Archaeologist III

What We're Looking For

• At HNTB, you can create a career that is meaningful to you while building communities that matter to all of us.
• For more than a century, we have been delivering solutions for some of the largest, most complex infrastructure projects across the country.
• With our historic growth, it is an exciting time to join our team of employee-owners.

• This opportunity entails being responsible for performing routine technical work in both field and laboratory settings.
• Archaeologists will take a hands-on approach using established methodologies and procedures to collect and document archaeological data.
• Directs fieldwork and supervises junior staff.
• Produces and interprets technical reports to greater project team.
• Conducts analysis of archaeological collections in laboratory using established protocol.

What You'll Do

• Works in both the field or laboratory/office settings depending on project needs. May be referred to as a Field Director or Lab Director.
• Performs assignments under the direction of Principal Investigators.
• Coordinates with Principal Investigators to ensure projects are completed within schedule and budget constraints.
• Maintains archaeology collections and files related to specific projects.
• Prepares technical reports in accordance with established guidelines.
• Keeps current with trends, literature, and new developments in the field of archaeology.
• May lead the work of more junior staff.
• May serve as a co-Principal Investigator.
• Conducts archaeological investigations in accordance with applicable state/federal guidelines; and performs fieldwork in adverse environmental conditions (i.e., rugged terrain, inclement weather, remote locations).
• May lead the lab personnel in the analysis and curation of archaeological collections utilizing established protocols and procedures.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

What You'll Need

• Bachelor's Degree in Anthropology, Archaeology, Collections Management, Museum Studies or a closely related field and 5 years of relevant experience, or
• Master's Degree in Anthropology, Archaeology, Collections Management, Museum Studies or a closely related field and 4 years of relevant experience

What You'll Bring

• Manages multiple survey crews to choreograph the activities required to fulfill the research design and contract, managing how others do their work and how they report.
• Serves as field contact for safety management and response.
• Writes and/or contributes to reports ensuring accuracy of documentation and reporting, determining NRHP recommendations.
• Makes good decisions, knowing when to escalate to other resources, and provides guidance to less experienced staff.
• Knows state and federal regulations.

What We Prefer

• Working for a private cultural resource consulting firm, non-profit, or government agency.
• Meets Secretary of the Interior's Standards in Archaeology.

Benefits

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• Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.
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• Locations: Nashville, TN (City Center)......................

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