Principal Archaeologist

Manage client and agency relationships, develop new business, and manage complex projects.

PRINCIPAL Archaeologist

Locations: Any office or Telecommute

Pay Range:

Principal $93,600 - $130,000

Applied EarthWorks, Inc. (Æ) has immediate openings for full-time Principal Archaeologist - Project Managers. Successful candidates will provide on-demand project management between multiple offices within the company.

DUTIES:

The Principal manages and directs large and complex cultural resource projects, working closely with others throughout the company. The Principal Archaeologist will manage client and agency relationships; maintain current regulatory expertise; mentor lower-level staff; advise staff members as they design and carry out projects; perform high level QA/QC to ensure that products meet the company’s technical, regulatory, professional, and scholarly standards; participate in marketing and new business development; and represent the company in business and professional activities.

SKILL REQUIREMENTS:

  • Manage and direct complex archaeological fieldwork, lab processing, and/or or technical analysis and report preparation;

  • Complex budget development, personnel management, and scheduling;

  • Complex proposal preparation;

  • Employee management/supervision and mentoring;

  • Ability to review RFPs and contracts, identify potential pitfalls, and make sound bid/no-bid decisions;

  • Ability to generate work for staff;

  • Excellent technical writing skills with a record of completing technical reports timely;

  • Report review and editing skills;

  • Ability to adapt quickly to changes in project needs;

  • Thorough understanding of the CEQA, NEPA, NHPA Section 106, and other laws and regulations governing cultural resource management;

  • Experience negotiating agreement documents;

  • Ability to work independently and collaboratively with a variety of colleagues, clients, agency and tribal representatives, construction contractors, and other project stakeholders and to resolve conflicts when they arise.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

  • Advanced degree in anthropology, archaeology, historical archaeology, or related field required.

  • Experience and expertise working with descendant communities.

  • Minimum of 12 years progressively responsible employment in CRM which includes demonstrated supervision or management experience.

  • Register of Professional Archaeologists (RPA) certification strongly preferred.

  • California expertise highly desired.

How to Apply:

Apply online.

Interested applicants may submit a letter of interest, resume/curriculum vitae, a technical writing sample and list of three professional references to Human Resources at info@appliedearthworks.com. Please reference “Principal Archaeologist” in the subject line. No phone calls please.

Salary Equity and Transparency - Æ is committed to salary equity and salary transparency for all employees.  We include good faith pay ranges in all advertised job postings to promote pay equity and transparency.

An employee in this CA-based position can expect a salary of $93,600-$130,000/year for the Principal Archaeologist position. Actual pay within this range may depend on experience, qualifications, geographic location, client requirements where applicable, and other factors permitted by law.  Candidates are also encouraged to consider Æ’s total compensation package including competitive benefits, ESOP participation, professional development, exclusive in-house leadership development and coaching.

Æ diversity, equity & inclusion pledge

As members of our local communities, Æ's employee owners strive to promote diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) in the field of Cultural Resource Management (CRM). We raise awareness to our communities through outreach and learning opportunities increasing exposure to CRM, archaeology, and paleontology. We help overcome barriers to entry into the field, such as offering professional development time, tuition reimbursement, and potential field school scholarships. We invest in educational opportunities to serve and educate others appropriately and effectively. Finally, we offer internal tools for our staff communicating DEI content and events.

Æ is an equal opportunity employer.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, color, disability (mental or physical), gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military veteran status, national origin, political affiliation, pregnancy, race, religion or creed, sex, sexual orientation, or any other factor that is not related to the job. Women, minorities, individuals with disabilities and veterans are encouraged to apply.

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