Job ID: 55372

Location: Professional & Supervisory

Full/Part Time: Full-Time

Regular/Temporary: Regular

ABOUT THIS POSITION

The Phoenix Arts and Culture Department supports, champions, and promotes the City's arts, culture, and educational community to make Phoenix a great place to live, work, and visit. The S'edav Va'aki Museum and the City's Archaeology Office are a division of the Arts and Culture Department and are seeking a dynamic individual to serve as the next City Archaeologist.

This position is the archaeological technical expert for the City to ensure that the City remains in compliance with federal and state laws, regulations, policies, ordinances, and current industry standards regarding archaeological and cultural resources and to ensure best practices for the treatment (including interpretation) of City-owned archaeological sites. The City Archaeologist is responsible for developing successful partnerships with, and acts as the City's liaison to Tribal communities, state and federal agencies, stakeholder organizations, and the public.

The position provides management-level advice to department administration and outside entities on technical and regulatory archaeological policy issues and concerns. The City Archaeologist provides supervision and technical oversight of permanent employees and consultants hired under direct contract to the City or by private entities to conduct archaeological investigations. These investigations include preparing plans and reporting for archaeological inventory, monitoring and data recovery. The position is responsible for overseeing the development of archaeological treatment plans and regulatory compliance actions and routinely reviewing and evaluating the impacts of City and applicant activities on archaeological/cultural resources. The City Archaeologist is also charged with managing archaeological resources and investigations within the boundaries of the S'edav Va'aki Museum.

IDEAL CANDIDATE

• High ethical standing in the archaeological community.
• Knowledge and experience working with GIS-based datasets.
• Demonstrable ability to work collaboratively and respectfully with Tribal members.
• Strong public presentation skills, including with media.
• Strong business writing and oral communications skills.
• Ability to multi-task and manage a large workload.

SALARY

Pay Range: $97,780.80 - $131,040.00 annually. 

Hiring Range: $97,780.80 - $107,806.40 annually. 

Pay Range Explanation:

• Pay range is the entire compensation range for the position classification.
• Hiring range is an estimate of where you can receive an offer. The actual salary offer will carefully consider a wide range of factors, including your skills, qualifications, experience, education, licenses, training, and internal equity.

BENEFITS

A comprehensive benefits package is offered which includes:

• Traditional pension with employer and employee contributions, click here for more details: Pension Information
• 401(a) and 457 plans with employer contributions
• Choice of generous medical HMO, PPO, or HSA/HDHP plans
• Medical enrollment includes a monthly $150 City contribution to a Post-Employment Health Plan
• Wellness incentive of up to $720 annually
• Dental, vision, and life insurance options
• Employer paid long-term disability
• Free Bus/light rail pass
• Tuition reimbursement program up to $6,500 per year
• Paid time off includes 13.5 paid holidays, 12 vacation days, and 15 sick days and personal leave days
• Paid Parental Leave for eligible employees up to 480 hours (12 weeks) of paid leave for the birth, adoption, or foster care placement of a child during a 12-month period
• Federal Student Loan Forgiveness offered through Savi

For more details, visit: Unit 007 Benefits

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Five years of professional archaeologist experience.
• Including two years of professional museum/cultural resource management work.
• Master's degree in archaeology or anthropology.
• As a condition of employment, the successful candidate must be able to:
  • With six months of hire, obtain an Arizona Antiquities Action Permit as a Principal Investigator AND
  • Within one year of hire, complete documented training in Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act and implementing regulations (36 CFR Part 800).
  • The costs of required training for employees will be covered by the City. 
• The City job description can be found here.
• All finalists for positions are subject to a criminal background check applicable to the department or position.
• Some positions require the use of personal or City vehicles on City business. Individuals must be physically capable of operating the vehicles safely, possess a valid driver's license and have an acceptable driving record. Use of a personal vehicle for City business will be prohibited if the employee is not authorized to drive a City vehicle or if the employee does not have personal insurance coverage.
• For information regarding pre-screening and driving positions, click here.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

The minimum qualifications listed above, plus:

• Seven years of professional archaeologist experience, including a background in Southwest Archaeology, specifically Hohokam culture.
• Experience consulting with federally recognized Tribes.
• Supervisory experience.
• Experience developing and managing program and project-specific budgets.
• Experience with prehistoric archaeological feature documentation and preservation.
• Experience creating policy documents, managing contracts and creating scopes of work.

