[ShovelBums.Org] Archeologists Experienced in Research, Analysis, and Report Preparation, Writing and Review Wanted

Quality Services, Inc. with our main office in Rapid City, South Dakota wishes to hire two to three archeologists for temporary positions, lasting from start work on or about January 3, 2012 until about mid-March 2012.  Well qualified candidates with highly successful performance may be retained in long-term positions.  All college degrees must be from properly accredited schools in the United States or Canada.

These positions will work primarily in artifact analysis, spatial analysis and report preparation for large projects. 

·        One project contains multiple multicomponent sites from prehistoric to historic periods, including initial settlement of the Pine Ridge Indian Reservation in the late 1800s. 

·        Another project is the Flint Hill lithic quarry, utilized from Paleo-Indian to historic times. 

These projects require significant experience in geographic information systems mapping and analysis, spatial analysis, and  experience in artifact research and analysis including, but not limited to, lithic reduction and preform/tool manufacture, lithic use wear analysis, faunal identification and analysis, and western United States historic period artifact analysis of all types, including trade goods. 

Work on the above referenced projects will occur primarily in office settings, library research settings, or in meetings with oral history informants. Duties will include training Oglala Sioux Tribe cultural monitors in research, analysis and documentation. 

Personnel may also work on other projects such as surveys, site evaluations, excavation, analysis, or documents research.  This other work will occur in a wide variety of areas from Alaska to Indiana, including Colorado, Illinois, Iowa, Minnesota, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, North Dakota, Oregon, South Dakota, Washington, Wyoming, and other states.

Candidates must demonstrate appropriate professional, supervisory, and personal skills particular to the profession, region and industries served.

Skills highly desirable in a potential employee include:

• common sense, ability to think for oneself, assess a situation and draw reasonable conclusions based on studying the facts;
• good interpersonal and communication skills to deal effectively with the public, private landowners, clients, regulatory personnel, supervisors and co-workers;
• the ability to follow and give written or verbal instructions;
• knowledge and implementation of appropriate safety practices;
• excellent technical and grammatical writing skills and reading comprehension;
• knowledge and familiarity with computers and software such as MS Office, Adobe Photoshop Elements, ArcGIS, internet, AllTopo, and e-mail functions;
• digital photography skills;
• Trimble GPS equipment;
• general office equipment;
• drafting and drawing skills and knowledge of various maps, mapping techniques and map reading;
• knowledge of approaches to marketing and promoting the profession, the company and yourself.
• Research documentation skills

·         Experience in spatial analysis

·         Experience in artifact research and analysis including, but not limited to, lithic reduction and preform/tool manufacture, lithic use wear analysis, faunal identification and analysis, and western United States historic period artifact analysis of all types, including trade goods. 

This positions may be either hourly wage rate or salaried and can include

·         Vacation/sick/personal leave

• Wages/Salary depending on experience, skills, references, and work quality

·         Lodging for up to three months for temporary employees

·         Per Diem when traveling overnight away from Rapid City, South Dakota

Interested applicants should submit the following via email to info@qualityservices.us.com

1.     Vita - must show your prior experience and detail of time for each situation/experience, including experience relevant to these projects.

2.     Information on experience with GPS data collection systems, geophysical systems, related software, including ArcGIS.

3.     Information on experience with other types of software.

4.     Driver's license number and state of issue (valid license required) .

5.     Social security number.

6.     References with phone numbers and/or email addresses.

7.     Writing samples or reports, site forms, maps, and other relevant work products.

8.     Detailed information on applicant’s knowledge, skills and experiences that will lead to successful accomplishment of assigned tasks.

9.     Authorization to conduct credit, criminal, and driving background searches.

10.                        Additional documentation you wish to submit to satisfy applicant reviewer’s that you possess the skills outlined above. 

11.                        Date you can start work.

Applications will be received until needed positions are filled.

Application materials will be reviewed and responded too with 48 hours of receipt and job offers may be made at any time.

Quality Services, Inc.

Archeology, Paleontology, History

3459 Jet Drive

Rapid City, SD 57703-4760