Staff Archaeologist

Terracon; Raleigh, Northern (NC, KY); Hybrid; USD 55.000 - 85.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Terracon in Raleigh, NC seeks an experienced archaeologist to provide fieldwork, artifact identification, and analysis for a broad range of projects. You will contribute to report writing, prepare proposals, and consult with clients and stakeholders.

Responsibilities include supervising field crews, PI on surveys, archival research, ensuring data quality, and presenting findings at conferences. A graduate degree in archaeology/anthropology and at least two years of experience are required.

Qualifikationen

• MA/MS/PhD in Archaeology, Anthropology or closely related field with at least 2 years of related experience.
• Familiarity with cultural history of the region and surrounding areas.
• SOI qualification preferred.
• A valid driver’s license may be required.

Aufgaben

• Follow safety rules and participate in pre-task planning.
• Support 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 data collection and analyses.
• Identify artifacts and recognize natural and cultural features/stratigraphy.
• Ensure field forms and sample collection are accurate and meet project requirements.
• Prepare simple proposals and present papers at conferences.
• Promote pre-task planning for all projects.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Kenntnisse

Fieldwork

Artifact identification

Laboratory analysis

Report writing

Proposal writing

Client consultation

Ausbildung

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

Jobbeschreibung

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.