Senior Maritime Archaeologist | Full-Time | Florida

Chronicle Heritage•Pensacola, FL

46d•$70,000 - $95,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Chronicle Heritage is hiring a Senior Marine Archaeologist to assist in leading and managing our growing underwater team. The successful candidate will have a growth and creative mindset, industry knowledge, and will assist to lead and direct a crew of marine archaeologists and geophysicists to conduct maritime archaeological operations throughout the greater United States and Internationally. The Senior Marine Archaeologist will be responsible for ensuring the successful completion of projects and thorough documentation of any archaeological sites encountered, providing analysis and recommendations based on the results of the assessments. This position offers a diverse work environment, and colleagues who are supportive, passionate, and collectively focused on work/life balance and producing high-quality CRM documents. Under the supervision of Chronicle Heritage’s executive team, the Senior Maritime Archaeologist will: Assist in managing fieldwork and office work related to projects to ensure the proper collection methods according to site conditions Maintain up-to-date knowledge of regulations affecting CRM and general industry trends Maintain up-to-date knowledge of technical trends for both diving and geophysical techniques Support all phases of archaeological investigation and regulatory compliance Manage, mentor, and ensure the continued and proper training of staff, as well as self Complete accurate, detailed, and comprehensive field documentation Complete and assist team in office work, including technical writing related to pre- and post-field activities Ability to work with and support a culturally diverse team of all skillsets and professional levels Direct collection, analysis, and interpretation of data when needed; formulate recommendations and solutions to highly complex problems or those involving risk. As well as the ability to listen to and work with team members of all professional levels regarding operations and work environments Work with Chronicle Heritage Principals, Team Leads, Principal Investigators, Project Managers, and other staff to implement project-specific instructions and methods Identify and research project opportunities, develop proposals, and scope maritime archaeological projects Work with technical field, lab, and office staff to ensure projects meet Chronicle Heritage standards Observe and uphold Chronicle Heritage’s Fieldwork Procedures and Health and Safety requirements

Requirements

Advanced degree in maritime archaeology, archaeology, anthropology, or closely related field
6+ years of experience working on/directing maritime archaeology projects
5+ years of experience with analysis and technical report writing
4+ years of experience in a marine archaeology supervisory role
Expertise in marine archaeological field methods and data collection
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project)
Listed on the Register of Professional Archaeologists
Meet or exceed the Secretary of the Interior’s Professional Qualification Standards for Archaeology
Able to work in an outdoor environment for prolonged periods of time and in a range of weather conditions
Rescue Diver (OWD) certification
Experience with boat handling and working on larger vessels
Be willing to travel and stay overnight on short- and long-term projects
Valid driver’s license

Nice To Haves

Contribute to and assist in managing an ever-growing team by adding a strong marine archaeological and geophysical skillset
Demonstrable experience supervising and being available to assist field crews during archaeological studies
Proficient organizational, task management, scheduling, and budget management skills
Proficiency in identifying submerged sites via diving or geophysical operations
Proficiency with marine geophysical and GIS data collection and processing methods in the field and in the office
Proficiency with scientific diving and above all, safe diving practices
Show strong focus and technical excellence to efficiently utilize modern collection methods
Proficiency and familiarity with Section 106 processes and NRHP eligibility criteria for sites
Ability to endure adverse environmental conditions, including hot and cold temperatures, precipitation, and challenging terrain for sustained durations
Excellent attention to detail, a positive work ethic, reliability, and commitment to working both independently and in a team environment
Excellent leadership skills and ability to work with team in the field
First Aid/CPR Certification

Responsibilities

Assist in managing fieldwork and office work related to projects to ensure the proper collection methods according to site conditions
Maintain up-to-date knowledge of regulations affecting CRM and general industry trends
Maintain up-to-date knowledge of technical trends for both diving and geophysical techniques
Support all phases of archaeological investigation and regulatory compliance
Manage, mentor, and ensure the continued and proper training of staff, as well as self
Complete accurate, detailed, and comprehensive field documentation
Complete and assist team in office work, including technical writing related to pre- and post-field activities
Ability to work with and support a culturally diverse team of all skillsets and professional levels
Direct collection, analysis, and interpretation of data when needed; formulate recommendations and solutions to highly complex problems or those involving risk. As well as the ability to listen to and work with team members of all professional levels regarding operations and work environments
Work with Chronicle Heritage Principals, Team Leads, Principal Investigators, Project Managers, and other staff to implement project-specific instructions and methods
Identify and research project opportunities, develop proposals, and scope maritime archaeological projects
Work with technical field, lab, and office staff to ensure projects meet Chronicle Heritage standards
Observe and uphold Chronicle Heritage’s Fieldwork Procedures and Health and Safety requirements