[ShovelBums.Org] Mid-Upper Level Archaeologist Sandy Utah

Transcon Environmental is a growing Environmental Planning firm with offices in Arizona, California and Utah.  We currently have a full-time position available for a mid to upper level Archaeologist in our Sandy, Utah office to join our highly successful team of Environmental Planners, Biologists and Archaeologists.   Transcon offers a competitive benefits package including healthcare, disability and life insurance and 401(k) retirement plan as well as paid time off and holidays. 

Applications must be submitted by August 1^st . It is anticipated that employment will begin by mid-August 2012. Compensation for this position will be determined based on a combination of education level, years of experience and the number of qualifications listed below that the applicant is proficient in. This position will be an hourly, non-exempt position with overtime pay when available and full benefits.

Duties:

The Archaeologist in this position will serve as the field supervisor or crew chief for a variety of survey, testing and monitoring projects. They will report to a Cultural Group Lead based in the Mesa, Arizona office. This position will be primarily field based and applicants should expect long periods spent away from the Sandy, UT office conducting field work. The position could eventually require a temporary relocation to Cedar City, Utah. Other duties will include preparing and finalizing Archaeological site documentation including making National Register eligibility recommendations; writing reports; and utilizing ArcGIS software to analyze data and prepare maps for site forms and reports. This position will involve coordinating directly with various agencies, tribes and clients. The position may expand to include environmental inspection duties as well.

The selected applicant will conduct archaeological fieldwork in a variety of terrains, landscapes, and elevations. The ability to hike in rough terrain and on steep slopes while carrying up to 25 pounds of field gear is a requirement. Field work could potentially include exposure to rain, snow, cold, heat, dust, insects, wind, and lightning and work days that could be in excess of 10 hours per day and for more than 5 days consecutively.  The position will require a comfort level and aptitude for off-road driving or driving in rough conditions.  A clean driving record for the previous 5 years is required for insurance purposes (minor traffic violations potentially excluded).

Minimum Qualifications:

Applicants must be able to show that they have a current archaeological permit or have been permitted in the recent past with the state of Utah or the Utah Bureau of Land Management statewide. Applicants should possess either a Bachelor’s or Graduate degree in Anthropology or Archaeology with four years of archaeological work experience. Applicants should be able to show a writing portfolio that would include a Class I background research report, Testing / Monitoring Plan and Results reports, Class III survey report and a Cultural Resource section from an EIS or EA document (for sensitivity and security purposes do not include your writing portfolio with your application but, bring the materials with you to your interview if chosen). 

How to Apply:

Please send a completed resume to Heather Duncan, Human Resources Manager at hduncan@transconusa.com .  Please limit your cover page to one page and limit professional experience to cultural resource management relevant experience only. Please list any archaeological permits that you currently hold or have held in the past as part of your resume.  Please provide the names, emails and phone numbers for at least 3 references.  At least one reference should be from an individual that you have supervised as a Crew Chief and at least one reference should be from an Agency and / or Tribal representative that you have worked closely with.

Heather Duncan, PHR

Archaeologist; Human Resources Manager

Transcon Environmental

3740 E. Southern Avenue, Suite 218

Mesa, AZ 85206

Office: 480.807.0095

Mobile: 480.452.9285

Fax: 480.807.0068

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