RECRUITMENT DATES

Recruitment closes September 3, 2024. All materials must be received by 11:59 p.m. on this date.

This is a position-based recruitment and will not result in any ongoing eligibility list. This recruitment and any selection processes resulting from this recruitment may be used to fill other related vacancies within the organization now or in the near future.

HOW TO APPLY

Apply online by completing the required information and attaching, as one document, your cover letter and resume. Please include your experience as it relates to the qualifications stated above. Only the highest qualified may be posted to the eligible to hire list. The results of the resume screening process will be sent to your primary email address.

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Grand Canyon National Park is hiring!

2 Positions: GS-0193-09 Archaeologist, Critical Need Hire

Duration: 30 days with possibility of another 30-day extension

Hourly: $28.73 (GS-09 Step 1) to $37.35 (GS-09 step 10)

POSITION DESCRIPTION: These are Critical Need Hire positions that can be filled for 30 days with the possibility of another 30-day extension. This appointment does not offer status in the Federal government and cannot be converted to a permanent position.

How to Apply: Please email your resume, list of references, and transcripts (if qualifying based on education or a combination of education and experience) to:

Ellen Brennan, Cultural Resources Program Manager: Ellen_Brennan@nps.gov

DUTIES: The position works primarily with the park’s Cultural Resource/Archaeology Program within the Science and Resource Management Division. The duties of this position include:

• Conducting archaeological monitoring of ground disturbing activities related to construction of the Transcanyon Waterline (TCWL).
• Identifying and recording archaeological features and artifacts related to ancestral and historic cultural groups of Northern Arizona.
• Recording site data (site records, excavation records, maps, photographs, artifact inventories, geospatial data, field notes), site condition, and site impact and treatment assessments.
• Entering archeological site, artifact, photograph, and project data into park databases.
• Archiving site data and processing specimens recovered in the field.
• Observation, identification, and recording of archaeological materials in areas of soil disturbance and immediately adjacent lands.
• Mitigation of archaeological discoveries through data recovery.
• Reporting on daily work activities, session reports, and year end reporting.
• Working with construction crews, project managers, and construction management representatives (CMRs).

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT: This position includes the requirements listed below. By stating you wish to be considered for this position, you are agreeing to comply with all conditions of employment.

• Occupancy in government quarters is expected unless the individual has housing in the local area. Housing is in Grand Canyon Village on the South Rim.
• You will be required to work one weekend each pay period, some holidays, and/or occasionally earn overtime. Your schedule will most often be eight, 10-hour days with six days off. Your schedule will follow the schedule of the TCWL construction crew.
• You will be required to travel overnight away from home. The TCWL project is largely focused on work in the inner canyon at this time. Current work is focused at the Phantom Ranch Delta, Havasupai Gardens, and Plateau Point. Crew for these work locations are staying at the Havasupai Gardens Trail Crew bunkhouse and the Phantom bunkhouse. Activities include:
• • Backpacking into work locations, generally not more than 9 miles one way. personal supplies may be transported by mule or helicopter or may need to be carried in your backpack.
  • Hike in early the first day of the work cycle and hike out on the eighth day of the work cycle. 
  • Working in the inner canyon during the summer’s very hot weather conditions. Hiking in and out of the canyon during monsoons and snow events. 
  • Backpacking requires carrying up to approximately 20% of your body weight in personal camping gear, food and water, and fieldwork tools and supplies. 
  • You will work under all weather conditions in a remote and harsh environment. 
  • You may be camping in a tent for up to 8 days at a time or staying in shared lodging (bunkhouses) for up to 8 days at a time.

• You may be required to complete training and operate a four-wheel drive vehicle.
• You will be required to wear a uniform (NPS field).
• You will be required to operate a government motor vehicle as part of your official duties; a valid driver's license is required. Prior to your first official motor vehicle operation, you will be required to sign an affidavit certifying to your possession of a valid State issued driver's license that is current and has not been revoked, suspended, canceled, or otherwise disqualified in any way to prohibit your operation of a motor vehicle. You will also submit a photocopy of your valid State issued driver's license.

Credit will be given for all appropriate qualifying experience. To receive credit for experience, your resume MUST clearly indicate the nature of the duties and responsibilities for each position, starting and ending dates of employment (month/year), and the resume must reflect full and/or part-time or total number of hours worked (i.e., work 40+ hours a week, rather than indicating full-time). If part-time, the hours must be annotated to be able to pro-rate the amount of qualified specialized experience.

