Open Position – Principal Investigator, Jackson, Michigan (CCRG)

About the role

The Project Principal Investigator/Project Archaeologist position at Commonwealth Cultural Resources Group, Inc. (CCRG) is based in Jackson, Michigan. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of a Master's degree in anthropology/archaeology or historic preservation, with a Ph.D. being preferred. Experience in conducting Phase I surveys, Phase II evaluations, and Phase III data recoveries, as well as a strong understanding of Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act and the National Register of Historic Places evaluation of historic properties, is required.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and manage CRM projects
• Conduct, oversee, and direct archaeological research and field investigations
• Permit and excavate human burials in compliance with state and federal statutes
• Prepare and review archaeological reports
• Design and administer archaeological databases
• Hire and supervise archaeological field and lab personnel
• Participate in professional organizations and meetings
• Prepare publications
• Serve as a liaison to the public, government officials, and clients
• Write proposals and develop new business

Requirements

• Expert knowledge of the Section 106 and NEPA process
• Ability to prepare well-organized, thorough CRM documents
• Experience with large linear projects, including pipelines
• Knowledge of the Archaeological Resource Protection Act and Federal Energy Regulatory Commission CRM procedures
• Proficiency with computers, databases, GPS, and GIS
• Demonstrated ability to conduct artifact analyses and write key sections of reports (methods, results, artifact analyses)

Qualifications

The ideal candidate will have a minimum of a Master's degree in anthropology/archaeology or historic preservation, with a Ph.D. being preferred. A solid understanding of Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act and the National Register of Historic Places evaluation of historic properties is also required.

Skills

Expert knowledge of the Section 106 and NEPA process, ability to prepare well-organized, thorough CRM documents, experience with large linear projects, including pipelines, and the Archaeological Resource Protection Act and Federal Energy Regulatory Commission CRM procedure are essential. Proficiency with computers, databases, GPS, and GIS is important. Demonstrated ability to conduct artifact analyses and write key sections of reports (methods, results, artifact analyses) is a must.

Benefits

CCRG offers an excellent range of benefits, including health, dental, life, and disability insurance, a 401(k) with employer contribution, paid leave, and more. CCRG is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Pay

The salary range for this position is competitive and dependent on experience with opportunities for advancement and higher salary.

Schedule

The schedule for this position is not specified.

Contact Information

To apply, send letters of interest, curriculum vitae, writing sample, and a list of three professional references with contact information to:

Andrew J. Weir, President
Commonwealth Cultural Resources Group, Inc.
2530 Spring Arbor Road
Jackson, MI 49203
Email: ajweir@ccrginc.com