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State of Mississippi

MS Survey Archaeologist

Jackson, MS · On-site

$33K - $38K/yr

Salary: $33,600.00 - $38,640.00 Annually Location : 25 - HINDS COUNTY, MS Job Type: Full-Time Job ... In this role, the archaeologist will be responsible for surveying archaeological sites and creating ...

Horrocks

Archaeologist

Salt Lake City, UT

Bachelor's Degree in anthropology/archaeology * 1-2 years of experience in cultural resources ... At Horrocks, you can expect a competitive base salary and award-winning benefits. Including, but ...

State of Indiana

Archaeologist

Indianapolis, IN

$53K - $79K/yr

Role Overview: This Archeologist acts as a Principal Investigator, conducting archaeological ... This position is with INDOT's Central Office in Indianapolis. Salary: The salary for this position ...

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AspectArchaeologistGeologist
Required CredentialsBachelor's or Master's in Archaeology or AnthropologyBachelor's or Master's in Geology or Earth Sciences
Work EnvironmentMuseums, excavation sites, research institutionsMining, oil & gas, environmental consulting
Industry UsageHistorical preservation, academia, cultural resource managementNatural resource exploration, environmental assessment

Archaeologists and geologists share similar educational backgrounds but work in different environments and industries. Archaeologists focus on historical sites and cultural preservation, while geologists study Earth's physical properties for resource exploration. Salary differences reflect these industry distinctions, with geologists often earning higher due to industry demand and specialization.

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Archaeologist

Johnson, Mirmiran & Thompson (JMT)

Houston, TX

$70K - $80K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

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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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