BASIC REQUIREMENTS: This position has basic requirements required by the Office of Personnel Management. Candidates who do not meet this requirement will receive no further consideration for this position. It is recommended to submit any and all transcripts you have to justify this requirement (under grad, grad, etc). Applicants must meet one of the following:

EDUCATION: Possess a bachelor's or higher degree that includes 3 semester hours each in the following course areas: History of archeology; Archeology of a major geographical area such as North America or Africa; Regional archeology, archeological cultures, or sites in a specific part or portion of a major geographical area to acquire or develop a foundation for regional specialization for professional development; and theory and methods of archeology. Methods include, but are not limited to, typology, classification, sampling, cultural evolution, diffusion, dating, and analytical techniques; Archeological field school, to provide a basic understanding of theoretical and practical approaches to research design implementation, field preservation techniques, and report preparation by participation in actual field work.

AND Six semester hours of related course work in: geography, geology, or cultural geography; history, historiography, or historical archeology; environmental studies; scientific writing (nonfiction English composition); and/or surveying.

AND Archeological field school.

- OR -

RELATED CURRICULUM: Degree in anthropology (with emphasis on ethnology, physical anthropology, or scientific linguistics), history, American studies, or a related discipline may be accepted as satisfying in full the educational requirements, provided the curriculum supplied academic course work sufficiently similar to the requirements above (including archeological field school). You must include transcripts.

- OR -

EXPERIENCE: Four years of archeological work experience that demonstrated a thorough knowledge of the fundamental principles and theories of professional archeology. The work experience must have included archeology field experience, which may include that gained in an archeological field school. Field experience should have included a combination of professional experience in archeological survey, excavation, laboratory analysis, and preparation of written materials. Applicants with such field experience should, after additional experience under the direction of a higher-grade archeologist, be able to demonstrate the ability to be a crew chief, directing the work of others at a single location as a part of a larger archeological project. You must include hours worked.

- OR -

Combination of education and experience: College-level education or training that provided knowledge equivalent to that described in A above, plus appropriate technical experience or additional education. You must include transcripts.

AND

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: To qualify for this position at the GS-09 grade level, you must possess one of the following minimum qualifications:

EXPERIENCE: At least one full year of specialized experience comparable in scope and responsibility to the GS-07 grade level in the Federal service (obtained in either the public or private sectors). Specialized experience is defined as planning and conducting archeological resource surveys, preparing archeological survey reports, and evaluating the significance of archeological resources. You must include hours worked.

-OR-

EDUCATION: Successful completion of at least two years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to a master's degree or a master's in archeology or equivalent graduate degree (36 semester hours or 54 quarter hours). You must provide transcripts.

-OR-

Successful completion of a combination of education and experience as described above. Example: 6 months of specialized experience described above, (50% of the required specialized experience) and one and a half years (27 hours) of related graduate education (50% of the educational requirement for GS-09, in excess of that required for the GS-07 level which is one year). Note: one year of graduate level education equals the number of semester hours required by the college or university attended (if not provided 18 semester hours will be considered as meeting 1 year of graduate education). You must include transcripts and hours worked.

Grand Canyon National Park is hiring one GS-09 Term Archaeologist (series 0193) position to work as a cultural resource monitor for park infrastructure projects.

Duty Station is the Grand Canyon South Rim. Salary is $59,966 - $77,955 per year. Per Diem is available for all backcountry travel. The initial appointment is not-to-exceed 13 months but can be extended up to 4 total years based on project need.

The application period  is 07/18/2024 to 08/01/2024 via USAJobs.gov.

https://www.usajobs.gov/job/799954000

Hiring Agency	Western Area Power Administration, Desert Southwest (DSW) Desert Southwest Region, Environmental Office (G9400)
Position Title	Archaeologist
Series/Grade	GS-0193-11/12
Salary	$75,783.00 to $118,079.00 Per Year
Announcement Number	24-WG-00410-12480584-DE
Open To	The Public
USAJOBS Link	https://www.usajobs.gov/job/800375000
Open Period	07/17/2024 to 07/29/2024
Applicant Limit	n/a
Appointment	Permanent
Work Schedule	Full Time
Remote/Telework	Situational Telework
Promotion Potential	GS-12
Duty Location	Phoenix, AZ
Questions? Contact	PMAcareers@WAPA.gov

Statistical Research, Inc. (SRI), a cultural resources management (CRM) consulting firm, has two full-time positions available for a Project Director (PD) based out of its Tucson, Arizona office. SRI provides comprehensive CRM services to private and government clients at the federal, state, and local levels throughout the western United States from offices in Arizona, California, Colorado, New Mexico, and Washington, and there are times when these offices provide project-specific support to each other.

