Archeologist

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

Great Lakes Atlantic Region: USDA NRCS Wetland Emphasis Team Office, Warrensburg, MO

Full-Time, Term Ducks Unlimited Position, August 2026 – 2030

(Position expected to be extended beyond 2030, funding dependent)

Ducks Unlimited, Inc., in partnership with the USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS), is seeking a full time Archeologist to assist in researching archaeological databases and other records systems to identify potential sites, assists in determining locations of major cultural resources in different environments, and in adapting methodologies to address each.

This position will assist in investigating proposed projects on state, tribal, and private lands to meet NRCS policy in compliance with State and Federal laws and assists in developing technical cultural resource sections of contracts, environmental and agreement documents, and other instruments of agency intent in the State. Incumbent prepares reports of findings and recommendations for NRCS and other agencies as requested. Attends regular staff meetings. Maintains accurate daily records of time distribution and work accomplishments and summarizes this information each pay period. Performs other related duties as assigned. The incumbent may/will be expected to travel extensively throughout the state. Will usually be in overnight traveling status over 11 days a month.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in anthropology, archaeology, or related field.


• 3 plus years of relevant field and report writing experience.


• Quality communication skills, both written and oral, are required as this position coordinates project input from clients, agencies, staff and subcontractors.


• Demonstrated ability to support projects in a timely and cost-effective manner.


• Must be able to pass all pre-hire screenings.


• Must possess and maintain a valid state motor vehicle operator’s license for the type of vehicle(s) operated to perform the duties of this position. This will require the operation of a motor vehicle on both public and private roads during daylight hours and occasionally after dark.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Master’s degree in Anthropology or related field is a plus but not required.


• 3 plus years of supervisory experience encompassing time in field, laboratory, and office also a plus.


• Expertise in state and federal laws and guidelines governing cultural resources management.


• The incumbent is responsible for knowing and supporting equal opportunity and civil rights policies, performing assigned duties in full compliance with the letter and spirit of equal opportunity and civil rights laws and regulations.


• Exceptional organizational and record keeping skills are imperative to successfully manage multiple archaeological projects concurrently.


• Satisfying client requirements and maintaining professional and company standards and ethics is critical to this position.


• Assuring bias free written and oral communications.


• Respecting and valuing differences of other employees and clients.


• Experience with a broad range of cultural resource projects.


• Meeting the Secretary of the Interior’s professional qualifications standards for archaeology and be an RPA or be eligible to become an RPA is highly desired.


• Performs duties in a supportive manner of a safe and healthy work environment.


• The incumbent exercises caution and maintains all safety requirements when exposed to dangerous objects, chemicals, and extreme temperatures.


• As appropriate, preparing for career advancement opportunities.

Benefits/Pay:

Salarywill be based on experience and education. Salary range of $65,000 to $95,000.DU offers an exceptional benefit package, including comprehensive group medical, prescription, dental and vision insurance, including spouse and dependent coverage; three weeks paid vacation, paid sick leave, and ten paid holidays; 401(k) plan (including partial employer match); and tuition reimbursement.

DUCKS UNLIMITED, INC. IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYERIt is the policy of Ducks Unlimited, Inc. to afford equal employment opportunity to all qualified persons regardless of race, color, religion, gender, national origin, military status, disability, age, or genetic information, except where age or gender is a bona fide occupational qualification as allowed by the Civil Rights Act of 1964. It is the policy of Ducks Unlimited, Inc. to afford equal employment opportunities to all qualified persons regardless of race, color, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, lactation and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age (40 or over), disability (physical, mental or visual), genetic information, marital status (including registered domestic partnership status), military and veteran status, immigration status, or any other category protected by federal, state or local law.