[ShovelBums.Org] Archaeologist II

Company Info

Founded in 1938, Kadrmas, Lee & Jackson, Inc. utilizes innovation to envision, plan, engineer and build infrastructure that responds to social, civic and economic needs. We are corporately structured into functioning workgroups serving diverse markets. Our network of more than 550 professionals provides broad services throughout numerous office locations strategically serving clients. Our employees actively participate throughout the communities in which we live. We encourage compassion through volunteering time, serving on boards and donating to charities.

Benefits

Kadrmas, Lee & Jackson, Inc. is an employee-owned company who offers competitive compensation, cafeteria benefits including various insurance options, 401k and profit sharing retirement program, and provides an environment for personal and professional growth.

Requirements

The individual must interact with people at all levels and must have strong communication skills. Strong computer skills, detail-oriented, self-starter, problem solver, leadership, organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills are essential. Willingness to assist with interdisciplinary duties that may be needed to deliver quality services on schedule.

·         A Masters degree in anthropology or archaeology is required.

·         A minimum of 2-5 years of field work, with at least one year of supervisory experience is required.

·         Northern Plains field archaeology experience is highly desired.

·         Experience with writing and producing professional quality reports is expected.

·         Experience with GPS.

·         Commitment to flexible assignments and work schedule.

·         Work is scheduled on a weekly basis; however, this may change depending upon client and project needs.

Description

The Archaeologist II functions as a Field Director and Senior Crew Chief and must be fully Secretary of the Interior qualified. Responsibilities in the field include coordinating field work with multiple Principal Investigators, leading field crews, training crew chiefs. Additional responsibilities include providing communication with the company Principal Investigators, assisting with scheduling crews in a dynamic and fast-paced work environment, ability to stick to the project schedule and budget, writing and producing reports detailing the results of the fieldwork, and assisting with making recommendations to federal agencies and clients regarding the status of cultural resources identified during fieldwork. Travel is an essential aspect of this position, with the expectation of extended time in the field during the field season.