Project Archaeologist - Field Supervisor

Aventia; Hammond (LA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Health, Dental, & Vision insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Retirement plan

Job summary

ELOS Environmental, LLC in Hammond, LA is seeking a Project Archaeologist – Field Supervisor to lead archaeological fieldwork, manage field crews, and coordinate with SHPO/THPO and tribes on nationwide projects. The role blends field data collection with report writing and regulatory compliance.

Applicants should hold a graduate degree in Anthropology/Archaeology/History, have 1+ year of supervised experience, and be prepared for local and out-of-state travel.

Qualifications

• Graduate degree in Anthropology, Archaeology, or History.
• At least 1 year of professionally supervised experience, or 2½ years of equivalent training.
• Must meet professional standards (SOI/8150) and be approved by the State Office to be listed as a field supervisor.
• Experience with NHPA/ARPA/NAGPRA knowledge is a bonus.
• Must be able to travel locally and out-of-state for extended periods.
• Proficiency with GPS and MS Office.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate compliance with NHPA, ARPA, NAGPRA, NEPA and state regulations.
• Conduct archival research and fieldwork (Phase I–III).
• Prepare and edit technical reports for cultural resource projects.
• Lead field crews and serve as Tribal Liaison for nation-wide interactions.
• Assist with project budgets and staffing and other duties as assigned.
• Ability to travel out of state for extended periods.

Skills

Field supervision

GPS technology

Technical writing

MS Office

English communication

Education

Graduate degree in Anthropology/Archaeology/History

Tools

GPS equipment

Site forms (state agencies)

Job description

Job DetailsJob Location: Hammond, LA 70403Project Archaeologist – Field Supervisor

ELOS Environmental, LLC (ELOS) is looking to add a motivated Project Archaeologist – Field Director to the team located around the Upper Midwest for a hybrid-remote position. As a key member of our team, you will collaborate with the Principal Investigator, Team Leads, and Project Managers to coordinate projects and ensure high-quality cultural resource management services.

As an ELOS Archaeologist you will have the opportunity to work on projects that require compliance with the National Historic Preservation Act (NHPA), Archaeological Resources Protection Act (ARPA), National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA), Native American Graves Repatriation and Protection Act (NAGPRA), and state regulations. All work will be conducted alongside senior staff. The candidate will collaborate with other staff members on all aspects of cultural resources projects, including but not limited to: proposals; background research; fieldwork (Phase I survey, Phase II testing, and Phase III mitigation); preparing NEPA and NHPA technical reports; Due Diligence Reports; coordinating consultation with State Historic Preservation Officers (SHPO), Tribal Historic Preservation Officers (THPO), Native American Tribes, Advisory Council on Historic Preservation (ACHP), and multiple other federal, state, and local agencies; evaluating properties and sites for eligibility for listing in the National Register of Historic Places (NRHP), preparing determinations of NRHP eligibility, and completing state survey forms. The applicant must be organized, be capable of performing physical labor outdoors in various weather conditions, have experience in preparing various types of resource reports, and will be required to travel locally with the potential for out-of-state travel as well. This job will require approximately 50% fieldwork to collect data and 50% office work to process data, write reports, and work with the principal investigator to complete other required tasks.

Essential Duties/Responsibilities (may include, but are not limited to):

• Coordinate compliance with NHPA, ARPA, NAGPRA, NEPA, state regulations, and other laws relating to cultural resources.
• Conduct archival research and background records reviews.
• Conduct all aspects of archaeological fieldwork (Phase I-III) and monitoring.
• Conduct analyses and prepare and edit technical reports for cultural resource projects.
• Provide support and work with senior-level cultural resource and environmental staff.
• Lead field crews on archaeological investigations.
• Serve as lead Tribal Liaison and consultation Subject Matter Expert supporting Tribal interactions and communication on nation-wide United States and territories.
• Assist with the management of project budgets, additional staff members assigned to projects, and additional staff member duties.
• Prepare and create technical, high-quality scientific reports, site forms, and research within a project’s scope with little supervisory oversight.
• Assist with the management of cultural resources projects, including fieldwork, research, and report writing.
• Ability to work out of state for extended periods of time.

QualificationsEducation/Requirement:

• Formal education resulting in a graduate degree in the appropriate discipline (i.e. Anthropology, Archaeology, History, etc).
• At least 1 year of professionally supervised experience, or at least 2 ½ years of equivalent professionally supervised training and experience in the relevant archaeological area or region.
• Must meet the Secretary of the Interior’s Professional Qualification Standards or BLM Manual Series 8150 standards, and be explicitly approved/permitted by the respective State Office to be listed as a field supervisor.
• Preferred to have experience in either prehistoric archaeology, historical archaeology, or historic architecture.
• Must have at least 4 months of experience in the geographic and/or culture area, preferably, the northern Great Basin, Plateau, and/or northwestern Great Plains cultural areas.
• Must have been previously listed on a variety of federal and state permits in Idaho, Montana, Wyoming, North Dakota, and/or South Dakota and can demonstrate a strong understanding of Section 106 and 110 of the National Historic Preservation Act.
• Experience with Bureau of Land Management (BLM) projects, state review processes in the North-Central region, and tribal coordination support is strongly preferred.
• Competence in theory and methods, and in recording, collecting, handling, and analyzing, evaluating, and reporting cultural property data.
• Demonstrated ability to plan, equip, staff, organize, and supervise cultural resource investigations of various levels.
• Demonstrated ability to carry research to completion, as evidenced by the timely completion of thesis, research reports, and similar documents.
• Registered Professional Archaeologist (RPA) status or eligible for RPA status.
• Knowledge of historic preservation laws and policies, including NEPA, NHPA, ARPA, and NAGPRA, is a bonus.
• Experience using GPS technology.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.
• Experience recording archaeological sites on site forms required by various state agencies.
• Must be capable of walking for long periods of time over unfamiliar terrain, excavating shovel tests and test units, screening soil, and carrying field equipment.
• Excellent communication, editing, technical writing, and English grammar skills.

Job Type:

Full-time

Expected hours:

40 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Health, Dental, & Vision insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• Work Location: Hybrid-Remote-Out of State