Staff Archaeologist

Terracon; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 52,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Terracon in Fort Worth is seeking an Archaeologist to provide fieldwork, artifact identification, laboratory analysis, and report writing across a broad set of projects. You will help prepare proposals, consult with clients and stakeholders, and may serve as PI on surveys. Requires MA/MS/PhD and at least 2 years’ related experience; SOI qualification preferred; valid driver's license may be required.

Join a team committed to safety and quality and contribute to timely, accurate project delivery.

Qualifications

• Graduate degree in Archaeology, Anthropology, or closely related field (MA, MS, PhD) and a minimum of 2 years’ related experience.
• Familiar with the cultural history of the region and surrounding areas.
• Secretary of Interior (SOI) qualified preferred.
• A valid driver’s license with acceptable violation history may be required.

Responsibilities

• Follow safety rules, guidelines and standards for all projects and participate in pre-task planning.
• Support consistent quality standards on proposal and project delivery.
• Conduct fieldwork and write small to medium sized, relatively uncomplicated reports.
• Manage a field crew and ensure Field Technicians and Crew Chiefs perform fieldwork to high standards.
• May serve as Principal Investigator on survey and testing projects.
• Conduct archival research or field documentation and ensure proper recording and analyses.
• Identify artifacts and recognize natural and cultural features/stratigraphy.
• Ensure field forms, data collection, and sample collection are complete and accurate.
• Prepare simple proposals.
• Present papers at professional conferences.

Skills

Fieldwork

Artifact identification

Report writing

Proposal writing

Client consultation

Education

Graduate degree in Archaeology/Anthropology (MA/MS/PhD)

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.

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.
• Understand and practice quality acumen.
• Support consistent quality standards on proposal and project delivery.
• Responsible for conducting fieldwork and writing small to medium sized, relatively uncomplicated reports.
• 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 and testing projects.
• Conducts 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 simple proposals.
• Presents papers at professional conferences.
• Promote pre-task planning for all projects.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Graduate degree in Archaeology, Anthropology, or closely related field (MA, MS, PhD) and a minimum of 2 years’ related experience.
• Familiar with the cultural history of the region and surrounding areas.
• Secretary of Interior (SOI) qualified preferred.
• A valid driver’s license with acceptable violation history may be required.