R. Christopher Goodwin & Associates, Inc., announces immediate openings for Field Archeologists and Field Directors at its New Orleans, Louisiana office. Applicants for the Field Director position must possess a M.A. in Anthropology, have completed an archeological field school, and served in a similar capacity for two or more years. Field Archeologists must possess a B.A. in Anthropology and have completed an archeological field school or demonstrate equivalent experience. These are temporary salaried positions with the possibility of becoming permanent positions. Benefits packages (including paid holidays, vacation, and sick leave; health, dental, and life insurance; and a liberal 401(K) plan) will vary depending upon the duration of employment. Salaries are highly competitive and commensurate with educational and professional experience.
The Field Director (Archaeologist/Senior Archaeologist) position is a mid-level position that requires a B.A. or M.A. in anthropology/archaeology with no less than 3 to 4 years supervisory experience. Candidates must have experience directing Phase I, Phase II, and Phase III studies in the Mid Atlantic region on both prehistoric and historic archaeological sites and must be able to meet tight project schedules. While these individuals will often work under the direction of a Principal Investigator, it is anticipated that Field Directors will operate independently in many cases.
Candidates must be able demonstrate their communication, organizational, logistical, and technical skills for this position as it requires significant interaction with field crew, office and laboratory staff, and client representatives. A clear understanding of Section 106 (NHPA), soils, and strong mapping skills is an absolute must. This position involves significant field time so candidates should not have any travel restrictions. Artifact analytical skills will be considered a plus.
The Field Director's primary responsibilities will be the supervision of field crews involving the direction of the crew chief and coordination with the Principal Investigator (PI) and Laboratory Director. In close cooperation with the PI, they may also coordinate the work of draftspersons and support personnel necessary for the production of draft and final reports and contribute to the preparation of proposals (i.e., field estimates). At times, a Field Director may be requested to write small sections of reports commensurate with that person's involvement with the project.
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Contact Info:
GAI Consultants, Inc.
XXX East Waterfront Drive
Homestead, PA (p) XXXXX
Expire Date: November 25, 2006
The Institute (http://www.utexas.edu/research/ica) of Classical Archaeology at the University of Texas invites applications for a 6ñ12 month Visiting Research Fellow position at ICA. The appointment should result in a significant publication of previously unpublished materials from the excavations and surveys of ICA at Metaponto or Croton. Time will be spent in both Italy and Austin, TX. Some suggested topics of study: Ceramics from the 8th-7th centuries BC from Incoronata; Domestic architecture in the countryside; Metal finds from the Pantanello Sanctuary and farmsites at Metaponto; The interaction of animals and humans in the chorai of Metaponto and Croton; Black gloss pottery from Croton. Other topics furnished upon request. Application open to qualified persons of any nationality at any stage in their careers, who have masters degree, laurea or equivalent, or higher degree in related fields and are proficient in English and have demonstrated research/writing skills. Fluency in Italian would be helpful, as would actual fieldwork experience. The stipend will be competitive and negotiated together with the period of work. Interviews will be conducted at the AIA Annual Meeting in San Diego, in early January 2007, and at locations and times to be established in Italy and England throughout 2006-2007. Contact Professor Joseph Coleman Carter at ICA at j.carter@mail.utexas.edu or 512-477-8649 or 512-232-9321. Review of applications will begin on November 1, 2006 and continue until the position is filled. Position is security sensitive; conviction verification conducted on applicant selected. The University of Texas at Austin is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer.
Job Title: Archaeological Senior Environmental Manager
Job Location: INDOT's Central Office, Indianapolis, Indiana
Reference Number: 068731
Salary: This position pays an annual salary of $42,042.00
Job Description
In the Office of Environmental Service's Cultural Resources Section, and under the general direction of the Section Administrator, the Archaeological Senior Environmental Manager serves as coordinator for statewide archaeological research to determine impact of proposed transportation projects on cultural resources. Plans, coordinates and conducts field and office reviews of projects and associated NEPA and Section 106 documentation; evaluating work and reviews of environmental documents (e.g. categorical exclusions, environmental assessments, environmental impact statements, archaeological reports, Section 4(f) and Section 106 documentation).
The Archaeological Senior Environmental Manager acts as a project manager; supervising five archaeological staff members, managing the in-house archaeological fieldwork program, and coordinating reviews of archaeological reports and other environmental documents generated by internal staff and by consulting firms. Formulates research plans and scopes of work for archaeological investigations, prepares reports detailing the results of archaeological investigations, tracks budgets and contracts for archaeological projects. Assists in budget preparation and contract management. Assists in developing and implementing program policy, rules and procedures; assists in providing training to new and existing staff and inter-departmental personnel. Prepares and maintains records and reports related to assigned area/projects, updates project tracking system as necessary for assigned area/projects. Attends meetings, seminars and training; develops educational materials, reports, newsletters and environmental programs as necessary, serves as expert witness, testifying in court or administrative hearings. Performs other duties as assigned.
Operates a state car, jeep or van to conduct and supervise necessary field investigations and to attend public interagency and district meetings and to transport equipment (i.e. laptop, camera and field equipment) to assist in field data collection, data analysis and report preparation to determine the cultural resource impacts of transportation projects.
Qualifications
Master's degree in Archaeology or Anthropology and supervisory experience are required. Expected to have certain archaeological expertise and specialties. Specialization and substantial experience in Midwestern archaeology, including fieldwork and laboratory methods and techniques. Familiarity with state and federal preservation and environmental laws. Applicant must meet Secretary of Interior's Professional Qualification Standards as per 36 CFR Part 61. Applicant must also meet State of Indiana's qualifications for principal investigator (312 IAC 21-3-4). This position may require occasional fieldwork involving pedestrian survey and/or manual labor, at times in inclement weather.
The State of Indiana is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The State of Indiana offers a comprehensive benefit package which includes medical, dental, vision, life insurance, retirement plans and accrued leave.
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