Crew Lead (Archaeologist)

Houston, MS - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 2 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

(Local candidates only as F2F Interview is must)

Position Summary:

Responsible for managing small field crews and conducting archaeological fieldwork monitoring and research associated with archaeological projects. Responsible for crew safety maintaining project documents leading crews in the field assisting with scheduling fieldwork logistics and assisting with archaeological reporting at the direction of the Section Head or Senior Archaeologist and Principal Investigator.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities:

Leads team through project field work to effectively execute project tasks
Leads Phase I archaeological field work to locate and identify sites
Conducts archaeological monitoring during construction projects or pre-construction
Collects data and field samples during archaeological investigations
Analyzes historic and pre-historic artifacts
Takes daily notes of field progress
Schedule fieldwork based on project schedule
Instructs field crews on how to use equipment technology and field methods as required
Assists in writing sections of archaeological reports and/or prepare archaeological site forms
Perform site mapping tasks as needed
Maintain/repair field gear as needed
Document completed field efforts in standardized format
Lead and manage field team members by providing leadership and continuous performance management (setting expectations goals feedback 1:1 meeting coaching) that supports the growth and development of team.

Required Skills:

Candidates should be flexible to changing work schedules have good organizational skills communication skills strong work ethic and willingness to learn new tasks and travel
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Word and Excel
Must successfully complete and pass JMTs Motor Vehicle screening

Required Experience:

3 years experience in archaeology role
Bachelors degree in Anthropology or related field
Completion of an accredited archaeological field school
Experience in CRM-based Phase I/II/III archaeological survey and/or excavation

Preferred Experience

1 years experience leading archaeological field work to locate and identify sites
Experience with GPS/Trimble navigation and data collection
Knowledge of historic/prehistoric material culture and artifact processing
Ability to navigate using compass and USGS topographic map
Ability to set up and run a Total Station independently for site recording/mapping
Archaeological reporting experience.

Working Conditions

Work is performed in the field 75% of the time
Ability to extensively perform bending kneeling standing shoveling and lifting and carrying objects weighing up to 50 lbs. as needed
Work may be conducted outside in heat/cold wet/humid and dry/arid conditions
Perform physically demanding tasks in adverse environmental conditions (e.g. rugged terrain remote locations hot and cold temperatures)
Office work is generally sedentary in nature but may require occasional standing and walking. Lighting and temperature are adequate and there are no hazardous or unpleasant conditions caused by noise dust etc. within the office environment
After an initial training period a hybrid work schedule is available for office work.

MUST HAVE:

3 years experience in archaeology role.
Bachelors degree in Anthropology or related field.
Completion of an accredited archaeological field school.
Experience in CRM-based Phase I/II/III archaeological survey and/or excavation.
Candidates should be flexible to changing work schedules have good organizational skills communication skills strong work ethic and willingness to learn new tasks and travel.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Word and Excel.
Must successfully complete and pass JMTs Motor Vehicle screening.

(Local candidates only as F2F Interview is must) Position Summary: Responsible for managing small field crews and conducting archaeological fieldwork monitoring and research associated with archaeological projects. Responsible for crew safety maintaining project documents leading crews in the field ...