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Archaeologist

Posted 11 days ago

jmtHouston (TX)

SENIORITY

Senior

SALARY

$70,000

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About the role

Archaeologist Johnson, Mirmiran & Thompson is a dynamic, 100% employee-owned consulting firm with more than 2,800 professionals, providing a full range of multidisciplinary engineering, architecture, information technology, and related services to public agencies and private clients throughout the United States. JMT is currently ranked #45 on Engineering News-Record's list of the Top 500 Design Firms.
Position Summary: Responsible for scheduling, managing, and conducting Phase I-III fieldwork, lab analysis, and research associated with archaeological projects. Responsible for writing all, or portions of, archaeological reports at the direction of the Senior Archaeologist. The qualified candidate for this position will assist JMT Senior Archaeologists during Phase I-III field work throughout the country, with a focus on Texas and adjacent states. Preference is for individuals willing to work from or relocate to JMT office locations in Houston, Longview, McKinney, or Tyler, Texas. Why JMT: Our existing business portfolio provides many opportunities for your personal career trajectory while collaborating with JMT's growing cultural resources group. JMT offers outstanding opportunities for career and professional growth. We are 100% employee-owned (ESOP) and offer outstanding health care coverage and other benefits, including: Affordable Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance Company paid Life and Disability Insurance Paid Time OffPaid Holidays Paid Caregiver Leave Program 401K Retirement Plan (Traditional and Roth options) Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) Career Development Programs And more…Compensation for this position is $70,000. - $80,000./year, commensurate with experience, education and certifications. The provided range is a good faith estimate based on the requirements described within the job description. We notice that we receive a wide variety of applicants and recognize that the person selected may be less experienced or more experienced. If so, the actual salary range may vary from the estimate provided. After an initial training period, a hybrid work schedule is available. Essential Functions and Responsibilities: Conducts archaeological field work to locate and identify archaeological resources Conducts archaeological monitoring during construction projects or pre-construction Collects data and field samples during archaeological investigations Analyzes historic and pre-historic artifacts Documents methodologies and findings of research and archaeological investigations Takes daily notes of field progress Schedules 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 Uses the National Register Criteria for Evaluation to make site eligibility recommendations for the National Register of Historic PlacesWorks with technical field, lab and office staff, managers and administrative staff to ensure that projects meet JMT and professional quality standards Lead and manage 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. Nonessential Functions and Responsibilities: Perform other related duties as assigned
Required Skills:
  • Strong written and oral communication skills
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Word and ExcelMust successfully complete and pass JMT's Motor Vehicle screening
  • Valid Driver's License Required
Required Experience:
  • Master's Degree from an accredited school in archaeologyMust meet the Secretary of the Interior's Qualification Standards for Archaeologists 3+ years' experience in cultural resources management of archaeology projects 1+ year of leadership experience
  • Demonstrated experience in Phase I-III fieldwork
  • Proficiency in ESRI FieldMaps Application or similar applications
  • Regional (Texas/Oklahoma/Louisiana) experience in historic and/or prehistoric archaeologyMust be able to provide a writing sample from either a thesis, dissertation, or archaeological report
Preferred Experience:
  • Registered Professional Archaeologist
  • Familiarity with ArcGISPro, Field Maps, Google Earth, and/or other GIS programs
  • Familiarity with Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act and with the Antiquities Code of Texas
  • Experience obtaining a Texas Antiquities Permit
  • Significant lab and curation experience
Working Conditions: Work is performed in the field 50% of the time and requires the ability to extensively perform bending, kneeling, standing, shoveling, and lifting and carrying objects weighing up to 50 lbs as needed. Field work will require walking and carrying field equipment over typical outdoor terrain. Work may be conducted outside in heat/cold, wet/humid, and dry/arid conditions. Out-of-town travel is expected, requiring driving and/or flying to project locations. Office work is performed within a general office environment 50% of the time. Office work is generally sedentary in nature but may require occasional standing and walking. Office work is performed with adequate lighting and temperature, with no hazardous or unpleasant conditions caused by noise, dust, etc. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by state or federal law.

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