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Senior Archaeologist

Employer
Emh & T
Location
New Albany, Ohio
Closing date
Dec 7, 2024
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Position Type
Cultural Resource Management
Discipline
Archaeology
Hours
Full Time
Organization Type
Business
EMH&T is seeking a Senior Archaeologist to join our Columbus, OH team.

The position will serve as a senior technical lead for our cultural resources practice. Based on a candidate's experience and career goals, there is the opportunity to serve in a more predominant management role.

Our Cultural Resources team works on a variety of projects that require compliance with federal, state and local regulations, and we are committed to excellence in our work. Projects may range from small, local surveys to large, out of state projects.

Responsibilities
  • Serve as a senior technical lead for cultural resources management projects.
  • Oversee the planning and implementation of multiple, simultaneous cultural resources projects, with assistance from EMH&T's project managers.
  • Provide oversight, technical direction and training to less experienced professional staff.
  • Advise and consult with project managers to ensure project compliance with the National Historic Preservation Act and associated federal and state regulations.
  • Coordinate with clients and government agencies (e.g., Ohio State Historic Preservation Office and other SHPOs).
  • Serve as authorized project reviewer of cultural resources reports.
  • Supervise the analysis and formation of recommendations in written reports.
  • Oversee and ensure technical accuracy of field investigations, data analysis, and report writing.
  • Assist with proposal writing, budget preparation, invoicing and scheduling.
  • Pursue new project opportunities.
  • Help promote and maintain a safe, respectful, and collaborative work environment.
  • Be able to work productively as part of a team, in a dynamic and fast-paced environment.

Qualifications
  • Graduate degree (MA/MS or Ph.D.) in anthropology, archaeology, or closely related field.
  • Meet the Secretary of Interior's Professional Qualifications for Archaeology.
  • Experience and ability to serve as the Principal Investigator (PI) for complex, high-profile projects for a variety of clients and sectors.
  • Strong working knowledge of National Historic Preservation Act (Section 106, Section 110), National Environmental Policy Act, and associated federal and state laws and regulations.
  • Minimum of 10 years demonstrated, full-time experience working on cultural resources projects, with progressive experience toward directing research efforts/projects.
  • The ability to independently identify Pre-Contact and Historic Period cultural resources.

Preferred Qualifications
  • ODOT Prequalification in Archaeological Investigations
  • Professional accreditation, e.g., Registered Professional Archaeologist (RPA)
  • Experience with cemeteries and history/architecture
  • Experience and capability across the US in providing cultural resources services
  • Experience with using Ground Penetrating Radar (GPR) for cultural resources surveys

Physical Requirements:

The work may be physically demanding and work environment described here are representative of those that an employee in the above-listed position(s) will encounter and must be met to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

Benefits

EMH&T offers a generous benefit package to all full-time employees that includes medical, dental, vision, pharmacy, medical & dependent care FSAs, paid vacation, sick and personal leaves, paid community service time off, paid parental leave, 401(k) with match, company paid life insurance, a wellness reimbursement, an employee recognition program, an employee assistance program that includes legal and identify theft services. Annually, based on yearend business results, an employee's eligibility for a merit increase and/or bonus is reviewed taking into account the individual's performance and contributions.

Must be legally authorized and permitted to work within the US without any restrictions or time limitations.

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