Archaeologist | IA

EOC Group•Cedar Rapids, IA

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 The Archaeologist 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.

Requirements

Completed coursework leading to a degree in archaeology, anthropology, or related field: Crew Member – minimum 2 years of college-level coursework and completion of a field school Crew Chief – bachelor’s degree, completion of a field school, and 1 year of professional experience Field Director / Project Archaeologist – 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 Principal Investigator – 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
Proficient in prehistoric and/or historic archaeology in Iowa or the Midwest
Proficient in documenting archaeological sites and isolates in Iowa or the Midwest
Use hand-held field technology (i.e., ArcGIS phone/tablet application paired with sub-meter GPS receivers)
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.)
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 follow instruction and to make adjustments when provided feedback
Organized, motivated, thorough, accurate, dependable, and trustworthy
Excellent navigational skills (GPS and compass) and ability to navigate and drive 4WD vehicles
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 using phone or tablets to document cultural resources
Proficiency with sub-meter GPS receiver
Proficiency with ArcGIS Field Maps and Survey123 applications (for phone or tablet)
Proficient with soil description methodologies
Previous NHPA, NEPA, FERC, and/or other cultural or environmental trainings
Strong writing and editing skills
Strong communication and organization skills
Ability to evaluate resources for NRHP-eligibility
Authored multiple archaeological site forms and inventory reports
Authored a master’s degree thesis
Prior experience supporting state and federal agencies
Prior experience supporting utility compliance inspection projects

Responsibilities

Pre-field literature reviews
Background and archival research
Plan and coordinate fieldwork
Assess and manage field data collected by others
Archaeological site and isolate field documentation
NRHP eligibility evaluations
Draft deliverables preparation and deliverable revisions
Daily monitoring and/or inspection forms
Draft monitoring reports, testing and excavation logs, and excavation technical reports
Coordinate with state and federal agencies
Review cultural resource documents on behalf of state and federal agencies
Serve as a Field Director or Principal Investigator
Conduct Phase I (intensive) cultural resources inventory
Document archaeological sites and IOs/IFs
Conduct probing, shovel testing, and/or data recovery excavation
Conduct archaeological monitoring during various construction activities
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