Archaeologist, Cultural Resources & Field Research Lead

Ducks Unlimited; Warrensburg (MO); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Ducks Unlimited, Inc. in partnership with the USDA NRCS, is seeking a full-time Archaeologist in the Great Lakes Atlantic Region (Warrensburg, MO) to help identify sites and develop cultural resource sections of contracts and environmental documents.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in anthropology or archaeology and at least 3 years of field and report-writing experience, plus strong communication skills and willingness to travel across the state as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required in anthropology, archaeology, or related field.
• 3+ years field and report writing experience.
• Strong written and oral communication; coordinate input from clients and agencies.
• Ability to travel extensively within the state; overnight travel up to 11 days per month.
• Knowledge of state and federal laws governing cultural resources.

Responsibilities

• Research archaeological databases and records to identify potential sites.
• Identify major cultural resources in different environments.
• Help develop technical cultural resource sections of contracts and environmental documents.
• Prepare reports of findings and recommendations for NRCS and other agencies as requested.
• Attend staff meetings and maintain time distribution and work records; travel as required.

Skills

Communication skills

Oral communication

Written communication

Time management

Client coordination

Driver's license

Willingness to travel

Education

Bachelor's degree in anthropology/archaeology

Master’s degree in Anthropology (plus)

Job description

Ducks Unlimited, Inc. in partnership with the USDA NRCS, is seeking a full-time Archaeologist in the Great Lakes Atlantic Region (Warrensburg, MO) to help identify sites and develop cultural resource sections of contracts and environmental documents.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in anthropology or archaeology and at least 3 years of field and report-writing experience, plus strong communication skills and willingness to travel across the state as needed.