Senior Archaeologist

Vantage Point Solutions•Phoenix, AZ

3d•$33 - $38•Remote

About The Position

The Environmental and Cultural Resources Team at Vantage Point Solutions is looking for an SOI-qualified archeologist to assist with projects in both the office and in the field. The applicant must have strong writing skills and should be familiar with the National Environmental Protection Act and National Historic Preservation Act/Section 106 requirements for different project types. Successful applicants will have previous experience planning and leading archeological projects in multiple states for multiple agencies, be willing to work in a team to complete other permitting projects, be able to multi-task, and be a strong communicator. VPS specializes in telecommunications, broadband, and power engineering projects in more than 45 states. However, the ES Team takes on projects of all shapes and sizes throughout the United States for additional clients. This posting is fully remote for someone based in the Southwest United States.

Requirements

Master’s degree or higher in one of the following fields (or related field): archeology, anthropology, historic preservation
1+ years of experience in cultural resource management
Experience with federal or state permitting for cultural resources, specifically in the states of Arizona, New Mexico, Colorado, Nevada, and Utah, required.
Valid US Driver’s license, clean driving record
Strong organizational skills
Ability to work independently under minimal supervision
Ability to be in the field/travel mandatory (60% office/40% field on average, more during summer months/field season)

Responsibilities

Coordinate with engineers, project managers, and right-of-way specialists for environmental and cultural resource concerns
Coordinate with federal and state agencies on current permitting requirements
Writing and preparation of archeological proposals, Phase I/Class I reports, and providing technical professional opinions for project planning
Organize and plan Phase III/Class III field projects of various sizes, in multiple states
Manage/train junior staff