Senior Archaeologist/Principal Investigator

Logan Simpson is an award-winning, multidisciplinary consulting firm that specializes in environmental consulting, cultural resource management, community planning, and landscape architecture design services. Our mission remains simple: working together to guide responsible change. From the beginning, our founders were focused on protecting natural resources and advancing the wellbeing of our communities.

We are seeking a candidate who will contribute to our diverse, collaborative, and innovative team; maximize the opportunity to learn new techniques and skills; and bring new tools and ideas to the table.

Logan Simpson has an immediate opening for a regular full-time Senior Archaeologist/Principal Investigator to work a hybrid schedule based out of our downtown Tempe, Arizona office.

Responsibilities Include:

• Planning and managing all phases of cultural resources projects including survey, archaeological monitoring, testing, and data recovery.
• Proficiently and independently preparing, reviewing, and editing complex technical documents for a full range of cultural resources project types.
• Preparing scopes of work and cost estimates.
• Meeting project scope, schedule, and budget obligations.
• Mentoring other staff.

Position Requires:

• Master's degree in Anthropology or a related field.
• 7 years of cultural resources management (CRM) experience, including 5 years of supervisory experience, preferably in the Southwest.
• Sufficient experience to be listed as a Principal Investigator on an Arizona State Museum blanket permit
• Demonstrable experience interacting and coordinating with clients, as well as government agencies and Tribal representatives, in a decision-making role.
• Knowledgeable about Section 106 review process and other federal, state, and municipal historic preservation and cultural resources regulations.
• An established area of analytical expertise and/or archaeological research interest.
• Demonstrable experience with independently preparing, reviewing, and editing complex technical documents for a full range of cultural resources projects.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  
• Must be able to work cooperatively in a team-oriented setting with crew members and supervisors.
  
• Must be self-motivated and be able to work independently and manage project workload.
  

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in Anthropology or closely related field.
• 3 years of supervisory experience, preferably in the Southwest.
• Experience working with government and Tribal agencies and personnel.

Compensation:

This is a full-time position paid on a salaried basis between $83,200 to $109,200 annually, depending on experience and education.

Logan Simpson offers the following benefits and perks:

• A comprehensive benefits package which includes medical, dental and vision plans, firm paid Life/AD&D, Short-Term and Long-Term Disability coverage, and a 401(k) with a firm match
• Employee Assistance Program with free counseling and mental health services
• Paid time off starting at 18 days off per year, and 8 paid holidays plus 1 floating holiday
• Work on a variety of interesting projects
• Support for professional conference attendance and external trainings
• Internal professional development and innovation program
• Wellness Program including $125 annual “Wellness Bucks” allowance
• Tuition reimbursement program
• Babies-at-Work program
• Paid Costco memberships, paid parking, and reimbursement for public transit costs

If interested, please apply and attach a resume and a cover letter.

Diversity, inclusion, and respect are at the core of our values. Here at Logan Simpson, we believe we have a responsibility as a firm to promote and guide responsible change. To do that, we embrace the unique perspectives and experiences of each of our talented staff members. We strive to create an inclusive workplace to connect us closer to our clients and the communities we serve.

Logan Simpson is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. No staff member or applicant is ever denied equal opportunity or discriminated against because of race (including hair style), color, religion (includes religious dress and grooming practices), sex, pregnancy, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, disability (physical or mental), genetic information, parental status, sexual orientation, marital status, political affiliation or belief, military or veteran status, or any other prohibited factor. We provide equal pay for staff members who perform equal work. Staff members are recruited, hired, and promoted based on the individual who is the most qualified for that particular position.

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Salary : $83,200 - $109,200