Archaeologist

State of Indiana • Indianapolis, IN

1d • Onsite

About The Position

This archaeology position acts as a Principal Investigator conducting archaeological research to determine the impacts of proposed transportation projects on cultural resources and prepare archaeological documentation. This position also reviews and evaluates archaeological reports and environmental documents prepared by outside consulting firms to ensure compliance with federal and state requirements.

Qualified applicants must meet the Secretary of Interior's Professional Qualification Standards as per 36 CFR Part 61, including a graduate degree in archaeology, anthropology, or a closely related field, plus at least one year of full-time professional experience at a supervisory level in the study of archeological resources.

Experience in Midwestern archaeology, including fieldwork and laboratory methods and techniques, and general knowledge of state and federal preservation laws, including Section 106, preferred. Salary will be commensurate with the applicant's professional experience.

This position is with INDOT's Central Office in Indianapolis.

Requirements

• Meet the Secretary of Interior's Professional Qualification Standards as per 36 CFR Part 61
• Graduate degree in archaeology, anthropology, or a closely related field
• At least one year of full-time professional experience at a supervisory level in the study of archeological resources
• Broad knowledge of theories, environmental protection principles and practices, specialty area, and program area.
• Thorough knowledge of chemistry, biology, hydrology, mathematics, engineering, and other environmental sciences as they relate to program area.
• Thorough knowledge of soil, water, air sampling, laboratory analysis and interpretation as it relates to program area.
• Ability to conduct surveys, inspections and investigations of facilities and sites, review projects/situations, read plans, interpret findings, and make recommendations.
• Ability to prepare documents for administrative and regulatory action.
• Excellent research and writing skills for preparing accurate, precise, clear, and thorough reports.
• Ability to effectively interact and orally communicate with parties with diverse levels of environmental expertise particularly for purposes of meetings, hearings, and negotiating critically sensitive issues.
• Ability to interpret and apply legal terminology and practices, and the ability to apply these in a variety of conditions and situations.
• Individuals should have the ability to perform essential functions with or without reasonable accommodation.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in Midwestern archaeology, including fieldwork and laboratory methods and techniques
• General knowledge of state and federal preservation laws, including Section 106

Responsibilities

• Serves as an environmental expert and provides guidance to regulated communities, government officials, attorneys and staff responsible for a variety of programs and program elements.
• Performs project management duties to ensure effective and timely management of program area needs, attends meetings, and responds to telephone calls, e-mails, etc., as required.
• Acts as a technical point-of-contact for assigned programs administering environmental programs which may include, but not limited to, environmental media sampling, data analysis, technical writing, work plan and report preparation, technical reviews, etc.
• Researches state and federal guidance, laws, and regulations related to permits.
• Contacts applicants to request additional information to process applications, when necessary.
• Responds to comments from applicants, defends permit terms and conditions, and interacts with permittees to resolve permitting issues.
• Attends and participates in public meetings and hearings regarding permit actions throughout Indiana and/or appears in legal appeals of permit actions.
• Conducts surveys, inspections and investigations of facilities and sites, review projects/situations, reads plans, interprets findings, and cites appropriate violations of state and federal regulations.
• Provides technical and regulatory guidance to the regulated community in their assigned geographic area.
• Uses all compliance, enforcement tools, and resources available to ensure that regulated sources return to compliance with state and federal laws, regulations, and standards in a timely manner.
• Works to support the various programs in assigned agency in multiple capacities.
• Assists with the preparation of sampling and analysis work plans.
• Conducts field work as necessary following agency/section Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for assigned sites.
• Conducts technical analysis and/or provides technical insights to assess environmental impacts with goals to meet state and national regulations.
• Communicates effectively with responsible parties, consultants, and/or their representatives, affected stakeholders, and interested parties such as citizens, public officials, and interest groups in a courteous and professional manner regarding permits, laws, questions, and program-related inquiries.
• Essential functions of this position require travel on most workdays to inspect, audit, examine, survey, or investigate clients, customers, or other regulated entities and write reports at various sites depending on business needs.
• Employee reports to the agency’s office for occasional meetings or events.
• Number and timing of work hours may vary daily or weekly to accommodate operational needs and staffing concerns at the client’s or customer’s worksite, minimize expenditures for repeated visits to complete the work, and allocate resources to complete assigned work effectively.
• This position is exempt from overtime compensation for additional work hours which may be required to complete essential functions or other assigned work.
• Exempt employees may work more than 75 hours in a pay period without additional compensation and must report a minimum of 75 hours per pay period of work hours and/or paid leave taken to receive their base biweekly salary.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation
• Robust benefits package
• Commitment to work-life balance
• Competitive total compensation package
• Outstanding work/life balance
• Three (3) medical plan options (including RX coverage) as well as vision and dental plans
• Wellness Rewards Program: Complete wellness activities to earn gift card rewards
• Health savings account, which includes bi-weekly state contribution
• Deferred compensation 457(b) account (similar to 401(k) plan) with employer match
• Two (2) fully-funded pension plan options
• A robust, comprehensive program of leave policies covering a variety of employee needs, including but not limited to: 150 hours of paid New Parent Leave and up to eight weeks of paid Childbirth Recovery Leave for eligible mothers
• Up to 15 hours of paid community service leave
• Combined 180 hours of paid vacation, personal, and sick leave time off
• 12 paid holidays, 14 on election years
• Education Reimbursement Program
• Group life insurance
• Referral Bonus program
• Employee assistance program that allows for covered behavioral health visits
• Qualified employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program
• Free Parking for most positions
• Free LinkedIn Learning access

What This Job Offers

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