Staff Archaeologist

Terracon; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Terracon is seeking a qualified professional to provide archaeological services in Houston, Texas. Responsibilities include conducting fieldwork, managing field crews, and writing reports for various projects. The role requires a graduate degree in Archaeology or a closely related field and familiarity with the region’s cultural history.

The ideal candidate will have at least two years of relevant experience and the ability to prepare proposals and present findings at conferences. Strong commitment to quality and safety standards is essential.

Qualifications

• Graduate degree in Archaeology, Anthropology, or closely related field (MA, MS, PhD).
• Minimum of 2 years’ related experience.
• Familiarity with the cultural history of the region.

Responsibilities

• Conduct fieldwork and write uncomplicated reports.
• Manage a field crew and ensure quality standards.
• Prepare simple proposals and present at conferences.

Skills

Cultural history knowledge

Fieldwork experience

Quality standards understanding

Education

Graduate degree in Archaeology or 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.
• 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.