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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 managing small field crews and conducting archaeological fieldwork, monitoring, and research associated with archaeological projects. Responsible for crew safety, maintaining project documents, leading crews in the field, assisting with scheduling fieldwork logistics, and assisting with archaeological reporting at the direction of the Section Head or Senior Archaeologist and Principal Investigator. 

Preference is for individuals willing to work from or relocate to JMT office locations in Houston or Round Rock, Texas.

Compensation for this position is $28.00 - $35.00/hour, 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.

Immigration sponsorship or support (e.g. H1B, F-1 CPT/OPT/STEM OPT) is not available for this position, except for qualified candidates eligible for the TN visa classification.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities

• Leads team through project field work to effectively execute project tasks
• Leads Phase I archaeological field work to locate and identify sites 
• Conducts archaeological monitoring during construction projects or pre-construction  
• Collects data and field samples during archaeological investigations  
• Analyzes historic and pre-historic artifacts  
• Takes daily notes of field progress  
• Schedule 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  
• Perform site mapping tasks as needed
• Maintain/repair field gear as needed
• Document completed field efforts in standardized format
• Lead and manage field 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 

• Candidates should be flexible to changing work schedules, have good organizational skills, communication skills, strong work ethic, and willingness to learn new tasks and travel
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Word and Excel
• Must successfully complete and pass JMT's Motor Vehicle screening

• 3+ years’ experience in archaeology role 
• Bachelor’s degree in Anthropology or related field 
• Completion of an accredited archaeological field school 
• Experience in CRM-based Phase I/II/III archaeological survey and/or excavation 

Preferred Experience

• 1+ years’ experience leading archaeological field work to locate and identify sites  
• Experience with GPS/Trimble navigation and data collection  
• Knowledge of historic/prehistoric material culture and artifact processing  
• Ability to navigate using compass and USGS topographic map  
• Ability to set up and run a Total Station independently for site recording/mapping 
• Archaeological reporting experience 

Working Conditions

• Work is performed in the field 75% of the time
• Ability to extensively perform bending, kneeling, standing, shoveling, and lifting and carrying objects weighing up to 50 lbs. as needed
• Work may be conducted outside in heat/cold, wet/humid, and dry/arid conditions
• Perform physically demanding tasks in adverse environmental conditions (e.g., rugged terrain, remote locations, hot and cold temperatures) 
• Office work is generally sedentary in nature but may require occasional standing and walking. Lighting and temperature are adequate and there are no hazardous or unpleasant conditions caused by noise, dust, etc. within the office environment 
• After an initial training period, a hybrid work schedule is available for office work

Benefits

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

• Affordable Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
• Company paid Life and Disability Insurance
• Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays
• Paid Caregiver Leave Program
• Paid Travel Expenses
• 401K Retirement Plan (Traditional and Roth options)
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
• Flexible Work Schedules
• Career Development, including Educational Reimbursement
• And more…
• Benefits | JMT

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by state or federal law. 

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