Lead Field Archaeologist – NRHP Surveys & Data Recovery

VERSAR, INC.; El Paso (TX); On-site; USD 50,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Versar Global Solutions in El Paso, Texas, seeks an Archaeological Field Technician to support fieldwork, supervise crews, and contribute to post-field analysis and reporting on NRHP projects and data-recovery investigations.

The ideal candidate has a BA in Anthropology or Archaeology, at least three years of field experience, strong technical writing, GPS/Trimble data-collection skills, and the ability to travel and relocate as needed.

Qualifications

• BA degree in Anthropology, Archaeology, or a closely related field.
• Minimum of three years of archaeological field experience and technical report-writing experience.
• Demonstrated experience on large-scale archaeological survey, NRHP evaluation, and data recovery projects.
• Working knowledge of federal and state laws, regulations, standards, and guidelines governing cultural resources.
• Proficiency with GPS/GNSS technology and the ability to adapt to evolving archaeological data-collection and mapping technologies.
• Experience collecting field data using Trimble GPS units, data dictionaries, and digital recording systems, including recording site attributes through standardized menus and forms.
• Strong technical writing, analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to effectively supervise and work with archaeological field crews in remote and demanding field environments.
• Be authorized to work in the US or will be authorized by start date.

Responsibilities

• Organize and supervise archaeological fieldwork and contribute to post-field analysis, technical report production, and project administration.
• Contribute to large-block surveys, NRHP evaluations, and data recovery investigations.
• Work with Project Archaeologists to ensure fieldwork and reporting requirements are completed accurately and efficiently.

Skills

Technical writing

Analytical thinking

Organizational skills

Problem-solving

Leadership

Crew supervision

Education

BA in Anthropology/Archaeology

Tools

GPS/GNSS technology

Trimble GPS units

ArcGIS

ArcGIS Field Maps

Job description

Versar Global Solutions in El Paso, Texas, seeks an Archaeological Field Technician to support fieldwork, supervise crews, and contribute to post-field analysis and reporting on NRHP projects and data-recovery investigations.

The ideal candidate has a BA in Anthropology or Archaeology, at least three years of field experience, strong technical writing, GPS/Trimble data-collection skills, and the ability to travel and relocate as needed.