additional Section 106 tasks, including leading or assisting with consultation (i.e. supporting project consulting parties’ meetings or public meetings, etc.) and project mitigation (i.e. developing data recovery plans and undertaking data recovery efforts, etc.).
• Conduct artifact analysis and curation efforts.
• Complete other archaeology-related tasks as needed; other tasks could include preparation of proposed avoidance and/or minimization measures for the continued preservation of National Register-listed or eligible archaeological resources.
• Manage the performance of individual projects and coordinate with a variety of colleagues, clients, agencies, and the public.
• Maintain effective and successful communication with project team, co-workers, and clients.
• Assist in business development and marketing efforts, focusing on the development of NV5’s archaeological practice in the southwestern and southeastern United States.

Qualifications

• Professional archaeological experience in New Mexico required
• Master’s degree in anthropology, archaeology, or a closely related field
• Current standing or eligibility for Register of Professional Archaeologists (RPA) or qualified archaeologist under the Secretary of the Interior’s Professional Qualifications for Archaeology (36 Code of Federal Regulations, CFR Part 61
• Listed on or eligible for listing as a Principal Investigator on the New Mexico State Historic Preservation Office’s SHPO Directory of Qualified Supervisory Personnel.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license
• Be eligible for and able to respond to federal and state permitting requirements
• Experience as an archaeological field director or project manager a plus

Preferred knowledge, skills, and abilities:

• Experience with Microsoft…