[ShovelBums.Org] Multiple Positions for Cultural Resource Projects in the PacNW

Archaeologist

Overview of Responsibilities:

Conduct Phase I survey, Phase II/III testing, site documentation, GPS mapping, artifact processing, and analysis. Candidates must be proficient with excavation, plan and profile maps, GPS/GIS, and have experience completing WADAHP archaeology and historic property forms. Candidates must be able to identify and record historic and prehistoric cultural resource sites. Leadership position responsibilities include the ability to advise other employees on methods of cultural resource inventory, research of archival materials, coordination, planning and operation of field activities, and site recording and inventory strategies. All candidates should be able to carry a pack up to 30 pounds while hiking, physically traverse up to 5 miles a day, and conduct excavation and shovel testing activities throughout a standard work day. Candidates must possess the ability to complete forms and reporting activities accurately and with legible handwriting. Candidates should possess strong GPS and map reading skills. All staff must be able to operate 4x4 vehicles and conduct and manage field work in safe responsible manner.

Field Director Qualifications:

·        A Master's degree in anthropology, archaeology, or a closely related field.

·        A minimum of 5 years of experience in the field and technical report production; showing continuous advancement in archaeological knowledge, skills, abilities, and responsibilities.

·        Candidate should have or be willing to attain CPR/First Aid certification.

·        In-depth knowledge of National Historic Preservation Act and Standards as well as SHPO standards.

·        Capacity to handle complex tasks under pressure and under stringent time constraints.

·        Demonstrated experience to easily deal with ambiguity such as unexpected changes in weather, changes in client demands, and changes in project priorities and schedules.

·        Prior experience writing technical reports and providing QA/QC review of field documents, site forms, etc.

·        Must be able to work with technical field, office staff, managers, and administrative staff to ensure that projects meet quality standards.

·        Strong competency in GPS, GIS (Trimble, ArcGIS 10), general MS Office applications, MS Project, and Access database skills required.

·        Possess strong writing and communication skills; effectively communicate with staff, supervisors, teaming partners, and clients.

·        Candidate must be able to work within a group and individual setting with ability to work on multiple projects, completing all delegated tasks as required by client and within a specified timeline.

·        Must be organized, detail oriented, responsive nature, with the ability to meet deadlines.

·        Geoarcheaological experience is highly desirable.

Crew Chief and Archaeological Field Technician Qualifications:

·        A Bachelor's degree in anthropology, archaeology, history, or a closely related field.

·        Participation in an accredited field school or equivalent fieldwork experience; solid experience with the application of standard archaeological survey and excavation techniques.

·        Crew chief candidates should have or be willing to attain CPR/First Aid certification.

·        Crew chief candidates should have a minimum of one year supervisory experience.

·        Knowledge of National Historic Preservation Act and Standards as well as SHPO standards.

·        Demonstrated experience to easily deal with ambiguity such as unexpected changes in weather, changes in client demands, and changes in project priorities.

·        Prior experience accurately completing field documents, site forms, and reporting actions.

·        Strong competency in GPS, GIS (Trimble, ArcGIS 10), general MS Office applications and Access database skills required.

·        Possess strong writing and effective communications skills.

·        Candidate must be able to work within a group and individual setting with ability to work on multiple projects, completing all delegated tasks as required by client and within a specified timeline.

·        Must be organized, detail oriented, with the ability to take clear and accurate field notes.

Architectural Historian

Overview of Responsibilities:

Identify and evaluate above-ground cultural resources (buildings, structures, objects, sites, and districts) for eligibility listing in the National Register of Historic Places; documenting these resources through research, survey, and analysis; and aiding in the management of these resources in accordance with the National Historic Preservation Act and other federal, state, local and international cultural resource laws. Conduct on-site investigation, survey, and documentation through written descriptions, measurements, sketches/drawings, photographic recordation and oral interviews. Work with other disciplines, including archaeology, architecture, landscape architecture, planning and engineering to integrate the consideration of cultural resources into project development and execution. Work with technical field and office staff, managers, and administrative staff to ensure that projects meet quality standards.

Architectural Historian Qualifications:

·        Bachelor's degree in Historic Preservation of Architecture, Architectural History or History; Master's degree preferred.

·        Knowledge on HABS/HAER recording standards and PacNW SHPO reporting standards and processes for build environment resources.

·        3-5 years of experience in the field of architectural history desired.

·        Demonstrated experience to easily deal with ambiguity such as unexpected changes in weather, changes in work schedule, changes in client demands, and changes in project priorities.

·        Candidate must be able to work within a group and individual setting with ability to work on multiple projects, completing all delegated tasks as required by client and within a specified timeline.

·        Possess strong writing and effective communications skills.

·        Prefer strong competency in GIS (Trimble, ArcGIS 10), general MS Office applications and Access database skills required.

·        Must be organized, detail oriented, with the ability to take clear and accurate field notes.

Compensation will be determined based on experience. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, or national origin. 

Interested? Submit a cover letter, indicating salary range requirements, along with your CV/resume as a PDF or Word file to sbell@stellee.com  No phone calls please.