Associate Project Archaeologist

About the opportunity

SWCA Environmental Consultants is seeking an Associate Project Archaeologist to assist with cultural resources management work for Arlington, TX; however, this position will be considered distributed and the successful candidate could be be located in Arkansas.

In this role, you will manage all aspects of fieldwork, supervising one or more crews of archaeological technicians during survey, site recording, monitoring, or excavation projects. You may also assist with office-based tasks, including the preparation of site forms and technical reports. SWCA offers a unique work environment specializing in delivering natural and cultural resources services in the South Central/Gulf Coast subregion.

This is a regular full-time position.

What you will accomplish

• Supervise fieldwork, including archaeological survey, testing, data recovery, and monitoring and ensure quality and completeness of data collected.
• Ensure that appropriate preliminary research is conducted and organized prior to fieldwork, and that necessary equipment, staff, and other resources are ready for fieldwork.
• Review the data for quality control, and ensure all work is conducted and submitted in accordance with company standards and guidelines.
• Accurately identify historic-era and prehistoric artifacts and features, and train less experienced field crew in their identification.
• Assist with office-based tasks, including performing literature reviews, research, site form, technical report preparation, developing and tracking scopes of work, schedules, and budgets.
• Communicate effectively when reporting to Team Leads, Principal Investigators, and Project Managers.
• Communicate effectively with client representatives in the field such as land agents to facilitate successful project planning and logistics.
• Work independently in a responsible manner.
• Work within defined schedules and meet deadlines.

Experience and qualifications for success

Basic Qualificatiobns:

• Bachelor’s degree in Anthropology, Archaeology, or a related field.
• Minimum of five (5) years working as a field archaeologist
• Extremely organized and meticulous with ensuring survey, documentation, and paperwork are complete.
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and technical writing.

Preferred Qualificatiobns:

• Master’s degree in Anthropology, Archaeology, or a related field.
• Meet the Secretary of the Interior’s Professional Qualifications Standards in archaeology.
• Experience leading crews of field technicians on a variety of project types and sizes, regions, and agencies.
• Experience collecting field data utilizing modern mobile technology (tablets, Bluetooth GPS receivers, mobile software) and Trimble GPS units (Terrasync and/or ArcPad).
• Experience with programs such as ESRI Field Map and Survey 123,Pathfinder Office, ArcGIS Desktop, Microsoft Office Suite, Adobe Acrobat, and others.
• Experience writing technical archaeology reports.
• Knowledge of federal and state preservation laws and regulations including, but not limited to the National Environmental Policy Act, Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act, Section 106 and Section 110 of the National Historic Preservation Act.
• CPR and First Aid certified.

Additional Information:

• Ability to travel and conduct fieldwork for long hours (sometimes in inclement weather, rugged terrain, and at high altitudes) and to carry equipment weighing up to 40 pounds.
• Must have a valid driver's license, the ability to pass a Motor Vehicle background screening, and have access to reliable transportation

SWCA Environmental Consultants is a growing employee-owned firm, providing a full spectrum of environmental services. With offices across the United States, SWCA is one of the largest environmental compliance firms and ranks among Engineering News-Record’s Top 200 Environmental Firms.

SWCA offers a comprehensive benefits package, which includes participation in our ESOP program. Take a glance at some of our benefits by going to https://www.swca.com/careers/totalrewards/benefits

EOE - women, minorities, individuals with disabilities and veterans are encouraged to apply

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Seniority Level

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