Senior Archaeologist- Geophysical Expertise
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Title: Senior Archaeologist Geophysical Expertise
Location: Carnegie Pennsylvania
Job Code: SA2025
Job Link:SEARCH Job Postings Direct Applications
Position Information
SEARCH has an immediate opening for a Senior Archaeologist with extensive experience in geophysical sensing survey methodologies to support archaeological projects and utilities work. This position is based out of our Carnegie PA office.
About SEARCH:
Overland and underwater SEARCH is an archaeology firm that deploys the full spectrum of cultural heritage services worldwide. SEARCH2O its maritime program is at the forefront of historic shipwreck and submerged precontact archaeology paleolandscape reconstruction and deepwater archaeology. SEARCHs staff are cultural resources industry leaders pioneers and subject matter experts across 45 Market Regional and Research Sectors. Since 1993 SEARCH has completed more than 5000 commercial and government projects in 48 US states 6 US territories and 39 countries spanning 7 continents and 4 oceans. By integrating science technology and creativity SEARCH harnesses the power of the past to advance the projects places and people it serves.
Key Responsibilities:
- Perform and lead archaeological surveys using groundpenetrating radar (GPR) magnetometer metal detector and other remotesensing instruments.
- Appropriately process and interpret geophysical data to identify archaeological resources. Apply reasoning to evaluate the extent and integrity of resources.
- Appropriately process and interpret geophysical data to identify and map buried utilities.
- Read survey plans and utility records to identify potential utilities in the project area.
- Use appropriate tools to mark utility locations in the field
- Develop and implement appropriate geophysical remote sensing survey methodologies and research designs.
- Develop geophysical remote sensing and archaeological resource survey reports at Phase I II and III reporting levels.
- Use or review GIS data to organize interpret and document field research.
- Record accurate organized and clear field notes maps drawings logs forms tables databases artifact bags box labels and other project documentation.
- Use electronic and traditional navigational equipment (GPS mobile device equipped with ArcGIS Field Maps and compass) to determine project limits record fieldwork document findings and communicate progress.
- Administer the project health and safety plan and participate in office and field training. Offer recommendations for improvement to Health & Safety Manager.
- Other duties as assigned.
Other Important NeedtoKnow Information
- This position will require flexible availability outside of standard working hours.
- Applicants must be eligible to be employed in the United States.
Applicants must have reliable transportation.
- SEARCH is strongly committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment where a variety of backgrounds cultures orientations ideas and talents can flourish.
- SEARCH is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex national origin disability status protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.
- SEARCH is an Affirmative Action Employer and a DrugFree Workplace.
- Employment offers are contingent upon satisfactory verification of criminal education driving and/or employment background checks as well as passing results from a preemployment drug screen.
We will endeavor to make a reasonable accommodation to the known limitations of a qualified applicant with a disability unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship on the operation of our business. If you believe you require such assistance to complete this form or if requested to participate in an interview please let us know.
SEARCH Compensation and Benefits include:
- Competitive Salary
- Per Diem (for overnight travel)
- SEARCHsubsidized Group Health Insurance (including Medical Dental and Vision coverage)
- SEARCHprovided ShortTerm Disability Insurance
- SEARCHprovided LongTerm Disability Insurance
- SEARCHprovided Group Term Life Insurance
- Voluntary Life Insurance
- Employee Assistance Program
- Emergency Travel Assistance
- Generous 401(k) Retirement Plan
- Paid Holidays 10
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- MeritBased Raises Bonuses and Promotions
Application Requirements
- Cover letter
- Resume
- References
Work Samples (a demonstration of experience with Key Requirements)
For more information about SEARCH please visitand follow us onFacebookInstagram LinkedIn and Twitter.
Please send inquiries about the position to . Include the Job Posting code SA2025 in the subject line of your email.
Requirements
Qualifications Required:
- Bachelors degree in Anthropology Archaeology or a closely related field.
- Completion of an accredited archaeological field school and/or six months of field experience.
- Minimum five years of professional archaeological field experience encompassing some supervisory experience.
- Minimum of one year of experience utilizing GPR and other remotesensing equipment.
- Experience conducting utility locates and cemetery delineation preferred.
- Ability to travel for extended periods of time and maintain a valid drivers license a good driving record and access to reliable transportation.
- Ability to obtain government security clearance.
Benefits
SEARCH Compensation and Benefits include:
- Competitive Salary
- Per Diem (for overnight travel)
- SEARCHsubsidized Group Health Insurance (including Medical Dental and Vision coverage)
- SEARCHprovided ShortTerm Disability Insurance
- SEARCHprovided LongTerm Disability Insurance
- SEARCHprovided Group Term Life Insurance
- Voluntary Life Insurance
- Employee Assistance Program
- Emergency Travel Assistance
- Generous 401(k) Retirement Plan
- Paid Holidays 10
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- MeritBased Raises Bonuses and Promotions
Required Experience:
Senior IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
