Senior Archaeologist

Snyder & Associates Inc.; Ankeny (IA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Snyder & Associates Inc. is seeking a Senior Archaeologist to join their growing team in Ankeny, Iowa. This key role involves managing archaeological projects, ensuring compliance with regulations, and preparing technical documents. Candidates should have a Master's degree in Archaeology, extensive experience, and strong communication skills.

Qualifications

• Master's degree or higher in Archaeology or closely related field.
• 6 years of archaeological consulting or agency experience in the Midwest.
• Registered Professional Archaeologist preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage and organize multiple archaeological projects.
• Supervise cultural resource inventories and compliance.
• Write and review complex technical documents.

Skills

Written communication

Verbal communication

Project management

Organizational skills

Field oversight

Education

Master's degree in Archaeology or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

ArcGIS

Job description

Overview

Come Join Our Growing Archaeology Team!

At Snyder & Associates, we're known for our technical excellence, but we bring so much more to the table.We recognize our ability to positively impact the world around us and are dedicated to balancing natural resources and the built environment to protect and enhance our world. As we continue to grow toward this mission, we are excited to add a Senior Archaeologist to our team.

With thirteen office locations in five states, the communities we serve are the same places we proudly call home. As a member of our team, you'll work alongside civil engineers, landscape architects, design technicians, and specialists. Watch theSnyder & Associates About Us Videoto learn more.

Responsibilities

This is a key role in a growing service segment of our firm. The successful candidate will enjoy the flexibility to create their day-to-day schedules and fully develop this role within our team.

Projects, both local and non-local, will be mobilized from our Ankeny, Iowa office and include tasks such as communication between team sectors, project planning, and management, supervising cultural resource inventories, assisting in compliance with various cultural resource-related laws and regulations, and writing and reviewing reports. A successful applicant will be independently motivated and organized.

Qualifications

• Master's degree, or higher, in Archaeology or a closely related field.
• Registered Professional Archaeologist preferred.
• 6 years of archaeological consulting or agency experience in the Midwest
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and ArcGIS
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, and experience independently preparing complex technical documents for various cultural resources projects.
• Ability to manage and organize multiple projects at the same time.
• Willingness and ability to travel on short-term assignments as needed.
• Willingness and ability to perform field tasks and oversight.
• Must be knowledgeable of federal cultural resources regulations and midwestern US state regulations.

Snyder & Associates, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, genetic information, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected category under applicable federal, state, and local laws.

Snyder & Associates, Inc. is an E-Verify employer.