Senior Archaeologist

Senior Archaeologist

FLSA: Exempt, Salary

STATUS: Full-Time

LOCATION: Rapid City, South Dakota

**This position requires the candidate to be located and work in and around Rapid City, SD. Relocation would be required for any candidates not currently in that geographic location**

Overview

As a Senior Archaeologist, you will play a crucial role in leading and managing archaeological projects, conducting research, and contributing to the understanding of historical civilizations and cultures. This senior-level position requires a comprehensive understanding of archaeological methods, project management skills, and the ability to mentor and guide junior archaeologists. This role requires a combination of leadership, project management, and regulatory compliance skills to ensure the effective preservation and management of cultural resources in accordance with relevant laws and regulations.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities

• Developing proposals and scopes of work including research design development and preservation planning.
• Organize and implement archaeological survey, testing, and data recovery projects in varying environments and weather conditions as well as scheduling staff and field logistics.
• Compose detailed notes of conditions, field procedures, and results.
• Utilize ArcGIS for planning, fieldwork, and report preparation stages.
• Identify historic and precontract artifacts from the Upper Plains and Midwest regions of the United States.
• Prepare, supervise, and review preparation of reports on investigations with assistance from staff.
• Lead small to large size field crews, and responsible for supervising and managing a small team (4-5 people).
• Work independently on projects as needed and demonstrated ability to exercise critical thinking.
• Work on multidisciplinary projects involving other Impact7G markets.
• Able to cross sell all Impact7Gs services.
• Research and publication of company supported projects.

• Possesses degree (Masters level or higher) in anthropology, archaeology, or related field required.
• Secretary of the Interior qualified in Archaeology.
• Minimum 3 years of experience in CRM with one year of project management.
• Proficient with the Microsoft Office products, including Teams, SharePoint, Outlook, Word, and Excel.
• Familiarity with Section 106 and National Register processes.
• Ability to use GPS units and ArcGIS.
• Demonstrated ability to carry projects to completion.
• Excellent teaching, written, and verbal communication skills.
• Supervise and manage 4-5 team members.

• Ph. D or Masters degree in anthropology, archaeology, or a related field.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in CRM with two years of project management experience.1 year of previous leadership experience, managing teams of people.
• Demonstrated research skills and field experience conducting archaeological investigations.
• Basic knowledge of Midwestern and Northern Plains prehistory, history, physiographic regions, cultural processes, and artifact typologies.
• An understanding of geomorphological principles.
• Basic analytical skills for site interpretation and evaluation, including developing research questions for National Register determinations.
• Register of Professional Archaeologists (RPA) certification.

• Conduct archaeological surveys and testing in varying environments and weather conditions.
• Walk up to 10 miles a day over uneven terrain.
• Use of soil probes, hand augers, shovel, and screens for up to 20 subsurface tests a day.
• Ability to stand, kneel, and crouch while digging excavation units and shovel tests.
• Carry up to 50 lbs. for up to one mile.

• Recruits, interviews, hires, and trains new staff.
• Oversees the daily workflow of the department.
• Provides constructive and timely performance evaluations.
• Handles discipline and termination of employees in accordance with company policy.

• Moderate, 40-60%, 60-80%, travel will be required for projects that are in state and out of state and will typically be for 1-2 weeks at a time.