Consultant, Archaeology (Mid - Level)

Environmental Resources Management Group - Scottsdale, AZ

Full-time - Mid Level

Remote - Scottsdale, AZ

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

ERM is seeking a highly motivated Consultant, Archaeologist to join our Cultural Resources Services team. This mid-level position is hybrid, allowing for remote work if located more than 100 miles from an ERM office, with a preference for candidates based in Arizona. The role involves providing technical assistance for archaeological studies and requires flexibility in a dynamic work environment.

Responsibilities

• Conduct research and writing for cultural resource heritage components of NHPA Section 106 and NEPA documents for projects for private and government sector clients.
• Perform literature review, field reconnaissance, field surveys, and excavation for archaeological studies.
• Interact with various State Historic Preservation Offices, federal agencies, and access online cultural resource databases.
• Lead and supervise staff in an office setting and/or during fieldwork.
• Perform research and write technical reports.
• Provide technical consulting skills to support the growth of ERM's business and client base in the area of archaeology and cultural heritage.
• Interact with other ERM practice areas to share multi-disciplinary resources and best practices across the country.
• Represent ERM through communications and at meetings with state, federal and local agencies.
• Communicate regularly with clients via email and phone conferences.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Anthropology, Archaeology, or closely related field of study.
• 2+ years of related professional experience.
• Knowledge of Great Basin cultural areas.
• Demonstrated experience completing inventory, survey, testing, and/or data recovery.
• Experience as primary author on agency-reviewed technical reports.
• Strong attention to detail in documentation of work.
• Experience interacting with regulatory agency personnel.
• Excellent communication and computer skills.
• Demonstrated business development abilities.
• Ability to work within a team as well as independently.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Must be locally available for projects.
• Ability and willingness to frequently travel to field sites that will be located in and out of state.
• Must be able to walk long distances (up to ten miles per day) in varying terrain under adverse conditions, including inclement weather, wildlife encounters, and able to lift and carry up to 50 lbs., and able to excavate shovel tests.
• Must have a valid driver's license and be able to operate motorized vehicles.

Nice-to-haves

• Graduate degree in Anthropology, Archaeology, or closely related field of study.
• 4+ years of related professional experience.
• Registered Professional Archaeologist.
• Ability to be listed on BLM cultural resources use permits.
• Previous experience with mapping equipment and other special application equipment (e.g., total station, GPS, tablets, etc.).
• Previous laboratory materials processing experience desired.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office Word and Excel.
• Detail oriented; resourceful.
• Positive and energetic attitude.
• Self-motivated; strong initiative.

Benefits

• Full-time position with a competitive salary.
• Hybrid work environment with remote options for eligible candidates.