Minimum qualifications and Experience:

The ideal candidates will have an M.A. or M.S. degree in anthropology with a focus on precontact or historical-period archaeology, be able to be Register of Professional Archaeologist certified, and possess a minimum of five years of field experience, with at least two years of experience as a field supervisor on survey, testing, and data recovery projects. The candidate must be permittable in Arizona, with a working command of federal and state cultural resources statutes, regulations, and laws. Demonstrated prior experience serving as lead author for Section 106 compliance reports will be viewed favorably.

SRI offers a compensation package that includes an anticipated pay range between $54,080-$74,880 annually, professional development, and a comprehensive benefits package which includes medical, dental, life and disability insurance; a retirement plan; and paid vacation/sick leave. The salary for this exempt position will be commensurate with the applicant’s credentials, experience, and industry standards.

In the field you will have a daily food allowance of $59 per day (no receipts required).

Job Description:

The PD position is responsible for planning and implementing survey, testing, monitoring, and data recovery plans. The PD coordinates—through the appropriate channels—all tasks associated with fieldwork, analysis, and reporting. The responsibilities of the PD typically involve traveling and work in both the field and office. The PD is responsible for report writing and having a solid understanding of the basics of cultural resource management.

For small- and medium-sized projects, the PD may assume additional tasks typically assigned to a Principal Investigator (PI), although you will work under the mentorships of the PI for that project. For larger projects, the PD will work in tandem with experience project directors and/or the PI and to ensure that all the tasks associated with project implementation are accomplished. We will provide the training you will need to meet your deadlines, remain on budget, and meet SRI’s standard of care.

A PD will typically work on multiple projects simultaneously so the ability to multitask is critical. Once you have settled in at SRI, you will have the opportunity to train crew technicians and crew leads in archaeological field methods. We strive for a harmonious and productive work environment with our fellow SRI staff members and clients are looking for individuals who see the same.

How to Apply:

Applications should be submitted via e-mail to srijobs@sricrm.com with “Project Director – Arizona” referenced in the subject line and should include a resume of relevant experience and references (with contact information, including email addresses and telephone numbers). Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. Only applications submitted via srijobs@sricrm.com will be considered.

AZTEC is currently seeking resumes from qualified Archaeological Technicians for an excavation up near Payson, AZ. 

The role will be to assist with an excavation project approximately 2 hours north of metropolitan Phoenix for AZTEC's Cultural Resource Group.  Potential opportunity to transition to full-time once project has been completed. 

Minimum Pay is $23/hour.

Primary Duties:

• Perform archaeological research and conduct site file searches at federal, state, tribal, and private repositories
• Assist with phased data recovery
• Apply standardized field methods and complete field forms thoroughly and accurately
• Assist with lab work

Job Qualifications (Education, Experience, and Skills):

• A minimum of a bachelor's degree in anthropology, archaeology, or closely related field; OR equivalent combination of education and experience 
• Completion of academic-sponsored field school or a minimum of 6 months of experience in Cultural Resource Management (CRM) 
• Previous experience performing archaeological excavation 
• Ability to perform fieldwork in adverse conditions (rugged terrain, remote locations, hot and cold temperatures, arid environments, dense vegetation) and carry up to 25 pounds of equipment 
• Excellent oral and written communication skills 
• Ability to work both independently or as part of a team; strong initiative 
• Ability and willingness to travel – project is outside Phoenix metropolitan area. 
• Reliable transportation  
• Valid Driver's License, with the ability to maintain insurability under the company's insurance carrier 
• Experience collecting field data using ESRI software is preferred 
• Experience with the respectful treatment and housing of ancestral remains. 

Competencies (To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies):

•        Communicative – interacts openly with others; can maintain relationships, works well independently or with a team.

•        Consultative - Consults with other disciplines as needed; tolerates different perspectives or opinions.

