Staff Archaeologist

Terracon; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Terracon in Phoenix, AZ seeks an archaeologist to lead field surveys, testing and excavation, with responsibilities for artifact identification, data collection, and reporting. The role includes supervising a field crew and ensuring quality on project delivery.

The candidate will prepare proposals, engage with clients, and may conduct archival research while presenting findings at conferences. A graduate degree and at least two years of related experience are required.

Qualifications

• MA/MS/PhD in Archaeology or Anthropology, plus 2 years of related experience.
• SOI qualification preferred.
• Valid driver's license may be required.

Responsibilities

• Conduct fieldwork (surveys, testing, excavation) and write small to medium sized reports.
• Lead field crew including Field Technicians and Crew Chiefs to high standards.
• Prepare simple proposals and present papers at professional conferences.
• Conduct archival research or field documentation and ensure proper data collection.

Skills

Fieldwork supervision

Artifact identification

Report writing

Safety compliance

Client consultation

Education

Master's degree in Archaeology/Anthropology

Job description

General Responsibilities:

Provide archaeological services for a broad array of projects and clients. This will include conducting fieldwork (surveys, testing, and excavation), identifying artifacts, laboratory analysis of artifacts, 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.