Senior Archaeologist, Principal Investigator – PNW

Dudek•Portland, OR

3d•Hybrid

About The Position

Dudek is seeking a full-time Archaeologist V (senior archaeologist/ principal investigator) for our Portland or Seattle office. Qualified candidates interested in working remotely from other parts of the Pacific Northwest are also encouraged to apply. The successful applicant will manage and implement diverse cultural resources projects and work collaboratively with existing Dudek staff. Direct experience working in the Pacific Northwest is strongly desired, as well as the ability to travel and work outside of the region. The qualified candidate will have experience managing client/agency/Tribal relationships and successfully managing projects to completion from start to finish.

Requirements

Graduate degree (Master’s or Doctoral degree in archaeology or anthropology)
Is an Oregon qualified archaeologist (OQA)
Minimum of 15 years’ supervisory experience in cultural resource management, responsible for the design and outcome of cultural resources investigations to meet regulatory requirements.
Minimum of 5 years’ staff management experience with full-time employees
Good knowledge of the history, archaeology, and ethnography of the Pacific Northwest
Good working knowledge of federal cultural resources regulations and guidelines, as well as familiarity with state and local regulations in Oregon and Washington.
Maintains good professional relationships with the region’s agency and Tribal staff.
Must possess a valid driver’s license and have active personal automobile liability insurance by first day of employment
Ability to develop and maintain positive relationships
Ability to provide and receive positive and constructive feedback
Ability to resolve conflict through collaboration and communication
U.S. work authorization

Nice To Haves

Has been the principal investigator for work conducted under ARPA permits in Oregon and Washington.
Has been the principal investigator for work conducted under SHPO Archaeological Permits in Oregon (must be an OQA).
Is a registered professional archaeologist (RPA).
Good knowledge of and experience using ESRI survey and mapping products and collecting and analyzing accurate field data.
Ability to travel and work outside of the region.

Responsibilities

Lead successful implementation and management of all aspects of small-, medium-, and large-sized projects, including research, survey, testing and evaluation, data recovery, creative mitigation, and archeological monitoring.
Supervise and mentor early-career staff and encourage their career growth within the team.
Collaborate with and include other members of the team, fostering a "we" mindset.
Pursue interests that can help drive team goals forward, develop relationships with new clients, and maintain existing relationships.
Champion proposals, collaborate with other team members, and clearly communicate.