Archaeologist

Geosyntec Consultants • Austin, TX

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About The Position

Geosyntec is hiring an experienced Archaeologist to support cultural resource and environmental permitting projects. The role is available in listed offices across Texas, Louisiana, Arizona, Florida, Michigan, New Mexico, North Carolina, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Utah, Tennessee, Wisconsin, and Georgia. The Archaeologist will apply academic knowledge and practical experience to archaeological projects in Texas, Louisiana, and surrounding states, including Phase I, Phase II, and Phase III cultural resource surveys for linear corridor and large contiguous projects. The work also supports permitting and compliance for new developments, expansions, and operations and maintenance activities.

The position includes identifying cultural resources for infrastructure permitting, preparing environmental compliance documents, providing primary report authorship and quality control, coordinating with state and federal agencies, and managing and curating data and finds. Fieldwork and overnight travel may each account for up to 30%.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in archaeology, anthropology, or a related field.
• Ability to meet the Secretary of the Interior’s standards, 36 CFR, Part 61.
• At least 7 years of experience in Cultural Resource Management (CRM), or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Experience with primary report authorship in a CRM context, including quality control review of field documents, site forms, and reports.
• Experience conducting Phase I, Phase II, and Phase III cultural resource surveys for linear corridor and large contiguous projects.
• Experience preparing proposals for various types of clients in the private and public sectors.
• Ability to work independently for 40 or more hours per week, sometimes on an unpredictable schedule.
• Demonstrated ability to hold and complete a Texas Antiquities Permit as a Principal Investigator.
• Excellent writing and communication skills.
• Valid U.S. driver’s license and satisfactory driving record for business travel.
• Health and safety training, medical monitoring, and client-driven drug and background testing may be required.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree in archaeology, anthropology, or a related field.
• Solid understanding of the Texas Antiquities Code, National Historic Preservation Act and National Environmental Policy Act compliance, Department of the Interior requirements, and standards.
• Experience as a Cultural Resources Principal Investigator in historic and prehistoric archaeology.

Responsibilities

• Identify cultural resources to support environmental permitting of infrastructure projects.
• Prepare environmental documents for National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) compliance, including environmental resource reports, Environmental Assessments (EA), and Environmental Impact Statements (EIS).
• Provide primary report authorship in a Cultural Resource Management (CRM) context and conduct quality control review of field documents, site forms, and reports.
• Coordinate with state and federal resource agencies regarding historic resources.
• Manage and curate data following field assessments.
• Conduct archaeological site inspections and monitoring, including deep testing.
• Support business development.
• Curate finds and documents as required.
• Prepare technical documents and environmental permit applications.
• Conduct Phase I, Phase II, and Phase III cultural resource surveys for linear corridor and large contiguous projects.

Benefits

• Competitive pay and benefits.
• Well-being programs to support employees and their families.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior