Senior Project Archaeologist | SOI‑Qualified | Hybrid

Rk K; Asheville (NC); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work

Tuition reimbursement

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Paid time off

Parental leave

401(k) matching

Holidays

Career development

Job summary

RK&K seeks a Secretary of the Interior (SOI)-qualified archaeological principal investigator for permanent, full‑time work in North Carolina. The role involves leading investigations, reporting, and advising on Section 106 and NEPA while collaborating with engineers, planners, and clients.

Travel may be required out of state. Candidates should have SOI certification, RPA, and extensive field management experience, with a track record in both precontact and historic archaeology.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Archaeology, Anthropology, or closely related field.
• Eight to fifteen years of archaeological experience in the Southeast.
• Five or more years of field project management experience.
• SOI qualification in archaeology
• RPA certification
• Experience with precontact and historic period archaeology
• Section 106 and NEPA familiarity
• Ability to work independently and in a team
• Background check clearance and valid driver's license

Responsibilities

• Complete all phases of archaeological investigations across the Southeast.
• Develop proposals and supervise field staff.
• Oversee artifact analysis and QA/QC of technical reports.
• Advise on Section 106 compliance and state historic preservation requirements.
• Draft Section 106 agreements and assist NEPA/4(f) evaluations.
• Support business development and client outreach.

Skills

Strong communication

Technical writing

Attention to detail

Microsoft Office

Education

Master's degree in Archaeology/Anthropology

Tools

ArcGIS

Job description

RK&K seeks a Secretary of the Interior (SOI)-qualified archaeological principal investigator for permanent, full‑time work in North Carolina. The role involves leading investigations, reporting, and advising on Section 106 and NEPA while collaborating with engineers, planners, and clients.

Travel may be required out of state. Candidates should have SOI certification, RPA, and extensive field management experience, with a track record in both precontact and historic archaeology.