•        Decisive & Action Oriented - Has a high level of energy and stamina; gets things done; makes sound educated but rapid decisions even when short of information; enjoys managing challenging projects and works well in fast-paced and pressure environments. Self-motivated and proactive

•        Flexible - Adapts to new challenges and circumstances; able to multi-task; thrives on variety and frequently changing environments; creative problem solver. Resourcefulness, with minimal direction.

•        Analytical – Uses sound data, and procedures, and follows all laws, rules, and regulations but is a solutionist or problem-solver. 

•        Conscientious and Organized – Believes professional integrity is paramount; understands the importance of project records; responsive to clients and deadline oriented; quality oriented.

Working Conditions and Environment:

Will need the ability to establish rapport quickly with others working on the same project, and be able to promote a positive team environment.  Working knowledge of dealing with a diverse population while using tact, diplomacy, and respect.

AZTEC Culture:

• Action oriented and flexible
• Zealous supporter of clients and teammates
• Thinking toward future and personal growth
• Equitable, inclusive, and diverse
• Collaborative comradery

AZTEC Benefits:

AZTEC offers competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, life insurance, short and long-term disability, flexible spending accounts, Paid-time-Off, and a 401(k) plan.

AZTEC Overview:

AZTEC Engineering Group, Inc. (AZTEC) is headquartered in Phoenix, Arizona, and provides diversified technical and consulting services to clients in the United States. AZTEC is part of the TYPSA Group, an international consulting engineering firm with over 3,700 employees and more than 50 offices worldwide providing multidisciplinary consulting services in the fields of civil engineering, architecture, and environment. AZTEC has a diverse culture that focuses on providing rich opportunities for its employees.

AZTEC is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to affirmative action planning and encourages diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, disability, marital status, veteran status, housing status, or any other non-job-related characteristic under applicable law.

Please apply online at www.aztec.us/career.

Pinyon is different…

…and we want unique individuals to come learn, grow, and thrive within our 30-year employee-owned company. Pinyon is a purpose-driven firm that does work which matters in the communities we live; our employee-owners are encouraged to drive their career paths towards their career goals; we want you to be the next team member to experience our welcoming culture where work is rewarding.

Let us prove it!

If you're excited about this opportunity to contribute to a workplace that values diversity and fosters inclusivity, please apply, even if you think you do not fully meet the qualifications. Pinyon is a company of opportunity.

About this Position

Pinyon is seeking a full-time, salaried archaeological Field Director with extensive field experience in Arizona (and other four-corner states). A successful candidate will be collaborative, organized, and professional. This candidate will be responsible for conducting and/or assisting in Class I, II and III cultural resources inventories and support permitting and compliance. This position reports to the Archaeological Resources Group Manager and will work closely with Pinyon Principal Investigators and Project Managers. The position will be responsible for ensuring that inventory methods are implemented, and findings documented in accordance with all applicable standards and guidelines.  

Responsibilities will include leading and supervising field staff; recording archeological sites (precontact and historic) identified during inventory; preparing National Register of Historic Places (NRHP) eligibility recommendations; site testing for NRHP evaluations; monitoring fieldwork quality and reviewing paperwork/notes; conducting background research and preparing desktop assessments; analyzing artifacts; construction monitoring; and writing technical reports. Candidates must be able to identify and record archaeological sites, artifacts, features, soil characteristics, and understand site identification, delineation, and documentation procedures. The ideal candidate should be able to manage time independently, adhere to established budgets and schedules, maintain a professional demeanor, and interact productively with team members to meet project deadlines and team goals.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• MS or MA degree in Anthropology or Archaeology
• Meet the Secretary of Interior’s Professional Qualification Standards for Archaeology (36 CFR 61)
• communications skills
• Ability to conduct pedestrian inventory up to 8 miles per day carrying 40 pounds of gear
• Be able to safely perform physically demanding tasks in adverse environmental conditions
• Knowledge/experience with anticipated/typical Colorado Plateau, Rocky Mountains, Four Corners, and Great Basin cultural resources
• Two to six years of experience conducting Class III cultural resource inventories and associated reporting
• Knowledge of Section 106, Section 4(f) Compliance, ARPA, NAGPRA, Antiquities Act, and relevant state legislation
• Qualified for listing on federal and state permits as Field Director and/or Principal Investigator in Arizona, Colorado, Utah, and/or New Mexico
• Knowledge of ASM & ADOT processes from scoping through consultation
• Knowledge of field data collection and site forms
• Field crew supervisory or field director experience
• Technical writing and document review
• Ability to travel
• Valid driver’s license and good driving record
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively with a variety of colleagues, clients, agencies, and other project stakeholders, of all levels and diverse backgrounds
• Employment is contingent upon the results of a background check

