Project Archaeologist

RK&K•Columbia, SC

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

RK&K is seeking a Secretary of the Interior (SOI)-qualified archaeological principal investigator in the Southeast region. This is a permanent, full-time position based in one of RK&K’s office locations in South Carolina or Georgia. The candidate will collaborate closely with RK&K archaeologists, architectural historians, and environmental planners throughout the company. This position may require travel out of state.

Requirements

Masters degree in Archaeology, Anthropology, or closely related field
Eight (8) to Fifteen (15) years of archaeological experience in the Southeast
Five (5)+ years of archaeological field project management experience implementing archaeological work plans and supervising archaeological crew chiefs and field archaeologists
Secretary of the Interior (SOI)-qualified in archaeology
Register of Professional Archaeologists (RPA)
Experience with both precontact and historic period archaeological research
Expertise with Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act consultation
Understanding of National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) and Section 4(f) of the USDOT Act.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team that includes archaeologists, architectural historians, environmental planners, and engineers
Solid research, technical writing, and communication skills
Strong attention to detail when authoring and reviewing work
Fluent with Microsoft Office
Experience working on South Carolina or Georgia Department of Transportation projects
Ability to work well with others
Ability to pass a background check
Valid driver’s license and clean driving record

Nice To Haves

Experience with ArcGIS

Responsibilities

Completion of all phases of archaeological investigations throughout Southeast.
Proposal development.
Supervision of field staff.
Oversight of artifact analysis and the preparation and QA/QC review of technical reports.
Serving as the subject matter expert, advising RK&K engineers, environmental planners, and clients on Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act and state historic preservation regulatory requirements.
Drafting Section 106 agreement documents.
Contributing to NEPA documents and assisting with Section 4(f) evaluations.
Assisting regional environmental planners and firmwide cultural resources staff in business development, including identifying new clients and markets and attending industry conferences.