Senior Maritime Archaeologist

Chronicle HeritageSenior Maritime Archaeologist | Full-time | Florida

Company Profile

Chronicle Heritage is a solution-driven heritage consulting firm that prides itself on employing the best cultural resource management professionals in the industry. We place an emphasis on supporting our clients' needs, fostering new technologies that advance our industry, and leveraging those advancements toward the management of non-renewable cultural resources. Chronicle Heritage prioritizes professional development within the framework of innovation and forward thinking to encourage career advancement and research development.

Job Description

Chronicle Heritage is hiring a Senior Marine Archaeologist to assist in leading and managing our growing underwater team. The successful candidate will have a growth and creative mindset, industry knowledge, and will assist to lead and direct a crew of marine archaeologists and geophysicists to conduct maritime archaeological operations throughout the greater United States and Internationally. The Senior Marine Archaeologist will be responsible for ensuring the successful completion of projects and thorough documentation of any archaeological sites encountered, providing analysis and recommendations based on the results of the assessments. This position offers a diverse work environment, and colleagues who are supportive, passionate, and collectively focused on work/life balance and producing high-quality CRM documents. Under the supervision of Chronicle Heritage's executive team, the Senior Maritime Archaeologist will:

• Assist in managing fieldwork and office work related to projects to ensure the proper collection methods according to site conditions
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of regulations affecting CRM and general industry trends
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of technical trends for both diving and geophysical techniques
• Support all phases of archaeological investigation and regulatory compliance
• Manage, mentor, and ensure the continued and proper training of staff, as well as self
• Complete accurate, detailed, and comprehensive field documentation
• Complete and assist team in office work, including technical writing related to pre- and post-field activities
• Ability to work with and support a culturally diverse team of all skillsets and professional levels
• Direct collection, analysis, and interpretation of data when needed; formulate recommendations and solutions to highly complex problems or those involving risk. As well as the ability to listen to and work with team members of all professional levels regarding operations and work environments
• Work with Chronicle Heritage Principals, Team Leads, Principal Investigators, Project Managers, and other staff to implement project-specific instructions and methods
• Identify and research project opportunities, develop proposals, and scope maritime archaeological projects
• Work with technical field, lab, and office staff to ensure projects meet Chronicle Heritage standards
• Observe and uphold Chronicle Heritage's Fieldwork Procedures and Health and Safety requirements

Hire Type: Full-time (salary)
Schedule: 40 hours, Monday–Friday: standard business hours, overtime and weekend work, as needed
Location: Pensacola, FL preferred; remote will be considered

Required Qualifications

• Advanced degree in maritime archaeology, archaeology, anthropology, or closely related field
• 6+ years of experience working on/directing maritime archaeology projects
• 5+ years of experience with analysis and technical report writing
• 4+ years of experience in a marine archaeology supervisory role
• Expertise in marine archaeological field methods and data collection
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project)
• Listed on the Register of Professional Archaeologists
• Meet or exceed the Secretary of the Interior's Professional Qualification Standards for Archaeology
• Able to work in an outdoor environment for prolonged periods of time and in a range of weather conditions
• Rescue Diver (OWD) certification
• Experience with boat handling and working on larger vessels
• Be willing to travel and stay overnight on short- and long-term projects
• Valid driver's license
• Current U.S. Passport

Preferred Skills

• Contribute to and assist in managing an ever-growing team by adding a strong marine archaeological and geophysical skillset
• Demonstrable experience supervising and being available to assist field crews during archaeological studies
• Proficient organizational, task management, scheduling, and budget management skills
• Proficiency in identifying submerged sites via diving or geophysical operations
• Proficiency with marine geophysical and GIS data collection and processing methods in the field and in the office
• Proficiency with scientific diving and above all, safe diving practices
• Show strong focus and technical excellence to efficiently utilize modern collection methods
• Proficiency and familiarity with Section 106 processes and NRHP eligibility criteria for sites
• Ability to endure adverse environmental conditions, including hot and cold temperatures, precipitation, and challenging terrain for sustained durations
• Excellent attention to detail, a positive work ethic, reliability, and commitment to working both independently and in a team environment
• Excellent leadership skills and ability to work with team in the field
• First Aid/CPR Certification

Physical And Mental Requirements And Work Environment

• Regular fieldwork or on-site inspections are required, which necessitates ability to frequently travel/drive a vehicle (sight, hearing, and manual manipulation of driving mechanisms), cognitive ability to plan travel, use maps or GPS navigation systems.
• May require ambulation and movement to enable walking or hiking 10+ miles per day on rough and/or hazardous terrain and occasional climbing, crouching, kneeling, balancing on rough terrain. Fieldwork may involve exposure to conditions of rain, sun, heat, wind, dust, etc., with exposure to animals, plants, wet conditions, biting insects, poison oak, etc. May require use of respiratory equipment.
• Some fieldwork may require carrying loads up to 25 pounds or work around heavy construction equipment.
• Vision is required to observe environmental phenomena and record and translate observations into text (either keyboard entry on a computer or dictation and audio translation of recording to Standard English scientific text).
• Mental requirements include ability to organize one's own work or that of crew members; ability to recognize and observe scientific data and analyze data as well as ability to perform calculations. Must also be able to observe social and professional interactions and respond appropriately.
• Some work is performed primarily in an indoor environment and requires sustained sitting and use of fingers, hands, and arms to operate a computer and perform keyboard entry of data or document preparation (or equivalent with accommodation). Must also be able to operation standard office equipment (phone, copy machine, FAX machine, etc.)

Additional Information

Chronicle Heritage offers great benefits package and huge growth potential. Pay will be commensurate with experience and bonuses may be offered for exceptional performance. Our benefits package includes health, dental, and vision insurance, a 401(k) plan with employer matching, paid time off (PTO), telecommuting and mentorship programs for career growth.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

Chronicle Heritage participates in E-Verify to ensure all staff are authorized to work in the United States. Chronicle Heritage is also an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer that provides equal employment opportunities to all applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

We encourage underrepresented groups, women, and members of the LGBTQIA+ community to apply.

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