Historical Archaeologist with Industrial Focus

Public Archaeology Laboratory, Inc. (PAL); Pawtucket (RI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Public Archaeology Laboratory, Inc. (PAL) seeks an experienced Historical Archaeologist for post-contact and industrial archaeology projects. The role coordinates research, fieldwork, data collection, and reporting within project designs, with responsibilities including excavations, archival work, photo-documentation, survey mapping, and site evaluations.

Projects focus on documenting industrial resources in diverse settings. Applicants should have an M.A.

Qualifications

• M.A. in archaeology, anthropology, or a related field.
• At least three years of experience supervising field excavation projects with a focus on historic industrial sites.
• Strong research, field, and cultural material identification skills in the eastern United States, preferably in the Northeast.
• Proven track record of producing professional written work on time and within budget.
• Knowledge of regulatory standards and guidelines for archaeology and preservation planning.
• Well-written reports that convey findings and meet standards.
• Excellent organizational, communication, and time management skills.
• Proactive problem-solving and team-oriented approach to research and fieldwork.
• Experience with relational database applications, preferably in a networked Windows environment.
• Highly proficient mapping skills with map/compass, handheld GPS, and/or total station/transit.
• Ability to travel to project locations throughout the Northeast and pass background checks.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate technical and logistical aspects of research, fieldwork, data collection, and reporting within project designs.
• Perform field excavations, archival research, photo-documentation, survey mapping/recordation, and site evaluations/data recovery.
• Document industrial resources across urban, suburban, and rural settings and on general survey projects, post-contact sites, and pre-contact sites.

Skills

Field supervision

Regulatory standards

Report writing

Mapping and surveying

Problem solving

Driver's license

Background check

Team collaboration

Data analysis

GPS/Total Station

Education

M.A. in archaeology

Job description

PAL, a leading cultural resource management firm in New England, seeks an experienced Historical Archaeologist for a variety of post-contact and industrial archaeology projects. The Historical Archaeologist coordinates the technical and logistical aspects of research, fieldwork, data collection, and reporting within project research designs. Project responsibilities include performing field excavations, conducting archival research, photo-documentation, survey mapping/recordation, and the development and execution of site evaluations and data recovery programs. Assigned projects primarily consist of documenting industrial resources (standing structures, archaeological sites, ruins, and landscapes), in urban, suburban, and rural settings. The Historical Archaeologist may also conduct fieldwork and report preparation on other types of projects including general survey work, post-contact domestic and military sites, and pre-contact Native American sites.

Key requirements include:

• M.A. in archaeology, anthropology, or a related field
• At least three years of experience supervising field excavation projects with a focus on historic industrial sites
• Strong research, field, and cultural material identification skills in the eastern United States, preferably in the Northeast
• Proven track record conducting thorough, accurate, and well-documented research and producing professional written work products on time and within budget
• Knowledge of and experience with regulatory standards and guidelines for archaeology and preservation planning
• Preparation of well-written reports that accurately convey findings and meet the Secretary of the Interior's Standards and Guidelines for Archaeology and Historic Preservation
• Excellent organizational, communication, and time management skills
• Pro-active problem-solving and team-oriented approach to conducting research and fieldwork
• Experience with relational database applications, preferably in networked Windows environment
• Highly proficient orienteering and mapping skills with a map and compass, handheld GPS, and/or total station/transit
• A valid driver’s license, ability to travel to local and non-local project locations throughout the Northeast
• Ability to pass a background and security check as required by clients

PAL offers competitive pay and a comprehensive benefits package.

PAL is proud to be an Aff…All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status or disability status.