Staff Archaeologist

Who We Are:

Headquartered in Washington, DC, Versar Global Solutions provides full mission lifecycle solutions for challenges faced by our government and commercial Customers in the natural, built, and digital environments. With nearly 2,000 team members around the world, and a rich legacy spanning more than 70 years, Versar Global Solutions delivers a broad array of planning, analysis and risk management solutions, project and program management, operations and maintenance services, and information technology applications for environmental management and remediation projects, mission critical facilities and installations, and in support of readiness and contingency operations.

Who You Are:

The Versar Environmental Services Group is seeking a Staff/Project Archaeologist to augment its cultural resources staff in its El Paso, Texas office. Versar is looking for a dynamic person who is able to service a wide variety of clients.

A candidate must have demonstrated research, writing, and management experience to direct field research and produce quality reports for both federal and commercial clients. Prior archaeological experience in southwest is necessary. The individual must be able to function as a project manager, supervise field efforts; must have demonstrated proficiency with TRU recording system, GIS software and GPS technology, and experience in CRM involving Section 106 compliance as well as quality research. The individual must also have good interpersonal and writing skills.

What You’ll Do:

• Actively assist in the manual excavation of shovel tests and test units
• Conduct archaeological research and analysis
• Prepare technical reports of methodology, findings, and recommendations
• Logistically plan and implement field projects
• Direct field crews and advise crew in applicable methodology
• Work with technical field, office staff, managers, and administrative staff to ensure that projects meet quality standards
• Manage projects within budget and schedule

What You’ll Bring:

• M.A. degree in Anthropology.
• Five (5) years of archaeological experience in the SW/Great Basin regions.
• Must be physically capable of conducting field work.
• Demonstrated experience in directing field crews, producing quality reports, managing complex projects, and knowledge of compliance regulations.
• Excellent writing and communication skills.
• Knowledge of archaeological inventory, testing, and excavation techniques.
• Knowledge and prior experience with the TRU recording system.
• Ability to successfully conduct Phase I inventory, Phase II evaluation, and Phase III data recovery efforts.
• Ability and adaptability to deal with ambiguity such as unexpected changes in weather, client demands, and project priorities and schedules.
• Experienced in organizing and maintaining data and completing archaeological site forms.
• Capacity to handle complex tasks under pressure and under stringent time constraints.
• Ability to exercise professional judgment and discretion.
• If not local, must be willing to relocate to the area of El Paso, Texas.
• Must possess and maintain an active and valid driver's license without restrictions.
• Must be proficient in English, both written and verbal, to ensure effective communication and collaboration.
• Successful results of preemployment screenings, including federal background check, MVR, and drug screen.
• Comply with company drug and alcohol policy.
• Be authorized to work in the US or will be authorized by the successful candidate’s start date.

Compensation

Expected Salary: $50,000 - $57,000 per year

Versar Global Solutions is providing the compensation range and general description of other compensation and benefits that the Company in good faith believes it might pay and/or offer for this position based on the successful applicant’s education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities in addition to internal equity and geographic location. The Company reserves the right to ultimately pay more or less than the posted range and offer additional benefits and other compensation, depending on circumstances not related to an applicant’s status protected by local, state, or federal law.

Location Requirements

The position will primarily work onsite at the Versar El Paso office.

EEO Commitment

Versar Global Solutions is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.

Versar Global Solutions complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company operates. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

Versar Global Solutions expressly prohibits any form of unlawful employee harassment based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran. Improper interference with the ability of Versar Global Solutions employees to perform their job duties is not tolerated.

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