Field Archaeology Monitor for Construction Projects

ERM; Charleston (WV); Vor Ort; USD 30.000 - 41.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

ERM is hiring a Field Archaeological Monitor to provide on-site cultural resource monitoring and compliance during a 6-month construction phase in West Virginia. The role requires graduate-level training, 5+ years of field experience, and SI/SHPO qualifications, with strong field judgment and clear communication.

The position operates in a high-activity construction environment, involves frequent travel within the region, and is full-time at approximately 60 hours per week.

Qualifikationen

• Graduate degree in Anthropology, Archaeology, or closely related field, or equivalent experience.
• 5+ years of related experience.
• Secretary of the Interior-qualified archaeologist with SHPO-experience.

Aufgaben

• Monitor construction activities for potential cultural resource discoveries as instructed.
• Document and evaluate archaeological materials, features, and isolated finds.
• Implement unanticipated discovery procedures in accordance with project permits.
• Coordinate in real time with construction crews, project managers, and cultural resource leads.
• Maintain compliance with cultural resource permit conditions and environmental commitments.
• Complete daily monitoring logs, field notes, and photographic documentation.
• Collect GPS data as instructed.
• Assist with preparation of monitoring summaries, discovery documentation, and technical memoranda.
• Communicate findings, compliance concerns, and work status to project managers and senior archaeologists.
• Participate in construction worker cultural resource awareness briefings as needed.
• Support coordination with Native American tribal monitors, when applicable.

Kenntnisse

Field judgment

Clear communication

Regulatory compliance

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Safety awareness

Ausbildung

Graduate degree in Anthropology/Archaeology

Tools

Total Station

GPS

ArcGIS FieldMaps

Survey123

Jobbeschreibung

ERM is hiring a Field Archaeological Monitor to provide on-site cultural resource monitoring and compliance during a 6-month construction phase in West Virginia. The role requires graduate-level training, 5+ years of field experience, and SI/SHPO qualifications, with strong field judgment and clear communication.

The position operates in a high-activity construction environment, involves frequent travel within the region, and is full-time at approximately 60 hours per week.