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SOI Qualified Archaeologist (Guam)
United States · Contract
Sponsorship not specifiedDetected 231 days ago
ResearchCommunication
About the role
- In addition to local projects, archaeologists will participate in SEARCH projects outside of the island.
- SEARCH provides a flexible work environment, a professional and collaborative atmosphere, and a wide range of projects and opportunities for our staff.
- Pay is commensurate with education and experience.
Responsibilities
- Conduct archaeological monitoring, survey, testing, and excavation in support of Phase I, II, and III studies in accordance with the research design to identify, record, and evaluate historic and prehistoric cultural resources.
- Collect and inventory artifacts, ecofacts, and samples in accordance with the research design, and keep an accurate field specimen log.
- Identify potential human and faunal remains, and treat any suspected human burial remains respectfully and in a manner consistent with the research design and applicable State and Federal guidelines and laws.
- Perform quality control of field data (hand-written and electronic) on a daily basis to ensure information is accurate and complete.
- Use electronic and traditional navigational equipment (GPS, iPad/ArcCollector/Survey 123, compass, transit, etc.) to determine project limits, record fieldwork, document findings, and communicate progress.
- Photo-document artifacts, features, excavation units, land use, landscapes, unique environmental features, historic structures, archaeology sites, unique environmental features, specialized equipment or technique usage, and work-in-progress.
- Procure and maintain field equipment, technology, field laboratory supplies, vehicles, and supplies in a clean, working, and safe manner.
- Occasionally meet with, coordinate, and collaborate with landowners, land agents, clients, other field research teams, and visiting regulatory agency staff.
- Ability to perform physically demanding tasks in variable terrain and environments.
Requirements
- Graduate degree in Anthropology, Archaeology, or a related field.
- Experience with pacific island archaeology.
- Demonstrative knowledge of and familiarity with performing archaeological monitoring, survey and excavation.
- Applicants must be eligible to be employed in the United States on federally contracted projects.
- Selected candidates must be Secretary of the Interior Qualified in Archaeology and based in Guam at time of hire.
Benefits
- SEARCH offers a competitive total compensation package with strong health and wellness and retirement plans.
- Benefits include medical, dental, and vision insurance, group term life insurance, 401(k) plan with match, 11 paid holidays per year, and accrued paid time off (PTO).
- Adhere to project health and safety plans and participate in office and field trainings and meetings.
- Application Requirements Cover letter Resume Cover Letter References Other Important Need-to-Know Information This position will require flexible availability outside of standard working hours.
- Employment offers are contingent upon satisfactory verification of criminal, education, driving, and/or employment background checks as well as passing results from a pre-employment drug screen.
Equal opportunity
- SEARCH is an Affirmative Action Employer and a Drug-Free Workplace.
- We will endeavor to make a reasonable accommodation to the known limitations of a qualified applicant with a disability unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship on the operation of our business.
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