Staff Archaeologist

Headquartered in Washington, DC, Versar Global Solutions provides full mission lifecycle solutions for challenges faced by government and commercial customers in the natural, built, and digital environments. With team members around the world and a legacy spanning more than 50 years, we deliver planning, analysis, risk management, project and program management, operations and maintenance, and information technology applications for environmental management, mission-critical facilities, and readiness operations.

About the role

The Staff Archaeologist will organize and supervise archaeological fieldwork and contribute substantially to post-field analysis, technical report production, and project administration. Assignments may include large-block archaeological surveys, National Register of Historic Places (NRHP) evaluation projects, testing and data recovery investigations, and other cultural resource management projects throughout the Southwest. The successful candidate will provide effective field leadership, maintain high standards of archaeological documentation, and work closely with Project Archaeologists and Principal Investigators.

Responsibilities

• Supervise archaeological fieldwork and ensure accurate, efficient completion of fieldwork and reporting requirements.
• Maintain high standards of archaeological documentation.
• Contribute to post-field analysis and technical report production.
• Work on large-scale archaeological surveys, NRHP evaluations, and data recovery projects.
• Utilize GPS/GNSS technology and adapt to evolving archaeological data-collection and mapping technologies.
• Collect field data using Trimble GPS units, data dictionaries, and digital recording systems.
• Supervise and work with archaeological field crews in remote and demanding field environments.

Requirements

• B.A. degree in Anthropology, Archaeology, or a closely related field.
• Minimum of three years of archaeological field experience and technical report-writing experience.
• Demonstrated experience on large-scale archaeological survey, NRHP evaluation, and data recovery projects.
• Working knowledge of federal and state laws, regulations, standards, and guidelines governing cultural resources.
• Proficiency with GPS/GNSS technology.
• Experience collecting field data using Trimble GPS units, data dictionaries, and digital recording systems.
• Strong technical writing, analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to pass preemployment screenings, including federal background check, MVR, and drug screen.
• Compliance with company drug and alcohol policy.
• Authorization to work in the US by the start date.
• Valid driver’s license and access to reliable transportation.
• Ability to pass required security clearance or background investigations.
• Ability to conduct archaeological survey and excavation under a wide range of environmental and weather conditions, including extreme heat and cold.
• Reside in El Paso, Texas, or an adjacent community.
• Ability and willingness to travel for extended field assignments as project requirements dictate.

Preferred Qualifications

• Eligibility to obtain, or willingness to work towards obtaining, archaeological permits in Texas, New Mexico, and/or Arizona.
• Experience conducting cultural resource investigations on U.S. military installations.
• Experience preparing technical reports, site forms, NRHP evaluations, testing reports, and data recovery reports.
• Familiarity with large-scale cultural resource management projects for federal, state, military, and commercial clients.
• Experience with ArcGIS, ArcGIS Field Maps, Trimble GPS/GNSS equipment, or comparable archaeological field-data collection systems.

Skills

• Effective leadership and crew supervision
• Analytical thinking and problem solving
• Organization and attention to detail
• Dependability and accountability
• Strong work ethic
• Professional communication
• Adaptability and willingness to learn new technologies
• Ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team

Pay

Expected Salary: $50,000.00 - $54,000.00

Location Requirements

The position will primarily work within the vicinity of El Paso and requires relocation within commuting distance.