Senior Archaeologist - Environmental Services

Your Capabilities and Credentials

• Professional writing, problem solving, and communication skills
• Meets the qualifications as described in the Secretary of the Interior’s Professional Qualification Standards for Archeology and Historic Preservation (48 FR §44716) and the Texas Historical Commission’s Rules of Practice and Procedure (13 TAC Chapter 26)
• Registered Professional Archaeologist (RPA) or qualifications that meet the requirements to become an RPA
• Demonstrated experience with Texas Antiquities Code compliance for archaeological survey
• Professional writing, problem solving, and communication skills
• Experience leading and conducting all phases of cultural resource investigations
• Builds and maintains productive professional and personal networking relationships
• Demonstrate leadership in striving to improve technical performance continuously
• Champions new ideas and initiatives and creates an environment that supports creativity and innovation
• Self-awareness of technical and/or professional abilities and the ability to determine when assistance from senior staff is needed
• Disciplined approach to project execution and technical excellence
• Ability to provide written and verbal direction on project delivery
• Capable of conveying safety information to field staff
• Able to use field data collection equipment such as GPS and Environment Systems Research Institute (ESRI) Collector and Survey 1-2-3.
• Good driving record and valid driver’s license required

Education and Experience

• Master’s Degree in anthropology/archaeology or a related discipline from an accredited university is preferred 
• Team-oriented experience in consulting acquired over at least 10-15 years of progressively responsible cultural resources positions
• Minimum 10 years of experience in cultural resource management and archaeological compliance survey primarily in Texas and the Gulf Coast region  
• Demonstrated experience leading and managing field crews and knowledge of compliance under the NHPA, the Texas Antiquities Code, or an equivalent law in another state
• TxDOT precertification in 2.10.1 Archeological Surveys, Documentation, Excavations, Testing Reports, and Data Recovery Plans preferred
• Strong skills in technical writing
• Experience in specialty areas including oil and gas, electric and gas transmission and distribution, renewable energy, and utilities
• Demonstrated positive reputation and relationships with environmental regulators
• Experience with digital data collection methods and techniques and use of GIS

Typical office environment working with computers and remaining sedentary for long periods of time. Field work may include exposure to the elements including inclement weather. Ability to lift and move items and equipment up to 50 lbs. Willingness to travel for project work and business development opportunities

This description is not a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that may be required of the employee and other duties, responsibilities and activities may be assigned or may be changed at any time with or without notice.

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