West Des Moines, Iowa, USA
54 days ago
Archaeologist

Benefit Summary:

Full-Time employees within Eocene are eligible for:

Medical, Dental, and Vision 

401k and 401k match opportunities 

ESOP (so long as you meet eligibility requirements)

Paid Time Off 

Volunteer Time 

Bereavement Time

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt, Hourly

Reports To: Senior Archaeologist/Project Manager

Job Type: Full-time, Regular

This position allows for remote work from anywhere within the state of Iowa.

JOB SUMMARY: This position will plan and support cultural resources projects throughout Iowa, including fieldwork coordination, field data management, deliverables preparation and support, agency coordination, and other cultural resources-related project activities.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions:

Pre-field literature reviews

Background and archival research

Plan and coordinate fieldwork

Assess and manage field data collected by others

Archaeological site and isolate field documentation

NRHP eligibility evaluations

Draft deliverables preparation and deliverable revisions

Daily monitoring and/or inspection forms

Draft monitoring reports, testing and excavation logs, and excavation technical reports

Coordinate with state and federal agencies

Review cultural resource documents on behalf of state and federal agencies

Serve as a Field Director or Principal Investigator

Conduct Phase I (intensive) cultural resources inventory

Document archaeological sites and IOs/IFs

Conduct probing, shovel testing, and/or data recovery excavation

Conduct archaeological monitoring during various construction activities

Maintain regular and punctual attendance at work and meetings.

Support, actively participate, and act in accordance with Wright’s and Eocene Environmental Group's culture of safety and employee ownership.

Comply with applicable federal, state, and local laws, rules, and regulations; maintains knowledge of and follows all company policies and procedures.

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 may require outside travel as needed.

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

Completed coursework leading to a degree in archaeology, anthropology, or related field:

Crew Member – minimum 2 years of college-level coursework and completion of a field school.

Crew Chief – bachelor’s degree, completion of a field school, and 1 year of professional experience.

Field Director / Project Archaeologist – bachelor’s degree, completion of a field school, 2 years of professional experience, and is permitted or qualified for agency permitting based on the SOI Professional Qualification Standards.

Principal Investigator – graduate degree, completion of a field school, 2 years professional experience as a Field Director, and is permitted or qualified for agency permitting based on the SOI Professional Qualification Standards.

Proficient in prehistoric and/or historic archaeology in Iowa or the Midwest.

Proficient in documenting archaeological sites and isolates in Iowa or the Midwest

Use hand-held field technology (i.e., ArcGIS phone/tablet application paired with sub-meter GPS receivers)

Pedestrian survey an average of 50 acres/8 miles per day (not including resource documentation) and carry personal health and safety equipment (i.e., personal water, sunscreen, etc.)

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

Perform work duties independently and efficiently, while working in a team setting.

Ability to follow instruction and to make adjustments when provided feedback.

Organized, motivated, thorough, accurate, dependable, and trustworthy.

Excellent navigational skills (GPS and compass) and ability to navigate and drive 4WD vehicles.

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

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE:

Proficiency using phone or tablets to document cultural resources.

Proficiency with sub-meter GPS receiver.

Proficiency with ArcGIS Field Maps and Survey123 applications (for phone or tablet).

Proficient with soil description methodologies.

Previous NHPA, NEPA, FERC, and/or other cultural or environmental trainings.

Strong writing and editing skills.

Strong communication and organization skills.

Ability to evaluate resources for NRHP-eligibility.

Authored multiple archaeological site forms and inventory reports.

Authored a master’s degree thesis.

Prior experience supporting state and federal agencies.

Prior experience supporting utility compliance inspection projects.

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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