# On Call Senior Archaeologist

**Company**: WSP
**Location**: Tempe, AZ
**Experience**: senior
**Job type**: contract
**Category**: Consulting
**Industry**: Consulting

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## Description

We are seeking an On Call Senior Archaeologist with 5+ years of experience to join our Earth & Environment Cultural Resource Team in Arizona and New Mexico.

As a Senior Archaeologist, you will participate in project work, including Class I-Class III assessments, heritage/cultural resource investigations, and compliance with NEPA, NHPA, NAGPRA, and other federal, state, and local laws and regulations.

Responsibilities:

- Conduct fieldwork and support the collection and preparation of digital data for reporting findings

- Participate in Class I-Class III assessments and avoidance recommendations

- Contribute to heritage/cultural resource investigations in support of clients' projects

- Travel to project sites in Arizona and New Mexico (per diem provided)

Requirements:

- BA/BS degree in Archaeology, Anthropology, History, or related field (MS/MA preferred)

- 5-7 years of professional-level experience in archaeological and historic preservation plans, staff, and resources

- Excellent interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills

- Working knowledge of cultural resources and environmental regulations, North American archaeology, and NHPA, ARPA, NAGPRA, and relevant state laws

- Experience with SharePoint, Microsoft, and digital data collection software and hardware

- Ability to perform pedestrian surveys and carry up to 25 lbs. of personal gear and company equipment

- Ability to survey in hot and dry high-desert conditions

- Willingness to travel to remote project locations for 10-day rotations and possibly camp

- Pass background check and WSP's Motor Vehicle screening

Preferred Qualifications:

- Previous work experience in the western US

- Large-scale terrestrial survey project experience

- Previous Great Basin and/or Southwestern-specific fieldwork experience

Benefits:

- Competitive compensation commensurate with credentials and experience

- Per diem provided for travel

## Skills

### Required
- Archaeology
- Anthropology
- History
- NEPA
- NHPA
- NAGPRA
- SharePoint
- Microsoft

### Nice to have
- Great Basin
- Southwestern
- terrestrial survey

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