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WSP in the U.S. · 2 days ago

Senior Archaeologist

Kansas City, MO

Full-time

Hybrid

Senior Level

5+ years exp

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Responsibilities

Manage heritage and cultural resource projects.

Direct field teams on archaeological surveys and excavations.

Develop and implement research designs for heritage and cultural resource studies.

Assist with development and scoping of medium-sized projects.

Interact with clients, landowners, contractors, and others.

Work with tribal monitors and representatives.

Help clients comply with state and federal regulations.

Prepare and assist with completing cultural resources survey reports, data entry, impact assessment, and permitting activities for assigned projects (e.g. CEQA, NEPA, etc.).

Perform professional archaeological work and conduct investigations, inspections, studies, and surveys.

Interact with regulatory and historical preservation agencies, subcontractors, and clients.

Work with cross-functional teams in executing project work.

Remain current in latest archaeological methods, procedures, subject matter, and techniques.

Exercise responsible and ethical decision-making regarding company funds, resources, and conduct.

Perform additional responsibilities as required by business needs.

Qualification

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Section 106/110 ComplianceCRM ArchaeologyMidwest Region ArchaeologyRegulatory Framework KnowledgeProject DeliveryTechnical WritingInterdisciplinary Project ManagementQA/QC AdherenceSafety ComplianceProblem-SolvingInterpersonal CommunicationSelf-LeadershipAttention to DetailMulti-TaskingPrioritizationTeam LeadershipCritical ThinkingClient EngagementBusiness DevelopmentPublications/presentationsActive listeningCommunicationTeamwork

Required

Master’s Degree in Archaeology, Anthropology, historic preservation, or a related field.

5-7 years of relevant post-education experience in the context of Section 106/110 compliance.

5-7 years of experience in CRM archaeology, preferably in the Midwest.

Thorough understanding of regulatory framework for heritage resource management compliance

Proven project delivery track record.

Successful client engagement and business development.

Excellent technical writing skills.

Management of interdisciplinary project teams.

Expertise in the archaeology of the Midwest Region.

Effective interpersonal and communication skills when interacting with others, expressing ideas effectively and professionally to a scientific and non-scientific audience.

Highly capable self-leadership with attention to detail, multi-tasking, and prioritization of responsibilities in a dynamic work environment.

Ability to work independently and provide guidance and leadership to junior team or project members, with strict adherence to QA/QC.

Developed critical thinking and problem-solving skills required to reach conclusions from testing results, data collation, and identify the most effective solutions to accomplish objectives of assigned projects.

Proven track record of upholding workplace safety and ability to abide by WSP’s health, safety and drug/alcohol and harassment policies.

Ability to work schedules conducive to project-specific requirements that may extend beyond the typical workweek.

Occasional travel may be required depending on project-specific requirements.

Preferred

Ph.D. is preferred.

Preference will be given to a specialist with clearly defined knowledge, skills and abilities as evidenced through publications/presentations and work experience in the Central United States.

Active participation in professional practice organizations.