Archaeologist I | SD
About The Position
Our team has spent the past two decades providing environmental, utility vegetation management (UVM), software and sustainability services. We are fortunate to be a part of the Wright Service Corp. family, which has helped us establish a strong foundation for continued growth and success. Through a strategic alignment of values and goals, four Wright Service Corp. entities joined and integrated into one, operating as Eocene Environmental Group. These four entities are: Forestry & Utility Division Environmental Division Technology & Innovation Division Sustainability Division JOB SUMMARY: The Archaeologist I will support a variety of archaeology projects within the state of South Dakota.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Archaeology, Anthropology, or closely related field
- Completion of a field school
- Minimum 1 year of professional experience
- Ability to be listed on agency permits as Field Technician/Monitor
- Proficient in prehistoric and/or historic archaeology in the designated region
- Proficient in documenting archaeological sites and IOs/IFs in the designated region
- Survey an average of 30 acres/5 miles per day and carry personal health and safety equipment (i.e., personal water, sunscreen, etc.) when surveying
- Work in moderate weather conditions (fluctuating temperatures and inclement weather, including rain and snow)
- Perform work duties independently and efficiently, while working in a team setting
- Ability to read, write and speak English sufficient to perform job duties and to interact and communicate with employees and vendors
Nice To Haves
- Proficiency in using tablets (Apple iPad or Samsung Galaxy) to document cultural resources
- Proficiency with sub-meter GPS receiver
- Proficiency with ArcGIS Field Maps and Survey123 applications (for phone or tablet)
- Previous NHPA, NEPA, FERC, and/or other cultural or environmental trainings
- Strong writing and editing skills
Responsibilities
- Serve as an archaeologist for assigned projects
- Conduct Class III (intensive pedestrian) cultural resources inventory
- Independently document archaeological sites and IOs/IFs
- Evaluate resources for NRHP-eligibility
- Cultural desktop reviews and pre-field literature reviews
- Background and archival research
- Deliverables coordination and reviews
- Deliverables submissions to agencies
- Write monitoring and DPR 523 forms with minimal errors
- Follow instruction and make adjustments when provided feedback
- Describe and differentiate geological and cultural strata in order to identify archaeological deposits
- Differentiate faunal and human bones
- GPS data collection
- Maintain regular and punctual attendance at work and meetings
- Support, actively participate, and act in accordance with Wright’s and Eocene Environmental Group's culture of safety and employee ownership
- 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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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Entry Level
Number of Employees
1,001-5,000 employees
