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Senior Archaeologist

WSP Petaluma, CA senior full-time

Salary

$89,000 - $129,800 per year

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Description

We have a career opportunity for a Senior Archaeologist to join our team in our offices in the Southwest.

As a Senior Archaeologist, you will be conducting archeology investigations and preparing reports, scheduling, managing, and conducting fieldwork and documentation associated with archaeological projects for a variety of clients throughout the southwestern United States.

Responsibilities include:

  • Conducting archeology investigations and preparing reports.
  • Scheduling, managing, and conducting fieldwork and documentation associated with archaeological projects.
  • Contributing to the development of various levels of National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA)-compliant documentation.
  • Working collaboratively with project teams and clients in the public and private sectors.
  • Developing and implementing Programmatic Agreements with federal and state agencies.
  • Traveling throughout the southwestern United States, approximately 30% overnight travel.
  • Preparing proposals for internal and external clients.

Requirements:

  • BA/BS degree (MS/MA preferred) in Archaeology, Anthropology, or related field.
  • 5-7+ years of professional level experience researching, analyzing, developing and managing archaeological and historic preservation plans, staff, and resources.
  • Meet Secretary of the Interior's Professional Qualification Standards for Archaeology.
  • Ability to be added to archaeological permits on state, federal, and tribal lands in the U.S. Southwest.
  • 5+ years of experience working with National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA).
  • Working knowledge of the National Historic Preservation Act (NHPA), Section 106 compliance, and general archeological practices.

Benefits:

  • Medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance.
  • Retirement savings.
  • Paid sick leave.
  • Paid vacation.
  • Paid parental leave.
  • Paid time off for purposes of bereavement, voting, and/or attendance at naturalization proceedings.

Compensation:

  • Expected Salary: $89,000 - $129,800

Skills

Required

  • Archaeology
  • Anthropology
  • NEPA
  • NHPA
  • Programmatic Agreements

Nice to have

  • MS/MA degree in Archaeology or related field
  • Experience working on local, state, and federal projects

Ready to apply?

You apply with the employer directly. Their original posting is here: https://emit.fa.ca3.oraclecloud.com/hcmUI/CandidateExperience/en/sites/CX_2001/job/97705

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