Application Process

To submit your resume and cover letter visit our careers page at https://pinyon-env.net/careers/, select your desired position, click 'Apply Now' on the right, and complete the submission form. For any accommodation needs during the application process, please reach out to Employee Services via email at careers@pinyon-env.com or by phone at 303.980.5200. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.

Summary of Benefits

Pinyon offers a comprehensive range of benefits including accrued vacation, sick, and paid holidays; 100% employer paid premiums for health insurance through United Health, 100% employer paid premiums for base dental and vison insurances through MetLife; long term disability; life insurance; ESOP and employer matching 401k.  Pinyon also offers several bonus programs including an overtime bonus program, profit share program, and a spot bonus program.

EEO Statement

Pinyon is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

About Pinyon

Pinyon was established in 1993 by Lauren Evans, PE, and she has grown Pinyon from a one-woman outfit based out of her garage, to a thriving and growing environmental consulting firm. The firm now employs over 80 environmental professionals and support personnel and has expanded from its headquarters in Lakewood, Colorado (near Denver) to include branch offices in Loveland and Colorado Springs, Colorado, as well as a satellite office in Phoenix, Arizona. Pinyon is a client-centric environmental consulting firm that works towards collaborative solutions to advance our clients’ needs while protecting environmental health and safety. Pinyon supports private and public sector projects for commercial and industrial, energy, public works, federal, and transportation clients. Given the depth and breadth of our technical team, we are the go-to firm for permitting and compliance on the local level and looking to expand our NEPA qualifications across multiple market sectors. Pinyon is committed to continue to expand our portfolio of projects both in our current geographies and elsewhere in the United States.

Job Title:	Archaeological Field Director	Position Type:	Full Time
Department:	Archaeological Resources	FLSA Status:	Exempt
Location:	Phoenix / Tempe, Arizona	Rate of Pay:	$55,000-$75,0000 DOE

Job Description

Are you looking for an exciting career where you can put your skills and talents to work at a company you can feel proud to be a part of? Do you want a workplace that will challenge you and offer you learning and growth opportunities?  We encourage you to apply for this opportunity.  We provide the atmosphere to allow individuals to grow professionally.  We’d love you to join our team of friendly, hard-working, dedicated and collaborative professionals.  Our ideal candidate is seeking challenging work and is committed to quality.

We work with top-tier public and private clients supporting medium to large scale environmental projects. Work includes all aspects of cultural resource management including cultural records reviews, surveys, testing, data recovery, monitoring as well as authoring and implementing mitigation and management plans. 

Role Overview

We have a career opportunity for a Senior Archaeologist join our team in Phoenix, AZ.

Your Impact

• Conducting field and desktop archeology investigations and preparing reports.
• Scheduling, managing, and conducting fieldwork and documentation associated with archaeological projects for a variety of clients throughout the southwestern United States.
• Responsible for contributing to the development of various levels of National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA)-compliant documentation.
• Working collaboratively with a variety of project teams and clients in the public and private sectors and handling concurrent assignments.
• Working with federal and state agencies to develop and implement Programmatic Agreements
• Will travel throughout the southwestern United States. Approximately 30% overnight travel.
• Prepare proposals for internal and external clients.

