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Environmental Services
ArchaeologistPrincipalInvestigator
“Archaeologist - Principal Investigator. Skills: Principal Investigator, Archaeological Fieldwork, Technical Expertise, Regulatory Compliance, Project Management, Client, Agency & Stakeholder Coordination, Leadership, Mentorship. Plans, coordinates, and conducts archaeological and cultural resources investigations. Serves as Principal Investigator for archaeological surveys, testing, data recovery, monitoring, and other investigations”
What You'll Achieve.
ensure timely and high-quality project delivery; meet project objectives and contractual requirements
Industry & Context.
Evaluates archaeological resources and develops recommendations to avoid, minimize, or mitigate adverse effects to cultural resources
Ensures compliance with established health, safety, and fieldwork protocols
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Graduate-level training in archaeological theory, methods, and regional cultural history, Meets the Secretary of the Interior’s Professional Qualification Standards for Archaeology (36 CFR Part 61) and must be eligible to serve as PI on INDOT or federally funded projects, Minimum 3 years of professional archaeological experience, At least 2 years in a professional-level supervisory experience directing archaeological survey and excavation, At least 1 year of laboratory analysis experience, including artifact cataloging and interpretation, Minimum 4 months of supervised field and analytic experience in North American archaeology, Minimum of 2 years of supervisory experience and research in Midwestern precontact archaeology or Midwestern historical archaeology and archival research, Demonstrated ability to carry research to completion, such as a thesis, dissertation, or equivalent technical report, Demonstrated ability to design, execute, and complete archaeological investigations (including technical reporting), Experience preparing Section 106 compliance documentation and technical reports, Ability to meet or be listed on the Indiana Department of Natural Resources Division of Historic Preservation and Archaeology Qualified Professionals Roster as a Principal Investigator, Experience managing budgets, schedules, and multidisciplinary teams, Publication record or technical reporting portfolio
Nice to Have
Current listing on the Indiana Department of Natural Resources Division of Historic Preservation and Archaeology Qualified Professionals Roster as a Principal Investigator for both precontact and historical sites, Prior approval as a PI by a State Historic Preservation Office (SHPO), preferably Indiana
What You'll Do.
and conducts archaeological and cultural resources investigations
Serves as Principal Investigator for archaeological surveys
and other investigations
Leads and participates in archaeological fieldwork
including pedestrian surveys
and site documentation
Oversees and/or performs the identification
and curation of archaeological artifacts and associated records
Evaluates archaeological resources and develops recommendations to avoid
or mitigate adverse effects to cultural resources
and background research
and reviews Section 106 compliance documentation
determinations of eligibility
assessments of effect
and other archaeological deliverables
Coordinates consultation activities related to Section 106 and other applicable regulatory processes
Provides technical input and guidance as a subject-matter expert on archaeological compliance matters
Manages project tasks
Reviews and approves archaeological project scopes
Coordinates closely with internal project teams
Coordinates with clients
tribal representatives
Participates in consultation
public involvement activities
Develops and maintains working relationships with clients and agencies
Assists with business development efforts
and technical guidance to junior archaeological staff and field crews
Assists upper-level management and staff as a technical specialist or advisor
Ensures compliance with established health
and fieldwork protocols
Performs other duties associated with the position as required
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Coordinates closely with internal project teams to meet project objectives and contractual requirements; Coordinates with clients, regulatory agencies, tribal representatives (as applicable), and the public throughout the project lifecycle; Participates in consultation, public involvement activities, and meetings with agencies, stakeholders, and the public, as needed; Develops and maintains working relationships with clients and agencies; Assists upper-level management and staff as a technical specialist or advisor on archaeological matters
Communication Scope
Coordinates consultation activities; Participates in consultation, public involvement activities, and meetings with agencies, stakeholders, and the public; Develops and maintains working relationships with clients and agencies
Process & Methodology
Manages project tasks, budgets, schedules, and resources to ensure timely and high-quality project delivery, Reviews and approves archaeological project scopes, budgets, and schedules
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