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Project Archaeologist

Alpharetta, GA · On-site +1

The archaeologist will conduct research, field surveys, and data recovery initiatives to assist in the identification and evaluation of archaeological sites and will complete project tasks within ...

HELIX Environmental

Staff Archaeologist

Sacramento, CA · On-site

$30 - $36/hr

Staff Archaeologist Build your archaeology career with purpose, variety, and momentum. HELIX Environmental Planning is seeking a Staff Archaeologist to join our NorCal Cultural Resources team. This ...

Ladgov Corporation

Archaeologist

Albuquerque, NM · On-site

ARCHAEOLOGIST FOR THE AAIHS, OEHE JOB LOCATION: Albuquerque Area Office 4101 Indian School Rd NE Suite 225 Albuquerque, NM 87110 SCHEDULE: TO BE DETERMINED DUTIES: The candidate shall: * Researching ...

APTIM

Maritime Archaeologist

Tampa, FL · On-site

Support project-specific archaeological interpretations, recommendations, and technical sign-off * Assist in maritime archaeology scopes across multiple concurrent projects, including planning ...

LSA Associates, Inc.

Archaeologist

Roseville, CA · On-site

$83K - $114K/yr

LSA is seeking a skilled and experienced Archaeologist to join our team in the Sacramento Area. The successful candidate will have a strong background in archaeological fieldwork, including ...

Olsson

Archaeologist

Farmington, AR

The ideal candidate could be an archeologist or an architectural historian. This role is multifaceted and critical in ensuring compliance with state, local, and federal historical and archaeological ...

Olsson

Archaeologist

Johnson, AR

The ideal candidate could be an archeologist or an architectural historian. This role is multifaceted and critical in ensuring compliance with state, local, and federal historical and archaeological ...

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Johnson, Mirmiran & Thompson (JMT)

Tyler, TX

$70K - $80K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 9 days ago

Job description

Johnson, Mirmiran & Thompson is a dynamic, 100% employee-owned consulting firm with more than 2,800 professionals, providing a full range of multidisciplinary engineering, architecture, information technology, and related services to public agencies and private clients throughout the United States. JMT is currently ranked #45 on Engineering News-Record's list of the Top 500 Design Firms.

Position Summary:  Responsible for scheduling, managing, and conducting Phase I-III fieldwork, lab analysis, and research associated with archaeological projects. Responsible for writing all, or portions of, archaeological reports at the direction of the Senior Archaeologist. The qualified candidate for this position will assist JMT Senior Archaeologists during Phase I-III field work throughout the country, with a focus on Texas and adjacent states.  

Preference is for individuals willing to work from or relocate to JMT office locations in Houston, Longview, McKinney, or Tyler, Texas.

Why JMT: Our existing business portfolio provides many opportunities for your personal career trajectory while collaborating with JMT's growing cultural resources group.

Benefits

JMT offers outstanding opportunities for career and professional growth. We are 100% employee-owned (ESOP) and offer outstanding health care coverage and other benefits, including:

  • Affordable Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
  • Company paid Life and Disability Insurance
  • Paid Time Off
  • Paid Holidays
  • Paid Caregiver Leave Program
  • 401K Retirement Plan (Traditional and Roth options)
  • Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
  • Career Development Programs
  • And more...
  • Benefits | JMT

Compensation for this position is $70,000. - $80,000./year, commensurate with experience, education and certifications. The provided range is a good faith estimate based on the requirements described within the job description. We notice that we receive a wide variety of applicants and recognize that the person selected may be less experienced or more experienced. If so, the actual salary range may vary from the estimate provided.

After an initial training period, a hybrid work schedule is available.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities

  • Conducts archaeological field work to locate and identify archaeological resources
  • Conducts archaeological monitoring during construction projects or pre-construction 
  • Collects data and field samples during archaeological investigations
  • Analyzes historic and pre-historic artifacts
  • Documents methodologies and findings of research and archaeological investigations
  • Takes daily notes of field progress 
  • Schedules fieldwork based on project schedule 
  • Instructs field crews on how to use equipment, technology and field methods, as required 
  • Assists in writing sections of archaeological reports and/or prepare archaeological site forms 
  • Uses the National Register Criteria for Evaluation to make site eligibility recommendations for the National Register of Historic Places 
  • Works with technical field, lab and office staff, managers and administrative staff to ensure that projects meet JMT and professional quality standards
  • Lead and manage team members by providing leadership and continuous performance management (setting expectations, goals, feedback, 1:1 meeting, coaching) that supports the growth and development of team.

Nonessential Functions and Responsibilities

  • Perform other related duties as assigned 

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