Associate Research Scientist, Archaeology - Illinois State Archaeological Survey

Experience Champaign Urbana; Champaign (IL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Experience Champaign Urbana is seeking an Archaeological Research Specialist to review and edit Archaeological Survey Short Reports (ASSR) and other Section 106 documents, and to track project status and compliance.

You will coordinate field projects with IT contacts and ISAS staff, develop a research program on Midwest/SE/Plains archaeology, and contribute to guidelines for reporting while engaging with IDOT, ISAS/PRI and the public.

Responsibilities

• Review and edit Archaeological Survey Short Reports (ASSR) and other Section 106 compliance documents and project status reports.
• Track project and compliance documentation status.
• Coordinate archaeological survey and testing field projects with the Transportation Section Head, Field Station Coordinators, and Illinois Department of Transportation contacts.
• Provide technical and archaeological expertise, field services, and advice to ISAS Field Station Coordinators and staff.
• Develop an active research program in the archaeology of the US Midwest, Southeast, and/or Plains.
• Track project and compliance documentation status.
• Respond to requests for information and provide technical expertise to IDOT, ISAS and PRI staff, government agencies, non-governmental organizations, academia, industry, and the general public.
• Manage survey vehicle fleet maintenance.
• Develop and maintain guidelines and templates for cultural resource compliance documentation and reporting.
• Coordinate with other units in ISAS including the historic archaeology and architecture section.
• Conduct public engagement and educational activities that highlight the accomplishments of IDOT, ISAS, and PRI.
• Complete required administrative documentation, compliance-related forms, certifications, and mandatory training programs accurately and within established deadlines.
• Perform other duties as needed to further the mission and goals of the Survey, PRI, and the University of Illinois.
• Keep abreast of developments in this discipline.

Job description

Duties Responsibilities

Research

• Review and edit Archaeological Survey Short Reports (ASSR) and other Section 106 compliance documents and project status reports.
• Track project and compliance documentation status.
• Coordinate archaeological survey and testing field projects with the Transportation Section Head, Field Station Coordinators, and Illinois Department of Transportation contacts.
• Provide technical and archaeological expertise, field services, and advice to ISAS Field Station Coordinators and staff.
• Develop an active research program in the archaeology of the US Midwest, Southeast, and/or Plains.

Research Administration

• Track project and compliance documentation status.
• Respond to requests for information and provide technical expertise to IDOT, ISAS and PRI staff, government agencies, non-governmental organizations, academia, industry, and the general public.
• Manage survey vehicle fleet maintenance.
• Develop and maintain guidelines and templates for cultural resource compliance documentation and reporting.
• Coordinate with other units in ISAS including the historic archaeology and architecture section.

Other – 10%

• Conduct public engagement and educational activities that highlight the accomplishments of IDOT, ISAS, and PRI.
• Complete required administrative documentation, compliance-related forms, certifications, and mandatory training programs accurately and within established deadlines.
• Perform other duties as needed to further the mission and goals of the Survey, PRI, and the University of Illinois.
• Keep abreast of developments in this discipline.