Archaeologist

About the role

Brockington and Associates is seeking a field archaeologist and project manager based in our Charleston, SC office for archaeological field work throughout the US. We offer competitive salary and benefits, reasonable work-life balance, training, and opportunities for advancement. We are looking for people who want to grow with the company long-term.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and execute detailed research designs
• Conduct fieldwork - including archaeological survey, testing, and data recovery investigations
• Lead projects, including field, lab, and reporting efforts, as Principal Investigator
• Identify prehistoric and historic artifacts and features in the field
• Effectively discuss projects with colleagues, clients, and review agencies
• Prepare and manage budgets and schedules
• Write professional technical reports and publications
• Have an applied knowledge of Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act and a working familiarity of other environmental statutes and regulations
• Travel, physical labor, and time spent in outdoor conditions are requirements of this job
• Strong writing skills are preferred

Requirements

• Minimum education: MA/MHP/MS in archaeology, anthropology, history, or historic preservation
• Minimum experience: Two to four years of experience managing archaeological field projects

Qualifications

• The ability to:
• Prepare and execute detailed research designs
• Carry out fieldwork - including archaeological survey, testing, and data recovery investigations
• Lead projects, including field, lab, and reporting efforts, as Principal Investigator
• Identify prehistoric and historic artifacts and features in the field
• Effectively discuss projects with colleagues, clients, and review agencies
• Prepare and manage budgets and schedules
• Write professional technical reports and publications
• Have an applied knowledge of Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act and a working familiarity of other environmental statutes and regulations

Skills

• Applied knowledge of Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act
• Working familiarity of other environmental statutes and regulations
• Strong writing skills
• Ability to work as a member of a diverse team
• Manage projects and people
• Complete other delegated project tasks
• Work professionally with clients and government agencies
• Supervise the work of others

Benefits

We offer a generous company benefits package, including health, dental, vision, disability, life, 401(k), and paid time off.

Pay

Annual salary range is $45,000 to $67,000, commensurate with experience.

Schedule

Not specified.