In Situ Archaeological Consulting, LLC, a minority-owned business providing cultural resource management services to the Midwest. We are now accepting resumes/CVs for a Field Director for our Eden Prairie, Minnesota office. This is a permanent full-time position that will need to be filled immediately.
Minimum Qualifications:
-Master’s Degree in Anthropology, Archaeology, or related field
-Meet Secretary of Interior Professional Qualifications and Standards;
-Able to be on the Register of Professional Archaeologists
-Knowledge of North American Archaeology; Prehistory; History; Artifact Analysis; Historic Preservation; Secretary of the Interior Standards for Archaeology; National Register of Historic Places eligibility criteria; Archival Research techniques;
Preferences
-Familiarity with federal and state laws and regulations for cultural resources and historic preservation including, but not limited to, Section 106, NEPA, and Section 4(f);
-Must be well versed with a wide range of field methodologies, including archaeological survey, testing, excavation, and monitoring required;
-Minimum of one (1) year of experience as a field supervisor.
Job Description: This is a mid-level position. A Field Director performs skilled tasks for both archaeological fieldwork and some office administration. The responsibilities and duties of this position include, but are not limited to:
-Supervising all aspects of archaeological survey, site recording and evaluations, and archaeological testing and data recovery;
-Coordinating and communicating with representatives from various local, state, and federal agencies;
-Working independently under the direction of an experienced Principal Investigator;
-Analyzing and documenting prehistoric and historic sites and artifacts;
-Completing other duties that may include office work associated with cultural resources management and marketing; and
-Prepare and organized compliance report and documents
-Able to edit and review reports, site forms, and other need documentation to a high standard.
Physical Demands and Working Conditions:
-Extensive manual labor including excavation with shovels, bending, kneeling, standing, and lifting and carrying objects weighing 50 lbs.
-Must have tolerance for working in outdoor environments, including prolonged walking or standing on various terrains in a wide range of weather conditions.
-Must be able to be in the field for weeks at a time.
-Valid driver’s license with a good driving record.
If interested, please send resumes/CVs to Daniel Salas at dsalas@insitucrm.com.
