Archaeologist IV

Position Overview

We're seeking an experienced Archaeologist to lead complex cultural resource management (CRM) projects in Florida. Key responsibilities include:

• Designing and implementing advanced archaeological field survey, excavation, and site assessment methodologies.
• Using key technologies like ground penetrating radar, GIS, LiDAR, laser scanning, and remote sensing to enhance site analysis and predictive modeling.
• Possessing ability to develop and refine artifact recovery, documentation, and conservation techniques.
• Ensuring consistency and accuracy in field data collection through quality control measures.
• Conducting high-level statistical and geospatial analysis to interpret archaeological findings.
• Developing predictive modeling techniques for identifying and assessing archaeological sensitivity areas.
• Integrating environmental, geological, and hydrological data into cultural resource analyses.
• Performing detailed artifact analysis, including material composition studies and use-wear analysis.
• Preparing and peer reviewing comprehensive technical reports, ensuring accuracy in methodologies, findings, and regulatory compliance.
• Developing and refining standardized reporting procedures and documentation protocols.
• Mentoring junior archaeologists in advanced field methods, data analysis, and reporting standards.
• Collaborating across teams to keep work aligned with project goals and timelines.
• Leveraging technical expertise to help sell focused services, including writing proposals, developing budgets, and coordinating with the team to market to potential clients and client sectors.
• Partners with Project Managers/Proposal Champions on complex project pursuits.
• Actively monitoring and responding effectively to technology, research, and industry trends.

Duties And Responsibilities

Technical Leadership and Field Methodologies:

• Designs and implements advanced archaeological field survey, excavation, and site assessment methodologies.
• Possesses ability to use key technologies, such as ground penetrating radar, GIS, LiDAR, laser scanning, and remote sensing to enhance site analysis and predictive modeling.
• Develops and refines artifact recovery, documentation, and conservation techniques.
• Ensures consistency and accuracy in field data collection through quality control measures.

Data Analysis and Research:

• Conducts high-level statistical and geospatial analysis to interpret archaeological findings.
• Develops predictive modeling techniques for identifying and assessing archaeological sensitivity areas.
• Integrates environmental, geological, and hydrological data into cultural resource analyses.
• Performs detailed artifact analysis, including material composition studies and use-wear analysis.

Technical Reporting and Documentation:

• Prepares and peer reviews comprehensive technical reports, ensuring accuracy in methodologies, findings, and regulatory compliance.
• Develops and refines standardized reporting procedures and documentation protocols.

Mentorship and Technical Training:

• Provides technical training and mentors junior archaeologists in advanced field methods, data analysis, and reporting standards.
• Develops internal best practices for field documentation, artifact processing, and regulatory compliance.
• Conducts workshops and training sessions on emerging archaeological technologies and methodologies.

Business Development:

• Leverages technical expertise to help sell focused services, including writing proposals, developing budgets, and coordinating with the team to market to potential clients and client sectors.
• Partners with Project Managers/Proposal Champions on complex project pursuits.
• Actively monitors and responds effectively to technology, research, and industry trends.

Minimum Qualifications

• Experience: 12+ years’ experience in archaeological fieldwork, technical research, and CRM, including a minimum of 5 years’ experience designing and leading fieldwork and ensuring compliance with local, state, and federal regulations.
• Education: Advanced degree (Masters or Doctorate) in Archaeology, Anthropology, or a related field. Meets the Secretary of the Interior's Professional Qualifications Standards for Archaeology.
• Demonstrated technical writing and documentation skills.
• Ability to mentor and train junior staff in technical and methodological aspects of archaeological fieldwork and lab processing.
• Experience working with indigenous communities and facilitating tribal consultation processes.
• Strong research and analytical skills, with the ability to interpret cultural findings and focus on data-driven reporting.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Strong background in statistical and spatial analysis for archaeological data interpretation.
• Willingness to travel for fieldwork, often in remote locations and under challenging conditions.
• Registered Professional Archaeologist (RPA).
• Maintains good professional relationships (is in “good standing”) with regional federal and state agency reviewers and Tribal contacts.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build and maintain positive working relationships with coworkers, clients, agency staff, landowners, and field crews.
• Ability to give clear direction to field crews and receive constructive feedback on deliverables.
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to navigate field challenges, resolve conflicts, and communicate effectively across project teams.