Crew Lead (Archaeologist)
About The Position
Johnson, Mirmiran & Thompson is a dynamic, 100% employee-owned consulting firm with more than 2,800 professionals, providing a full range of multidisciplinary engineering, architecture, information technology, and related services to public agencies and private clients throughout the United States. JMT is currently ranked #45 on Engineering News-Record’s list of the Top 500 Design Firms. This position is responsible for managing small field crews and conducting archaeological fieldwork, monitoring, and research associated with archaeological projects. The role involves ensuring crew safety, maintaining project documents, leading crews in the field, assisting with scheduling fieldwork logistics, and aiding in archaeological reporting under the guidance of the Section Head or Senior Archaeologist and Principal Investigator. Preference is given to individuals willing to work from or relocate to JMT office locations in Houston or Round Rock, Texas. Compensation for this position is $28.00 - $35.00/hour, commensurate with experience, education, and certifications. The provided range is a good faith estimate, and the actual salary may vary based on the selected candidate's experience level. Immigration sponsorship is not available for this position, except for qualified candidates eligible for the TN visa classification.
Requirements
- 3+ years’ experience in archaeology role
- Bachelor’s degree in Anthropology or related field
- Completion of an accredited archaeological field school
- Experience in CRM-based Phase I/II/III archaeological survey and/or excavation
- Candidates should be flexible to changing work schedules
- Good organizational skills
- Communication skills
- Strong work ethic
- Willingness to learn new tasks and travel
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Word and Excel
- Must successfully complete and pass JMT's Motor Vehicle screening
Nice To Haves
- 1+ years’ experience leading archaeological field work to locate and identify sites
- Experience with GPS/Trimble navigation and data collection
- Knowledge of historic/prehistoric material culture and artifact processing
- Ability to navigate using compass and USGS topographic map
- Ability to set up and run a Total Station independently for site recording/mapping
- Archaeological reporting experience
Responsibilities
- Leads team through project field work to effectively execute project tasks
- Leads Phase I archaeological field work to locate and identify sites
- Conducts archaeological monitoring during construction projects or pre-construction
- Collects data and field samples during archaeological investigations
- Analyzes historic and pre-historic artifacts
- Takes daily notes of field progress
- Schedule fieldwork based on project schedule
- Instructs field crews on how to use equipment, technology and field methods, as required
- Assists in writing sections of archaeological reports and/or prepare archaeological site forms
- Perform site mapping tasks as needed
- Maintain/repair field gear as needed
- Document completed field efforts in standardized format
- Lead and manage field team members by providing leadership and continuous performance management (setting expectations, goals, feedback, 1:1 meeting, coaching) that supports the growth and development of team
Benefits
- Affordable Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
- Company paid Life and Disability Insurance
- Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays
- Paid Caregiver Leave Program
- Paid Travel Expenses
- 401K Retirement Plan (Traditional and Roth options)
- Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
- Flexible Work Schedules
- Career Development, including Educational Reimbursement
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
