Project Archaeologist

Terracon; Manhattan (KS); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Terracon seeks an experienced archaeologist to deliver a broad range of services, including fieldwork, artifact identification, lab analysis, and report writing. You will develop proposals, MOAs, and engage with clients and stakeholders.

You may supervise field crews and serve as PI on surveys and small data recovery projects. Required: graduate degree in Archaeology/Anthropology and a minimum of 5 years’ related experience; familiarity with the region’s cultural history; SOI qualification; and

Qualifications

• Graduate degree in Archaeology, Anthropology, or closely related field (MA, MS, PhD) with a minimum of 5 years’ related experience.
• SOI qualification is preferred.
• A valid driver’s license may be required.

Responsibilities

• Provide archaeological services for a broad array of projects and clients, including fieldwork, artifact identification, lab analysis, and report writing.
• Prepare proposals and MOA documents; present papers at conferences.
• Supervise field crews, ensure high standards, and coordinate with PI on survey and data recovery projects.
• Conduct archival research or field documentation and ensure data quality and consistency.
• Promote pre-task planning and act as SME on projects in preparation for Authorized Project Reviewer.

Skills

Field supervision

Artifact identification

Proposal writing

Safety compliance

Education

MA/MS/PhD in Archaeology/Anthropology

Job description

General Responsibilities

Provide archaeological services for a broad array of projects and clients. This may include conducting field work, identifying artifacts, laboratory analysis, writing reports, preparing proposals, and consulting with clients and stakeholders.

Essential Roles And Responsibilities

• Follow safety rules, guidelines and standards for all projects. Participate in pre-task planning. Report any safety issues or concerns to management.
• Be responsible for maintaining quality standards on all projects.
• Responsible for conducting fieldwork and writing more complicated reports for testing and data recovery projects.
• Manages a field crew and ensures that Field Technicians and Crew Chiefs are performing fieldwork to the highest standards.
• May serve as Principal Investigator (PI) on survey, testing, and small data recovery projects.
• Conduct archival research or field documentation and ensures the team is recording appropriate information or conducting appropriate analyses.
• Confidently identifies artifacts and recognizes natural and cultural features/stratigraphy.
• Responsible for ensuring field forms, data collection, and sample collection are consistent, complete, accurate and follows project-specific requirements.
• Prepares more complicated proposals and simple Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) documents.
• Presents papers at professional conferences.
• Promote pre-task planning for all projects.
• Serves as a Subject Matter Expert on projects in preparation of becoming an Authorized Project Reviewer.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Graduate degree in Archaeology, Anthropology, or closely related field (MA, MS, PhD) and a minimum of 5 years’ related experience.
• Intimately familiar with the cultural history of the region and surrounding areas.
• Secretary of Interior (SOI) qualified.
• A valid driver’s license with acceptable violation history may be required.