Who You Are

Required Qualifications

• BA/BS degree (MS/MA preferred) in Archaeology, Anthropology, or related field.
• 5 - 7 + years of professional level experience researching, analyzing, developing and managing archaeological and historic preservation plans, staff, and resources.
• Meet Secretary of the Interior’s Professional Qualification Standards for Archaeology to perform duties for NHPA Section 106 and NEPA compliance.
• Ability to be added to archaeological permits on state, federal, and tribal lands in the U.S. Southwest.
• 5 + years of experience working with National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) 
• Working knowledge of the National Historic Preservation Act (NHPA), Section 106 compliance, and general archeological practices is required.
• Knowledge of the State Historic Preservation Act (A.R.S.  § 41-861 et seq), and the Arizona Antiquities Act (A.R.S.  § 41-841 et seq), Title 37, Public Land statutes, and ASLD Administrative Rules and Regulations.
• Experience working on local, state, and federal projects. 
• Knowledge of Southwestern archaeology, anthropology, history and historic preservation.
• Ability to analyze technical reports for accurate information regarding cultural resources, legal descriptions, and land ownership.  
• Ability to apply methods, techniques and practices used to direct archaeological and historic site assessment and mitigation programs.
• Ability to research, analyze, develop, and manage archaeological and historic preservation plans, staff, and resources.
• Ability to coordinate archaeological mitigation measures for the preservation of cultural resources through avoidance or recovery of significant archaeological materials.
• Must be detail oriented and have excellent verbal and written communication skills, strong organizational skills, and must be technologically proficient including experience with databases. 
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively and communicate effectively with various project teams and a variety of clients in the public and private sectors and handle concurrent assignments.
• Ability to grow, mentor, and manage small teams of archaeologists and project staff. 
• Must have the capability to prepare proposals for internal and external clients.
• Ability to communicate with Federal and State agencies and the private sector. 
• Ability and willingness to travel throughout the southwestern United States.  Approximately 30% overnight travel.
• Must pass drug test, background check, and must have a satisfactory driving record in accordance with the Company's driving (MVR) policy.

Compensation range $85,000 - $105,000

About Us

About WSP

WSP USA is the U.S. operating company of WSP, one of the world's leading engineering and professional services firms. Dedicated to serving local communities, we are engineers, planners, technical experts, strategic advisors and construction management professionals. WSP USA designs lasting solutions in the buildings, transportation, energy, water and environment markets. With more than 15,000 employees in over 300 offices across the U.S., we partner with our clients to help communities prosper.

www.wsp.com

WSP provides a flexible and agile workplace model while meeting client needs. Employees are also afforded a comprehensive suite of benefits including medical, dental, vision, disability, life, and retirement savings focused on providing health and financial stability throughout the employee’s career.

At WSP, we want to give our employees the challenges they seek to grow their careers and knowledge base. Your daily contributions to your team will be essential in meeting client objectives, goals and challenges. Are you ready to get started?

WSP USA (and all of its U.S. companies) is an Equal Opportunity Employer Race/Age/Color/Religion/Sex/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/National Origin/Disability or Protected Veteran Status.

The selected candidate must be authorized to work in the United States.

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Reclamation is seeking a career professional looking for an opportunity to capitalize on their expertise as a Archeologist. Make a difference in the West by assisting in meeting increasing water demands while protecting the environment.

Salary: $62,635 - $98,515 per year

Pay scale & grade: GS 9-11

Location:  1 vacancy in Glendale, AZ

Remote job: No

Telework eligible: Yes—as determined by the agency policy.

Travel Required: Occasional travel - You may be expected to travel for this position.

Relocation expenses reimbursed: No

Appointment type: Term - Not to Exceed 4 Years

Work schedule: Full-Time

Service: Competitive

Promotion potential: 11

https://www.usajobs.gov/job/790015400

AZTEC is currently seeking qualified Prinicpal Investigators to join our Phoenix, Arizona Cultural Resources Group.

Job Description 

The purpose of this role is to develop and manage archaeological projects of all sizes from start to completion. It also involves managing staff; participating in fieldwork; preparing work plans, research designs, and technical reports; and serving as a technical reviewer. Below is a list of duties for this position.

Primary Duties:

• Perform archaeological and archival research 
• Manage projects, including staff, fieldwork, deliverables, schedules, and budgets  
• Develop, track, and maintain schedules and budgets 
• Perform archaeological and archival research 
• Plan for, coordinate, and obtain requisite permitting for all types of field projects and adhere to all applicable agency guidelines/policies 
• Understand and adhere to project-specific client/agency guidelines and standards for fieldwork and reporting 
• Direct and participate in all aspects of archaeological investigations, report writing, and administrative duties; oversee analyses 
• Recruit and manage field technicians 
• Serve as primary author on technical reports, research designs, treatment plans, and other technical documents 
• Coordinate effectively with permitting and land managing agencies, as well as subcontractors, and vendors 
• Foster and maintain positive working relationships with state and federal agency staff, tribes, internal clients and team members 
• Take initiative, resolve problems, and improve procedures as appropriate to assure tasks are completed effectively 
• Current understanding of client/agency guidelines and standards for fieldwork and reporting 
• Assist with business development goals and objectives 
• Assist with training and mentoring cultural resources staff in topics including Section 106 process, developing historic contexts and research designs, evaluating site eligibility and project effects, and site recording protocols

Job Qualifications (Education, Experience, and Skills): 

• Minimum of MA or MS in anthropology, archaeology, or a closely related field. PhD preferred.

