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Providence - An Engineering and Environmental Consulting Firm · 1 month ago

Project Archaeologist

Baton Rouge, LA

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

3+ years exp

Providence is an Engineering and Environmental Consulting Firm seeking a Project Archaeologist. The role involves participating in office and field activities, assisting in writing research plans, conducting archaeological monitoring, and overseeing fieldwork for various investigations.

Civil EngineeringEnvironmental ConsultingEnvironmental Engineering

Responsibilities

Works closely with the Principal Investigator and Senior Staff with the planning of archaeological field projects these may include monitoring surveys, subsurface surveys, evaluations, and data recovery projects

Oversee fieldwork for Phase I, II, and III investigations and the associated laboratory artifact cataloging, preserving, and analyzing of material recovered during those investigations

May be required to oversee several field crews at one time

Conduct pre-field research, provide portions of technical reports, complete site forms, or to complete small reports

Ensure safety and quality standards, policies and procedures are complied with

Qualification

M.A./M.S. in AnthropologyRPA certificationArchaeological field experienceGPS operationArtifact identificationReport writingSelf-DirectedProfessionalismSafety ConsciousCommunicationTeam OrientedMotivation

Required

M.A./M.S. degree in Anthropology, Archaeology, or related field

Must meet the Secretary of Interior's professional qualifications standards for archaeology and be an RPA or be eligible to become an RPA

Minimum of three years of archeological field experience with a professional cultural resources firm, with prior experience in Southeastern United States, required

Experience overseeing crews and/or multiple crews on a variety of project types and sizes, regions, and agencies

Ability to operate GPS units and navigate using USGS maps

Experience in artifact identification of both prehistoric and historic material for the Southeastern United States

Report writing experience as lead author or contributor

Must possess a valid driver's license and maintain an insurable driving record

Ability to travel frequently and on short notice

Ability to travel overnight for extended periods of time

Ability to walk long distances, recurring bending, stooping, lifting, reaching, digging, and similar activities

Ability to lift and carry equipment up to 30 lbs

Ability to work outdoors in variable weather conditions and on varied terrain, sometimes for extended periods of time