Principal Investigator - Archaeologist

Job Description

Job Description

Position Summary :

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

Master’s Degree from an accredited school in anthropology or a closely related field

Must meet the Secretary of the Interior’s 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 driver’s 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 :

Master’s Degree from an accredited school in anthropology or a closely related field

Must meet the Secretary of the Interior’s 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 driver’s license.

Experience with Federal Agencies and Tribal Nations.

The qualified applicant must provide a list of at least 3 professional references with contact information.