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Key responsibilities include
- Archaeological Fieldwork & Technical Expertise: Plans, coordinates, and conducts archaeological and cultural resources investigations in compliance with applicable regulations. Serves as Principal Investigator for archaeological surveys, testing, data recovery, monitoring, and other investigations, as applicable. Leads and participates in archaeological fieldwork, including pedestrian surveys, subsurface testing, excavation, and site documentation. Oversees and/or performs the identification, analysis, interpretation, and curation of archaeological artifacts and associated records. Evaluates archaeological resources and develops recommendations to avoid, minimize, or mitigate adverse effects to cultural resources.
- Regulatory Compliance & Documentation: Conducts archival, records, and background research to support archaeological investigations. Researches, prepares, and reviews Section 106 compliance documentation, technical reports, determinations of eligibility, assessments of effect, treatment plans, 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.
- Project Management & Delivery: May serve as a Project Manager for cultural resources projects. Manages project tasks, budgets, schedules, and resources to ensure timely and high-quality project delivery. Reviews and approves archaeological project scopes, budgets, and schedules. Coordinates closely with internal project teams to meet project objectives and contractual requirements.
- Client, Agency & Stakeholder Coordination: 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 strong working relationships with clients and agencies. May assist with business development efforts, including proposal support and strategic growth of archaeological services.
- Leadership, Mentorship & Professional Practice: Provides mentorship, training, and technical guidance to junior archaeological staff and field crews. Assists upper-level management and staff as a technical specialist or advisor on archaeological matters. Ensures compliance with established health, safety, and fieldwork protocols. Performs other duties associated with the position as required.
Required qualifications
Graduate degree (M.A. or higher) in archaeology, anthropology, or a closely related field with a specialization in archaeology at the graduate level
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, including
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
Preferred qualifications
- 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
