We are seeking an enthusiastic person to join our innovative dynamic and growthoriented cultural resources team!
UES is a fullservice nationwide environmental consulting firm with a growing and vibrant cultural resource practice. We prioritize a clientfirst approach grounded in responsible resource management. Our team enjoys a respectful and supportive work environment bolstered by collaborative relationships within our team and with our clients.
UES is actively looking for our next highly valued team member this position is for a fulltime Project Archaeologist/Cultural Resource Consultant based out of our Knoxville Tennessee office. However the expectations for office presence and the physical location of the qualified candidate are highly flexible.
This career path position will share responsibilities across the Southeastern Region and beyond. This position offers hybrid or remote work options with a strong emphasis on fieldwork especially in Tennessee to start.
Job Responsibilities:
Be responsible for the daily management of cultural resource (CR) tasks and projects with Principal Investigator and Project Manager oversight
Direct fieldwork and supervise archaeological crews
Routinely write reports complete forms contribute to CR sections of environmental documents assist with project proposals etc.
Train temporary and permanent staff
Representing UES CR at meetings conferences or events
Be permitted/permittable across the various land management agencies (USFS NPS BLM etc.
Contribute to the CR teams overall success and vision through teamwork leadership and collaboration
Required Qualifications:
Graduate degree in archaeology or a closely related field. SOIqualified individuals are required with credentials or equivalent professional experience
35 years of fulltime professional experience or equivalent specialized training in cultural resource management
1 year of field and analytic experience in the archaeology of Eastern U.S. (preferably TN KY GA NC SC VA AL)
Comprehensive understanding of archaeological field methods and the ability and enthusiasm to share this knowledge with less experienced archaeologists
Familiarity with the prehistory and history of the Southeast and surrounding regions
Strong writing skills and the willingness to further develop those skills
Understanding of federal state and municipal preservation laws and regulations (particularly Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act) and how these are implemented at the project level
Leadership skills and a professional approachable and collaborative demeanor
Fluency in digital data collection and field data management (GIS skills a plus)
Registered Professional Archaeologist or Registered Archaeologist or ability to become so
Ability to work outdoors in inclement weather and challenging physical environments
Valid U.S. drivers license and ability to travel overnight (up to 50 percent)
An emphasis on wellrounded archaeological consulting: including maximizing field efficiencies comfort in clientfacing roles and working in diverse teams
A strong commitment to providing respectful conscientious and professional cultural resources consulting service
Project Archaeologist
