Archaeological Monitor

Unified Business Technologies Inc•New York, NY

6d•Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking a qualified Archaeological Monitor to support construction activities at Jacob Riis Park in Queens, New York. The Archaeological Monitor will observe designated ground-disturbing activities, particularly excavations exceeding four feet, and provide field monitoring, documentation, coordination, and reporting in accordance with National Park Service requirements.

Requirements

Candidates must meet the Secretary of the Interior Professional Qualification Standards applicable to the position.
Graduate degree in archaeology, anthropology, or a closely related field.
At least 1 year of full-time professional experience or equivalent specialized training in archaeological research, administration, or management.
At least 4 months of supervised field and analytic experience in general North American archaeology.
Demonstrated ability to carry archaeological research through completion.
Ability to perform archaeological monitoring, field documentation, coordination, and technical reporting.
Ability to work safely around active construction and excavation operations.
Ability to provide credentials/supporting documentation demonstrating compliance with the qualification requirements.

Nice To Haves

Previous archaeological monitoring on construction projects.
Previous NPS, DOI, or other federal agency experience.
GPS/GIS field-data collection experience.
Experience preparing archaeological findings reports.
Experience working under ARPA or similar cultural-resource requirements.

Responsibilities

Monitor designated excavation and ground-disturbing construction activities in real time.
Observe excavated materials and soil conditions for potential cultural resources.
Document findings, materials, conditions, context, and provenience.
Record monitoring locations using stationing and GPS.
Conduct sediment screening using ¼-inch mesh or finer when required.
Assist with hand-tool excavation when appropriate.
Maintain field notes, subsurface logs, soil profiles, photographs, and associated documentation.
Coordinate with construction crews, the CMR, NPS personnel, and other project stakeholders.
Identify isolated finds and potential archaeological sites.
Support implementation of site-protection measures and limits of disturbance.
Implement required procedures for inadvertent discoveries.
Assist with temporary work stoppages when cultural resources, artifacts, or human remains are discovered.
Prepare required archaeological reporting and GIS deliverables.
Support Tribal Cultural Specialist participation when applicable.