Experienced Archaeologist

WSP; Tempe (AZ); On-site; USD 43,000 - 65,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement plan

Paid sick leave

Paid vacation

Paid parental leave

PTO for bereavement/voting

Job summary

WSP is seeking a Part-Time Experienced Archaeologist with 3–5+ years of field and research experience for projects in Arizona and New Mexico. You will work with the Earth & Environment Cultural Resource Team on fieldwork, data collection, and reporting, with potential future opportunities across the West.

Ideal candidates will perform pedestrian surveys, manage resources, and contribute to digital-data reporting.

Qualifications

• BA/BS in Archaeology, Anthropology, History or related field
• MS/MA preferred for advanced roles
• Minimum 3–5 years of professional archaeological experience
• Excellent interpersonal, oral and written communication skills
• Working knowledge of cultural resources regulations and North American archaeology
• Experience with SharePoint and Microsoft Office
• Familiar with NHPA, ARPA, NAGPRA and state laws
• Ability to conduct pedestrian survey and lift up to 25 lbs
• Willingness to travel to remote project locations for rotations and camping
• Must pass background check and Motor Vehicle screening

Responsibilities

• Participate in Class I–Class III assessments and provide avoidance recommendations
• Contribute to heritage/cultural resource investigations and NEPA/NHPA compliance
• Support fieldwork in Arizona and New Mexico with data collection and reporting
• Prepare digital data for reporting findings and maintain field records

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Oral communication

Written communication

Teamwork

Cultural resources knowledge

North American archaeology

SharePoint

Microsoft Office

Travel readiness

Background check clearance

Education

BA/BS in Archaeology or related

MS/MA preferred

Tools

SharePoint

Microsoft Office

Job description

This Opportunity

WSP is currently looking for a Part-Time Experienced Archaeologist with 3-5+ years of experience for project work in Arizona and New Mexico. Selected applicants will be involved in projects with our Earth & Environment Cultural Resource Team and will have open opportunities to become a part of a growing organization that meets our client’s objectives and solves their cultural resource challenges.

Successful candidates will work with environmental and heritage/cultural resources specialists throughout the West. Current and upcoming archaeological project contributions are needed in Arizona and New Mexico; however, the successful candidate should expect upcoming or future fieldwork opportunities in adjacent states as well. These positions are expected to take active roles in conducting fieldwork and supporting the collection and preparation of digital data for reporting findings. The successful candidate will have experience with various digital data collection software and hardware and expected to contribute to the completion of state IMACS forms. Great Basin and Southwestern experience preferred but not required.

Your Impact

• Participation in Class I-Class III assessments and avoidance recommendations
• Participating in and/or contributing to heritage/cultural resource investigations in support of our clients’ projects. These efforts require compliance with NEPA, NHPA, NAGPRA, and other federal, state and local laws and regulations.
• Will travel to project sites Arizona and New Mexico.Per diem will be provided.

Who You Are

Required Qualifications

• BA/BS degree (MS/MA preferred)in Archaeology, Anthropology, History or related field.
• Minimum 3-5 years of professional level experience researching, analyzing, developing and managing archaeological and historic preservation plans, staff and resources.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to work in a team environment.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Working knowledge of cultural resources and environmental regulations.
• Working knowledge of North American archaeology.
• Experience with SharePoint and Microsoft.
• Experience with NHPA, ARPA, NAGPRA, and relevant state laws.
• Ability to perform pedestrian survey and carry up to 25 lbs.of personal gear and company equipment.
• Ability to survey in hot and dry high-desert conditions
• Experience identifying and analyzing a wide variety of archaeological materials from prehistoric and historic-period archaeological sites in the field.
• Must be willing to travel to a remote project location for 10-day rotations and possibly camp
• Must pass background check and successfully complete and pass WSP’s Motor Vehicle screening

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous work experience in the western US
• Large scale terrestrial survey project experience is a plus.
• Previous Great Basin and/or Southwestern-specific fieldwork experience is a plus.

WSP Benefits:

WSP provides a comprehensive suite of benefits focused on a providing health and financial stability throughout the employee’s career.

• coverage related to medical, dental, vision, disability, and life
• retirement savings
• paid sick leave
• paid vacation (or other personal time)
• paid parental leave
• paid time off for purposes of bereavement, voting, and/or attendance at naturalization proceedings

Compensation:

Expected Salary (all locations): $31 - $47per hour

WSP USA is providing the compensation range that the company in good faith believes it might pay and offer for this position, based on the successful applicant’s education, experience, knowledge, skills, abilities in addition to internal equity and specific geographic location. WSP USA reserves the right to ultimately pay more or less than the posted range and offer additional benefits and other compensation, depending on circumstances not related to an applicant’s sex or other status protected by local, state, and/or federal law.

Expected Salary (Colorado only): $31 - $47per hour

WSP USA is providing the compensation range that the company in good faith believes it might pay and/or offer for this position within the state of Colorado, based on the successful applicant’s education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities in addition to internal equity and specific geographic location. WSP USA reserves the right to ultimately pay more or less than the posted range and offer additional benefits and other compensation, depending on circumstances not related to an applicant’s sex or other status protected by local, state, and/or federal law.

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