Archaeologist

Snyder & Associates Inc.; Ankeny (IA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as an archaeologist, where you'll have the opportunity to shape your role and contribute to meaningful projects that enhance community quality of life. This position offers a blend of fieldwork and project management, requiring a Master's degree in Archaeology and a strong understanding of cultural resource regulations. You'll engage with clients, lead archaeological surveys, and prepare technical reports, all while working in a collaborative environment that values your expertise. If you're ready to make a significant impact in the field of archaeology, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Qualifications

• 5 years of archaeological consulting or agency experience in the Midwest.
• Proficient in preparing complex technical documents for cultural resources.

Responsibilities

• Prepare technical scopes of work and project budgets.
• Plan and lead archaeological surveys and site excavations.
• Coordinate with federal, state, and local agencies.

Skills

Project Management

Technical Writing

Communication Skills

Cultural Resource Regulations Knowledge

Independently Motivated

Education

Master's degree in Archaeology

Registered Professional Archaeologist

Tools

Microsoft Office

ArcGIS

Job description

Overview

Snyder & Associates has an immediate opening for an archaeologist. As a new position to our firm, this candidate has the flexibility to create their day-to-day schedules and fully develop this role within our team.

Projects, both local and non-local, will be mobilized from our Ankeny office and include tasks such as communication between team sectors, project planning, and management, supervising cultural resource inventories, assisting in compliance with various cultural resource-related laws and regulations, and writing and reviewing reports. A successful applicant will be independently motivated and organized.

Responsibilities

• Prepare technical scopes of work for proposals and projects, project budgets, requests for proposals for contractors, and technical reports.
• Assist with project management tasks related to cultural resources investigations.
• Plan and lead the implementation of archaeological surveys, site recordation, and site excavations (evaluations and data recovery).
• Prepare cultural resources reports in support of Section 106 compliance and state regulations.
• Coordinate with federal, state, and/or local agencies to support projects.
• Assist agencies and other clients with Native American coordination.
• Prepare National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) cultural resources sections.
• Interact with clients and attend client and project meetings.
• Participate actively in trade organizations and conferences, deliver presentations, and write technical papers.
• This position has a field component; travel and some overnight travel is required.

Qualifications

• Master's degree, or higher, in Archaeology or a closely related field.
• Registered Professional Archaeologist preferred.
• 5 years of archaeological consulting or agency experience in the Midwest
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and ArcGIS
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, and experience independently preparing complex technical documents for various cultural resources projects.
• Ability to manage and organize several projects at the same time.
• Willingness and ability to travel on short-term assignments as needed.
• Willingness and ability to perform field tasks and oversight.
• Candidates must also be knowledgeable of federal cultural resources regulations and midwestern US state regulations.

Life At Snyder

Snyder & Associates has grown to become a large regional civil engineering and planning firm in the Midwest. With thirteenoffice locations in five states, the communities we serve are the same places we proudly call home. For us, it’s about more than just the project at hand. It’s about improving community quality of life, which is why 94 percent of our clients continue to trust us as an extension of their staff. Watch theSnyder & Associates About Us Videoto learn more.

Snyder & Associates, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, genetic information, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected category under applicable federal, state, and local laws.

Snyder & Associates, Inc. is an E-Verify employer.