FullTime Archaeologist
1 month ago
Johnson, Mirmiran & Thompson is a dynamic, 100% employee-owned consulting firm of more than 2,000 professionals that provides a full range of multi-disciplined engineering, architecture, information technology, and related services to public agencies and private clients throughout the United States. JMT, is currently ranked #59 on Engineering News-Record's list of the Top 500 Design Firms.
Position Summary: Responsible for scheduling, managing, and conducting Phase I-III fieldwork 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. Opportunities for growth and to aid in growing the cultural resources group. U.S. Residency Required.
Our Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) is provided at no cost to the employee and provides a beneficial interest in the company. JMT offers a rich benefits package, including:
Paid Holidays
Paid Overtime (straight hourly rate)
Affordable & widely accepted health, dental and vision insurance
Excellent 401K Retirement Plan
Pay range is $32-$36/hour. Salary range is commensurate with education and level of experience.
After an initial training period, a hybrid work schedule is available.
Essential Functions and Responsibilities
Collects data and field samples during archaeological investigations
Analyzes historic and pre-historic artifacts
Documents methodologies and findings of research and archaeological investigations
Reviews and writes archaeological reports and/or prepares archaeological site forms
Assists in making decisions about project alternatives and the resolution of adverse effects to archaeological resources
Works with technical field, lab and office staff, managers and administrative staff to ensure that projects meet JMT and professional quality standards
Nonessential Functions and Responsibilities
Perform other related duties as assigned
Required Skills
Strong written and oral communication skills
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Word and Excel
Required Experience
Master's Degree from an accredited school in archaeology or a closely related field
Must meet the Secretary of the Interior's Qualification Standards for Archaeologists
3+ years of experience
Regional experience in historic and/or prehistoric archaeology
Demonstrated skills and supervisory experience in Phase I-III fieldwork
Must be able to provide a writing sample from either a thesis, dissertation, or archaeological report
Must possess a valid driver's license
Preferred Experience
Registered Professional Archaeologist
Familiarity with ArcGISPro, ArcMap, Google Earth, and/or other GIS programs
Experience with Federal Agencies and Tribal Nations
Working Conditions
Work is performed in the field 50% of the time and requires the ability to extensively perform bending, kneeling, standing, shoveling, and lifting and carrying objects weighing up to 50 lbs as needed. Field work will require walking and carrying field equipment over typical outdoor terrain. Work may be conducted outside in heat/cold, wet/humid, and dry/arid conditions. Out-of-town travel is expected, requiring driving and/or flying to project locations.
Office work is performed within a general office environment 50% of the time. Office work is generally sedentary in nature but may require occasional standing and walking. Office work is performed with adequate lighting and temperature, with no hazardous or unpleasant conditions caused by noise, dust, etc.
JMT is an Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/Disability/Vet/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity, and we are proud to be building an inclusive and diverse workforce.
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Qualifications:
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Word and Excel