• Registered Professional Archaeologist (RPA).

• Meet Secretary of the Interior’s Professional Qualification Standards for Archaeology.

• Minimum of eight (8) years of experience in Cultural Resource Management (CRM) and a minimum of two (2) years of experience as a principal investigator or project director. 

• Ability to be permitted as a principal investigator (or equivalent) by federal, tribal, and state (AZ, NV, UT) agencies

• Ability to keep and maintain accurate and complete records of work conducted

• Experience organizing and maintaining data, and completing archaeological site and excavation forms

• Ability to conduct archaeological research and analysis

• Experience reviewing, writing and editing technical documents and reviewing collected field data (forms, GIS, photographs, etc.) for completeness and accuracy

• Demonstrated knowledge of federal, tribal, state (AZ, NV, UT), and local cultural resource management and historic preservation regulations

• Extensive knowledge of cultural resources in the Southwest and/or Great Basin

• Demonstrated understanding of GPS, GIS (Tablet, ArcGIS 10)

• Experience obtaining permits for archaeological excavations

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

• Demonstrated experience managing and completing projects on time, within budget

• Ability to work as a team member

• Ability to walk up to 10 miles per day in adverse conditions (rugged terrain, remote locations, hot and cold temperatures, arid environments, dense vegetation) and carry up to 25 pounds of equipment

• Ability and willingness to travel overnight and/or out of state 

• Experience in Southwest and/or Great Basin preferred 

• A high degree of professionalism and competence in project execution and delivery 
• Lithic (flaked or ground stone) analyst preferred 
• Valid Driver's License, with the ability to maintain insurability under the company's insurance carrier

Competencies (To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies):

• Communicative – interacts openly with others; can maintain relationships, works well independently or with a team.
• Consultative - Consults with other disciplines as needed; tolerates different perspectives or opinions.
• Decisive & Action Oriented - Has a high level of energy and stamina; gets things done; makes sound educated but rapid decisions even when short of information; enjoys managing challenging projects and works well in fast-paced and pressure environments. Self-motivated and proactive
• Flexible - Adapts to new challenges and circumstances; able to multi-task; thrives on variety and frequently changing environments; creative problem solver. Resourcefulness, with minimal direction.
• Analytical – Uses sound data, and procedures, and follows all laws, rules, and regulations but is a solutionist or problem-solver. 
• Conscientious and Organized – Believes professional integrity is paramount; understands the importance of project records; responsive to clients and deadline oriented; quality oriented.

Working Conditions and Environment:

This position will require general supervision and will have to use independent judgment within established guidelines. Generally, uses advanced knowledge to analyze, interpret, or make deductions from varying facts or circumstances.

Will need the ability to establish rapport quickly with others working on the same project, and be able to promote a positive team environment.  Working knowledge of dealing with a diverse population while using tact, diplomacy, and respect.

AZTEC Culture:

• Action oriented and flexible
• Zealous supporter of clients and teammates
• Thinking toward future and personal growth
• Equitable, inclusive, and diverse
• Collaborative comradery

AZTEC Benefits:

AZTEC offers competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, life insurance, short and long-term disability, flexible spending accounts, Paid-time-Off, and a 401(k) plan. Minimum pay for this position is $66,560.

AZTEC Overview:

AZTEC Engineering Group, Inc. (AZTEC) is headquartered in Phoenix, Arizona, and provides diversified technical and consulting services to clients in the United States. AZTEC is part of the TYPSA Group, an international consulting engineering firm with over 3,700 employees and more than 50 offices worldwide providing multidisciplinary consulting services in the fields of civil engineering, architecture, and environment. AZTEC has a diverse culture that focuses on providing rich opportunities for its employees.

AZTEC is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to affirmative action planning and encourages diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, disability, marital status, veteran status, housing status, or any other non-job-related characteristic under applicable law.

Please apply online at www.aztec.us/career.