Principal Investigator - Archaeologist

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  • Houston, TX
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 4 days ago
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Principal Investigator - ArchaeologistHouston, TXMust be a US Citizen or Green Card holder.Principal Investigator (Archaeologist) is responsible for scheduling and managing small to medium projects or co-managing large ones, serving as field lead for Phase I-III fieldwork, and conducting research associated with archaeological investigations. Responsible for writing portions of archaeological reports at the direction of the Senior Archeologist or Section Head. The qualified candidate for this position will oversee or assist in overseeing Phase I-III archaeological work in Texas and surrounding states. This position will have opportunities for growth and to aid in growing the JMT cultural resources group in Texas.?Essential Functions and Responsibilities
  • Conducts archaeological field work with the ability to identify artifacts and determine the presence of archaeological sites
  • Collects data and field samples during archaeological investigations
  • Analyzes historic and pre-historic artifacts and features
  • Documenting methodologies and findings of research and archaeological investigations
  • Reviews and writes portions of archaeological reports and prepares archaeological site forms
  • Assists in making decisions about project alternatives and the resolution of adverse effects to archaeological resources
  • Works with technical field, lab and office staff, managers (Senior Archaeologist/Section Head) and administrative staff to ensure that projects meet JMT and professional quality standards
  • May help with business development through assisting in the preparation of proposals, budgets, and other marketing materials
Required Skills
  • Strong written and oral communication skills
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Word and Excel
Required Experience
  • Masters Degree from an accredited school in anthropology or a closely related field
  • Must meet the Secretary of the Interiors Qualification Standards for Archaeologists
  • 5+ years of experience?(CRM experience preferred)
  • At least 3 of those years need to involve leadership positions
  • Familiarity with Section 106 of the National Heritage Preservation Act and with the Antiquities Code of Texas
  • Ability to obtain a Texas Antiquities Permit
  • Regional (Texas/Oklahoma/Louisiana) experience in historic and/or prehistoric archaeology
  • Demonstrated skills and supervisory experience in Phase I-III fieldwork
  • Must be able to provide a writing sample from either a thesis, dissertation, or archaeological report
  • Must possess a valid drivers license
  • Experience with Federal Agencies and Tribal Nations.
  • The qualified applicant must provide a list of at least 3 professional references with contact information.
Preferred Experience
  • Registered Professional Archaeologist (or ability to become registered)
  • Familiarity with AutoCAD and/or MicroStation, ArcGISPro, Field Maps, Google Earth, ArcMap and/or other GIS programs
  • Experience obtaining a Texas Antiquities Permit
  • Significant lab and curation experience
MUST HAVE:
  • Masters Degree from an accredited school in anthropology or a closely related field
  • Must meet the Secretary of the Interiors Qualification Standards for Archaeologists
  • 5+ years of experience?(CRM experience preferred)
  • At least 3 of those years need to involve leadership positions.
  • Familiarity with Section 106 of the National Heritage Preservation Act and with the Antiquities Code of Texas.
  • Ability to obtain a Texas Antiquities Permit.
  • Regional (Texas/Oklahoma/Louisiana) experience in historic and/or prehistoric archaeology.
  • Demonstrated skills and supervisory experience in Phase I-III fieldwork.
  • Must be able to provide a writing sample from either a thesis, dissertation, or archaeological report.
  • Must possess a valid drivers license.
  • Experience with Federal Agencies and Tribal Nations.
  • The qualified applicant must provide a list of at least 3 professional references with contact information.
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: (Companies ATS Questions):1. Do you have a Masters Degree from an accredited school in anthropology or a closely related field2. Do you have Must meet the Secretary of the Interiors Qualification Standards for Archaeologists3. Do you have 5+ years of experience?(CRM experience preferred)4. Do you have At least 3 of those years need to involve leadership positions.5. Do you have Familiarity with Section 106 of the National Heritage Preservation Act and with the Antiquities Code of Texas.6. Do you have Ability to obtain a Texas Antiquities Permit.7. Do you have Regional (Texas/Oklahoma/Louisiana) experience in historic and/or prehistoric archaeology.8. Do you have Demonstrated skills and supervisory experience in Phase I-III fieldwork.9. Do you have Must be able to provide a writing sample from either a thesis, dissertation, or archaeological report.10. Do you have Must possess a valid drivers license.11. Do you have Experience with Federal Agencies and Tribal Nations.12. Do you have The qualified applicant must provide a list of at least 3 professional references with contact information.13. Do you have Registered Professional Archaeologist (or ability to become registered). NICE TO HAVE:14. Do you have Familiarity with AutoCAD and/or MicroStation, ArcGISPro, Field Maps, Google Earth, ArcMap and/or other GIS programs. NICE TO HAVE:15. Do you have Experience obtaining a Texas Antiquities Permit. NICE TO HAVE:16. Do you have Significant lab and curation experience17.. Must be a US Citizen or Green Card holder.

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