Description
WSP is currently seeking a Project Archaeologist for its Northwest Arkansas office. The successful candidate will be involved in projects with the Cultural Resources Management Team, working on various cultural resources projects across Arkansas, Missouri, Oklahoma, and Texas.
Your Impact As a Project Archaeologist, you will:
- Lead heritage and cultural resource projects
- Direct field teams on archaeological surveys and excavations
- Assist with development and scoping of medium-sized projects
- Interact with clients, landowners, contractors, and others
- Work with tribal monitors and representatives
- Help clients comply with state and federal regulations
- Prepare and assist with completing cultural resources reports, data entry, impact assessment, and permitting activities for assigned projects
- Perform professional archaeological work and conduct investigations, inspections, studies, and surveys
- Interact with regulatory and historical preservation agencies, subcontractors, and clients in a confident and professional manner
- Remain current in the latest archaeological methods, procedures, subject matter, and techniques
- Exercise responsible and ethical decision-making regarding company funds, resources, and conduct
- Perform additional responsibilities as required by business needs
Who You Are Required Qualifications:
- Master's degree in Archaeology, Anthropology, Historic Preservation, or a related field
- 3-5 years of relevant post-education experience in the context of Section 106/110 compliance, CRM archaeology, preferably in Arkansas, the Midwest, and Southeast
- Thorough understanding of the regulatory framework for heritage resource management compliance
- Excellent technical writing skills
- Expertise in the archaeology of the Midwest and Southeast Regions
- Effective interpersonal and communication skills
- Highly capable self-leadership with attention to detail, multi-tasking, and prioritization of responsibilities in a dynamic work environment
- Ability to work independently and provide guidance and leadership to junior team or project members
- Developed critical thinking and problem-solving skills
- Proven track record of upholding workplace safety and ability to abide by WSP's health, safety, and drug/alcohol and harassment policies
- Ability to work schedules conducive to project-specific requirements that may extend beyond the typical workweek
- Occasional travel may be required depending on project-specific requirements
Preferred Qualifications:
- Clearly defined knowledge, skills, and abilities as evidenced through publications/presentations and work experience in the Central United States
- Active participation in professional practice organisations