Senior Archaeologist

WSP • Petaluma, CA

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About The Position

WSP is seeking a Senior Archaeologist to join its team in offices in the Southwest. The role supports medium- to large-scale environmental projects for public and private clients, covering cultural resource management activities such as records reviews, surveys, testing, data recovery, monitoring, and the authoring and implementation of mitigation and management plans.

The Senior Archaeologist conducts archaeological investigations and prepares reports; schedules, manages, and conducts fieldwork and project documentation; and contributes to National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA)-compliant documentation. The role works with project teams, clients, and federal and state agencies, including developing and implementing Programmatic Agreements. It also involves preparing proposals and traveling throughout the southwestern United States, with approximately 30% overnight travel.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Archaeology, Anthropology, or a related field; a master's degree is preferred.
• 5–7+ years of professional-level experience researching, analyzing, developing, and managing archaeological and historic preservation plans, staff, and resources.
• Meet the Secretary of the Interior's Professional Qualification Standards for Archaeology to perform duties for NHPA Section 106 and NEPA compliance.
• Ability to be added to archaeological permits on state, federal, and tribal lands in the U.S. Southwest, including Arizona, New Mexico, Nevada, Utah, California, and Navajo Nation.
• 5+ years of experience working with NEPA.
• Working knowledge of the National Historic Preservation Act, Section 106 compliance, and general archaeological practices.
• Knowledge of the State Historic Preservation Act (A.R.S. § 41-861 et seq.), the Arizona Antiquities Act (A.R.S. § 41-841 et seq.), Title 37, Public Land statutes, and ASLD Administrative Rules and Regulations.
• Experience working on local, state, and federal projects.
• Knowledge of Southwestern archaeology, anthropology, history, and historic preservation.
• Ability to analyze technical reports for accurate information regarding cultural resources, legal descriptions, and land ownership.
• Ability to apply methods, techniques, and practices used to direct archaeological and historic site assessment and mitigation programs.
• Detail-oriented, with excellent verbal and written communication skills and strong organizational skills.
• Technologically proficient, including experience with databases.
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate and communicate effectively with project teams and public- and private-sector clients and to handle concurrent assignments.
• Ability to communicate with federal and state agencies and the private sector.
• Ability and willingness to travel throughout the southwestern United States, including approximately 30% overnight travel.
• Must pass a drug test and background check and have a satisfactory driving record under the Company's driving (MVR) policy.

Nice To Haves

• Master's degree in Archaeology, Anthropology, or a related field.

Responsibilities

• Conduct archaeological investigations and prepare reports.
• Schedule, manage, and conduct fieldwork and documentation for archaeological projects throughout the southwestern United States.
• Contribute to the development of NEPA-compliant documentation at various levels.
• Collaborate with project teams and public- and private-sector clients while managing concurrent assignments.
• Work with federal and state agencies to develop and implement Programmatic Agreements.
• Travel throughout the southwestern United States; approximately 30% of travel is overnight.
• Prepare proposals for internal and external clients.
• Make responsible and ethical decisions regarding company funds, resources, and conduct, and follow WSP's Code of Conduct and related policies and procedures.
• Perform additional responsibilities as required by business needs.
• Research, analyze, develop, and manage archaeological and historic preservation plans, staff, and resources.
• Coordinate archaeological mitigation measures to preserve cultural resources through avoidance or recovery of significant archaeological materials.
• Grow, mentor, and manage small teams of archaeologists and project staff.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, disability, and life coverage.
• Retirement savings.
• Paid sick leave.
• Paid vacation or other personal time.
• Paid parental leave.
• Paid time off for bereavement, voting, and/or attendance at naturalization proceedings.

What This Job Offers

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