Archaeologist

Cypress Environmental Consulting; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Cypress Environmental Consulting in Texas is seeking an Archaeologist for a full-time on-site role. You will plan and perform archaeological field surveys, conduct background research, analyze data, and prepare technical reports under Texas Antiquities Code, NHPA Section 106, and NEPA where applicable.

Responsibilities include managing fieldwork, coordinating mobilization, supporting analysis, and communicating results to staff and clients.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Archaeology or Anthropology.
• Completion of an archaeological field school.
• At least 3 years of cultural resource experience.
• Experience with Texas or Southwestern U.S. surveys.
• Proficient GPS data collection and survey methods.
• Strong writing skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform field surveys, monitoring, testing, and data recovery.
• Prepare technical reports and conduct background research.
• Plan mobilization/demobilization of projects.
• Support NHPA Section 106 and Texas Antiquities Code analyses.
• Coordinate proposals including scope, schedule, and budget.
• Ensure high-quality technical products through QA/QC.

Skills

Field surveys

GPS data collection

Technical writing

Project coordination

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree in Archaeology/Anthropology

Tools

GPS equipment

Job description

Role Description

This is a full-time on-site role for an Archaeologist at Cypress Environmental Consulting. The role involves planning and performing archaeological field surveys, conducting background research, analyzing and interpreting archaeological data, and preparing technical reports. This position is responsible for conducting all phases of cultural resource investigations under the Antiquities Code of Texas, Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act (NHPA), and as applicable to other environmental regulations including the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA).

Duties & Responsibilities

Duties and responsibilities include all phases of cultural resources projects including:

• Performing archaeological surveys, monitoring, testing, and data recovery projects in the field.
• Conducting background research, desktop reviews, and technical report preparation.
• Plan and coordinate project mobilization and demobilization.
• Support NHPA Section 106 and Antiquities Code of Texas analysis, technical studies and project permitting for a wide variety of private, federal, state and local government clients including tribal consultations.
• Timely communication of results and recommendations to staff and project managers.
• Assist technical and strategy elements of proposal development including scope, schedule, and budget.
• Meeting project scope, schedule, and budget obligations.
• Ensure the delivery of high-quality technical products through implementation of independent and quality review protocols.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Archaeology, Anthropology or a related field;
• Prior completion of an archaeological field school;
• Prior archaeological survey experience in Texas or the Southwestern U.S. required.
• Minimum of three (3) years of experience, with progressively responsible cultural resource positions;
• Proficient in GPS data collection and archaeological survey methodologies;
• Ability to meet deadlines while remaining detail-oriented, organized, and able to work well on simultaneous tasks and be team oriented;
• Excellent professional and scientific writing skills;
• Conscientious, organized, and disciplined;
• Strong note-taking skills and attention to detail;
• Overnight and day travel as needed to conduct field work across Texas and regionally in the Southwestern U.S.;
• Ability to work outdoors in rough terrain and in variable weather conditions, including inclement weather;
• Ability to lift and carry 40 lbs;
• Ability to satisfactorily pass pre-employment and post-employment drug and alcohol tests;
• Valid driver's license and good driving record required.