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FLSA Status: Non-Exempt, Hourly
Reports To: Senior Archaeologist/Project Manager
Job Type: Full-time, Regular
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This position allows for remote work from anywhere within the state of Iowa.
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JOB SUMMARY: This position will plan and support cultural resources projects throughout Iowa, including fieldwork coordination, field data management, deliverables preparation and support, agency coordination, and other cultural resources-related project activities.
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ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions:
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Pre-field literature reviews
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Background and archival research
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Plan and coordinate fieldwork
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Assess and manage field data collected by others
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Archaeological site and isolate field documentation
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NRHP eligibility evaluations
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Draft deliverables preparation and deliverable revisions
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Daily monitoring and/or inspection forms
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Draft monitoring reports, testing and excavation logs, and excavation technical reports
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Coordinate with state and federal agencies
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Review cultural resource documents on behalf of state and federal agencies
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Serve as a Field Director or Principal Investigator
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Conduct Phase I (intensive) cultural resources inventory
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Document archaeological sites and IOs/IFs
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Conduct probing, shovel testing, and/or data recovery excavation
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Conduct archaeological monitoring during various construction activities
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Maintain regular and punctual attendance at work and meetings.
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Support, actively participate, and act in accordance with Wright¡¯s and Eocene Environmental Group's culture of safety and employee ownership.
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Comply with applicable federal, state, and local laws, rules, and regulations; maintains knowledge of and follows all company policies and procedures.
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OTHER DUTIES:? Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
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JOB REQUIREMENTS:
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Completed coursework leading to a degree in archaeology, anthropology, or related field:
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Crew Member ¨C minimum 2 years of college-level coursework and completion of a field school.
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Crew Chief ¨C bachelor¡¯s degree, completion of a field school, and 1 year of professional experience.
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Field Director / Project Archaeologist ¨C bachelor¡¯s degree, completion of a field school, 2 years of professional experience, and is permitted or qualified for agency permitting based on the SOI Professional Qualification Standards.
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Principal Investigator ¨C graduate degree, completion of a field school, 2 years professional experience as a Field Director, and is permitted or qualified for agency permitting based on the SOI Professional Qualification Standards.
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Proficient in prehistoric and/or historic archaeology in Iowa or the Midwest.
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Proficient in documenting archaeological sites and isolates in Iowa or the Midwest
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Use hand-held field technology (i.e., ArcGIS phone/tablet application paired with sub-meter GPS receivers)
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Pedestrian survey an average of 50 acres/8 miles per day (not including resource documentation) and carry personal health and safety equipment (i.e., personal water, sunscreen, etc.)
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Work in moderate weather conditions (fluctuating temperatures and inclement weather, including rain and snow)
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Perform work duties independently and efficiently, while working in a team setting.
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Ability to follow instruction and to make adjustments when provided feedback.
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Organized, motivated, thorough, accurate, dependable, and trustworthy.
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Excellent navigational skills (GPS and compass) and ability to navigate and drive 4WD vehicles.
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Ability to read, write and speak English sufficient to perform job duties and to interact and communicate with employees and vendors.
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PREFERRED EXPERIENCE:
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Proficiency using phone or tablets to document cultural resources.
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Proficiency with sub-meter GPS receiver.
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Proficiency with ArcGIS Field Maps and Survey123 applications (for phone or tablet).
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Proficient with soil description methodologies.
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Previous NHPA, NEPA, FERC, and/or other cultural or environmental trainings.
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Strong writing and editing skills.
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Strong communication and organization skills.
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Ability to evaluate resources for NRHP-eligibility.
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Authored multiple archaeological site forms and inventory reports.
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Authored a master¡¯s degree thesis.
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Prior experience supporting state and federal agencies.
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Prior experience supporting utility compliance inspection projects.
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To Apply:?Please click the following link to submit an application ?
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