Archaeologist, Principal Investigator

Responsibilities

• Project management and supervisory responsibilities
• Fieldwork including construction monitoring, linear and aerial surveys, National Register of Historic Places eligibility testing, and data recovery investigations
• Participation in laboratory processing and curation preparation activities
• Conduct of artifact analysis and production of technical reports
• Strengthening existing client relationships and developing new business opportunities
• Managing Cultural Resources Compliance (CRC) staff and ensuring their effectiveness
• Generating, managing, and maintaining CRC projects on budget and on schedule
• Collaborating with the CR Program Director/Assistant Director to grow the regional office
• Serving as the lead Principal Investigator on cultural resource projects
• Ensuring proper responses to existing contractual obligations for clients
• Participating in regional organization(s) to enhance business reach
• Preparing and managing proposals and budgets
• Preparing and managing archaeological scopes of work and permit applications
• Preparing or assisting in preparing technical reports and other deliverables
• Conducting analysis of field data and artifacts recovered
• Managing day-to-day CRC operations of the RKI regional office
• Completing projects within budgetary constraints
• Communicating professionally and effectively with project staff, clients, resource agencies, sub-consultants
• Maintaining technical and loss prevention practices
• Providing technical training and mentoring to staff members
• Adhering to safety procedures and utilizing appropriate protective equipment

Qualifications

• A Master’s degree in Archaeology, Anthropology, or Historic Preservation, or a closely related field
• Minimum of 7 years applicable experience
• Experience in interpreting and applying Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act and the rules and regulations associated with the National Environmental Protection Agency
• A valid driver’s license within the applicable jurisdiction and meeting company’s auto insurability requirements
• Ability to work independently
• Ability to read and understand instructions, labels, reports, etc.
• Ability to communicate information both written and orally