Project Archaeologist

Summary

The Project Archaeologist 1 position is a mid- to upper-level position and is supervised and directed by senior-level cultural resources management (CRM) staff and will serve as one of DOWL’s subject matter experts in the field of CRM. The person in this position should have a Master’s Degree in anthropology or archeology or other closely related field and must have specialized training and experience working in CRM. This position provides mid- to upper-level cultural resources support to DOWL’s internal and external clients, including a full spectrum of proposal writing, research, documentation, report preparation, public involvement, and agency and tribal coordination services as required by the National Historic Preservation Act (NHPA) and National Environmental Protection Act (NEPA). The person in this position synthesizes the results of background research and data assembly, conducts cultural resource identification and documentation, carries out or assist in limited monitoring, survey, and testing cultural resource sites, performs lab work, and manages field data. They also produce small- and moderate-scale cultural resource reports, draft sections or portions for broader CRM or other reporting efforts, assemble lists of stakeholders and consulting parties (including tribal governments and entities), arrange and participate in cultural resources consultation meetings, and prepare correspondence specific to cultural resource investigations and other CRM activities. This person is responsible for managing project schedules and deliverables, field survey crews and field data, and the production of reports. A Project Archaeologist 1 should have a progressively responsible 6- to 10-year track record as a CRM professional.

Job Responsibilities and Duties

To be successful in this position, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Software

• Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel) - Proficient
• Market Sector Software - Proficient

Technical Expertise

• Fully proficient understanding of technical fundamentals related to the market sector
• Leads technical efforts on a variety of project types, sizes, and complexities
• Mentors others on technical tasks and skills
• Performs quality control of moderately complex deliverables

Teamwork

Team player who leads small teams (1-2 people) to complete challenging assignments. Is an independent thinker, provides clear communication and direction to others, and takes responsibility for their results.

Project Delivery

Produces the following independently and oversees others with less experience:

• Technical reports and memos
• Cultural Resource Baseline Reports
• Phase 1 and Phase 2 reports
• Section 106 documentation
• Other cultural documents as assigned
• Field studies and investigations

Understanding Budget and Schedule

Strong understanding of scopes, scheduled, and budgets. Able to predict and deliver individual tasks within a set level of effort. Able to consistently meet budget and schedule expectations on projects. Develops budgets and schedules for complex tasks. Breaks down complex projects into logical tasks. Able to prioritize multiple assignments to successfully deliver all assigned projects on time and on budget. Mentors others on above.

Industry Standards and Regulations

Demonstrates practical application of the following laws and regulations:

• NHPA, NAGPRA, NEPA, ARPA
• Relevant state laws

Client Interaction

Frequent direct communications with clients to resolve technical issues on moderate to complex projects. Leads client project meetings. Understand appropriate messaging and legal risks.

Other

Other duties as assigned.

Level of Work/Accountability

Performs advanced levels of technical work on large, complex projects as a trusted technical member of the market sector. Operates with a high level of autonomy. Reviews the work of others. May perform some project management tasks.

Supervisory Duties

May be a supervisor:

• Oversees team operations and the daily workflow of the team
• Organizes workflow and ensures that employees understand their duties or delegated tasks
• Recruits and hires new employees
• Implements training for new hires and identifies training opportunities for current staff
• Communicates information from leadership to employees and vice versa
• Monitors employee productivity and provides constructive feedback and coaching
• Sets goals for performance and deadlines in ways that comply with company’s plans and vision and communicates them to employees
• Provides constructive and timely performance evaluations
• Decides on reward and promotion based on performance
• Handles discipline and termination of employees as needed and in accordance with company policy

Education and/or Experience

• Master's Degree required
• Years of experience required: 6 years
• Years of experience required with advanced degree: 5 years

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

• Must meet Secretary of the Interior's Professional Qualification Standards
• Must have a valid driver’s license and a good driving record

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this position, the employee is regularly required to sit. The employee is required to talk and hear. The employee is regularly required to stand, walk, and use hands. The employee may occasionally lift and/or move up to 40 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this position include close vision and ability to adjust focus.

Ability to cut brush using chain saw or machete; ability to walk and hike through rough terrain, snow, and ice; ability to dig with shovel and hand tools; ability to screen dirt and sediment; routinely lift and carry between 30 and 50 pounds; ability to work on uneven ground surfaces and within small excavations. May need to work at rural and remote sites and travel by small fixed- and rotary-wing aircraft.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Work may be split between the field and office. Field work is performed outdoors during year-round weather conditions. Work ranges from high-density urban to extremely remote settings. Individuals must be prepared to adapt quickly from one extreme to the other.

In the field: The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to moderately loud due to the proximity to construction sites and related equipment.

In the office: The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Geographical locations are taken into consideration with respect to compensation.