Project-Ii Archaeologist

Broadbent & Associates • Henderson, NV

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Broadbent & Associates, Inc. is seeking qualified candidates for a Project-II Archaeologist position in Henderson, NV. This is a full-time, salaried position. Candidates may specialize in historical, industrial, or prehistoric archaeology. The successful candidate will manage cultural resources fieldwork projects in Nevada, California, Utah, Colorado, and Arizona. Responsibilities include communicating effectively with the field crew, recording and evaluating cultural resources in various regions, participating in survey, excavation, and monitoring projects, safely driving field vehicles, and navigating using topographic maps. The role involves collaboration with the larger cultural resources team and requires a mix of office and field skills. Broadbent is an engineering and environmental consulting company founded in 1987 with over 140 employees serving clients in the western United States. The cultural resources team is supported by an ArcGIS/Database Specialist, administrative staff, and temporary/seasonal field staff.

Requirements

• B.A. or B.S. in Archaeology, Anthropology, or a closely related field.
• Qualify as a Crew Chief or Principal Investigator Statewide in Arizona and Nevada and/or neighboring states for federally issued Archaeological Resources Protection Act (ARPA) permits, Cultural Resources Use Permits (CRUP) and State permits.
• Training and experience implementing Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act.
• Five years of experience working in a consulting company, state agency, or federal agency.
• Ability to perform both fieldwork and office activities independently and with a team.
• Experience with data entry, producing site forms, and professional communication such as emails and letters.
• Experience writing professional reports for Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act.

Nice To Haves

• Masters Preferred

Responsibilities

• Manage cultural resources fieldwork projects in Nevada, California, Utah, Colorado, and Arizona.
• Communicate effectively with the field crew.
• Record and evaluate the full range of cultural resources typically found in the Mojave Desert, Great Basin, Colorado Plateau, and surrounding regions.
• Participate on survey, excavation, and monitoring projects.
• Safely drive field vehicles.
• Read topographic maps for navigation in the field.
• Perform both fieldwork and office activities independently and with a team.
• Data entry.
• Producing site forms.
• Professional communication such as emails and letters.
• Writing professional reports for Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act.

Benefits

• Competitive pay
• Bonus potential
• Medical insurance (monthly premiums for medical insurance fully funded by Broadbent)
• Dental/vision insurance
• Health Savings Account
• 401K plan with a company match
• Paid sick leave
• Paid holidays
• Paid vacation

What This Job Offers

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