考古学家 V | 中西部

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt, Hourly
Reports To: Project Manager
Job Type: Full-Time, Regular
Compensation: $40 - $50 per hour, based on relevant experience
This position is based in the Midwest and offers flexibility to work remotely. Candidates must be located within the Midwest - MI, IL, or IN preferred.
About Eocene Environmental Group:
Our team has spent the past two decades providing environmental, utility vegetation management (UVM), software and sustainability services. We are fortunate to be a part of the Wright Service Corp. family, which has helped us establish a strong foundation for continued growth and success.
Through a strategic alignment of values and goals, four Wright Service Corp. entities joined and integrated into one, operating as Eocene Environmental Group. These four entities are:

• Forestry & Utility Division

• Environmental Division

• Technology & Innovation Division

• Sustainability Division

JOB SUMMARY: The Archaeologist V supports and manages cultural resource projects across a variety of projects within the Midwest.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions:

• Serve as Principal Investigator for assigned projects and reports

• Conduct Class III/Phase I cultural resource surveys and independently document archaeological sites and isolated occurrences/isolated finds (IOs/IFs)

• Perform construction monitoring, including daily compliance inspections, identification and documentation of cultural materials, and implementation of stop-work and avoidance protocols as needed

• Complete cultural desktop reviews, pre-field literature and records checks, and background/archival research to inform field strategies and reporting

• Prepare draft deliverables (monitoring reports, technical excavation/testing logs, site forms), and support deliverable coordination, review, and submission to agencies

• Utilize field technology (ArcGIS Field Maps and Survey123 paired with sub-meter GPS receivers; tablets such as iPad or Samsung Galaxy) for data collection and navigation

• Collect GPS and other geospatial data with sub-meter accuracy; review and verify site location accuracy and attributes

• Participate in project meetings; follow supervisor instruction and adjust work based on feedback; maintain regular and punctual attendance and communication

• Adhere to safety protocols and company culture of safety and employee ownership; comply with applicable federal, state, and local laws, rules, and regulations

OTHER DUTIES: Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
· Position will require travel

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS, KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

• Bachelor’s Degree or higher in Archaeology, Anthropology, or closely related field

• Minimum 12 years of relevant experience

• Ability to be listed on agency permits as Field Director

• Proficiency in prehistoric and/or historic archaeology in assigned project regions; ability to describe/differentiate geological and cultural strata and identify archaeological deposits

• Competence in documenting archaeological sites and IOs/IFs; ability to conduct probing or shovel testing

• Strong navigation skills (GPS/compass); ability to operate 4WD vehicles over rough terrain

• Clear communication, organization, accuracy, motivation, dependability, and trustworthiness; ability to work independently and as part of a collaborative team

• Survey an average of 30 acres/5 miles per day and carry personal health and safety equipment (i.e., personal water, sunscreen, etc.) when surveying

• Work in moderate weather conditions (fluctuating temperatures and inclement weather, including rain and snow)

• Ability to read, write and speak English sufficient to perform job duties and to interact and communicate with employees and vendors

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Highly Preferred: Master’s Degree in Archaeology, Anthropology, or closely related field

• Register of Professional Archaeologists / Registered Archaeologist (RPA/RA)

• Prior experience as an archaeological technician or monitor

• Ability to be listed on agency permits as a Principal Investigator

• Prior experience in designated regions (Midwest)

• Proficiency with ArcGIS Field Maps and Survey123 applications and sub-meter GPS receivers

• Previous trainings related to NHPA, NEPA, FERC, or other cultural/environmental regulations

• Strong writing and editing skills

SAFETY AND COMPLIANCE
Support, actively participate in, and act in accordance with the company’s culture of safety and employee ownership. Comply with all applicable federal, state, and local laws, rules, and regulations, and with company policies and procedures.
Eocene Environmental Group, Inc. provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

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