What are the responsibilities and job description for the Archaeological Principal Investigator position at Grouse Mountain Environmental Consultants?
Archaeological Principal Investigator
Grouse Mountain Environmental Consultants is seeking an archaeological Principal Investigator to join our team. As part of our team, you will work closely with our clients in the oil and gas industry, renewable energy industry, and government agencies across the western United States providing regulatory compliance support and developing solutions for environmental compliance and remediation programs.
Responsibilities:
• Communicate with Grouse Mountain Project Managers, Program Leads, and project proponents to ensure project needs are being met and cultural resources are understood.
• Coordinate and develop/manage/track project scopes, budgets, and schedules.
• Work independently and resolve project challenges with minimal supervision.
• Supervise junior staff, communicate effectively, and work closely with fellow employees.
• Develop, direct, and participate in all types of archaeological investigations including:
o Create research designs, work plans, lead, and conduct fieldwork for pedestrian survey, shovel testing, site testing, and construction monitoring projects.
o Prepare and review cultural resource results reports, cultural property forms, data collection and compilation, and NRHP eligibility evaluations.
o Perform technical and copy editing for cultural resource submittals.
o Evaluate and make recommendations regarding NRHP eligibility and treatment of, as well as project effects to cultural resources.
o Assess significance and identify appropriate National Register criteria of eligibility by applying aspects of integrity.
Minimum Requirements:
• MA or MS in anthropology, archaeology, or a closely related field (must meet the Secretary of the Interior’s Professional Qualification Standards).
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in Cultural Resource Management (CRM) and a minimum of 2 years’ experience supervising and managing projects, junior staff, and preparing technical reports.
• Ability to qualify at a supervisory level for the state (WY, CO) and federal archaeological permits.
• Knowledge and experience in the High Plains and Great Basin prehistory and/or history archaeological method and theory, and applicable federal, state laws, as well as local regulations and compliance requirements.
• Experience successfully directing all phases of cultural resource investigation.
• Effective communication skills both written and orally.
• Provide quality control for all deliverables.
• Ability to travel out of town, possess a clean and valid driver’s license, and the ability to safely operate a UTV or four-wheel drive vehicle on backcountry roads.
• Ability to generate, organize, and maintain accurate field records that meet state and federal standards and guidelines.
Who we are:
Grouse Mountain is an independently owned, multidisciplinary consulting firm with offices in Buffalo, WY and Santa Fe, NM that specializes in a wide range of environmental and regulatory compliance services. We have extensive and diverse technical experience allowing us to provide solutions for unique and contemporary issues. We are a dedicated team that thrives on providing timely solutions and building trusting relationships. Our culture is built on our shared core values – Trust, Teamwork, Drive, and Professionalism.
We offer our regular full-time employees a comprehensive and market competitive benefits package including:
• Health, medical, dental, life, 401k
• Eligibility for performance-based bonuses and other incentives
• Resources and support for your career development
• Cross-training and diverse projects
Find out more about our company at: www.grousemtnconsultants.com
Grouse Mountain Environmental Consultants is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.
Grouse Mountain Consultants follows a Substance Abuse Policy that includes pre-employment testing.
Grouse Mountain Environmental Consultants uses E-Verify® in its hiring practices to achieve a lawful workforce.
Please submit your resume and brief cover letter to jfoss@gmecwy.com. Based on review of these responses, shortlisted candidates will be invited for interviews.
