Senior Archaeologist

DESCRIPTION
Michael Baker International has an immediate opening for a full-time, exempt, Senior Archaeologist (Archaeologist III) in Columbia, South Carolina.  A Senior Archaeologist performs both office and field/lab work, including management of archaeological field crews and supervision of all phases of archaeological investigations.  Preference is given to candidates who have demonstrated credentials and experience in the Southeastern United States, with particular emphasis in North and South Carolina, Georgia, Florida, Alabama, and Mississippi. 

Initially, the successful candidate will oversee a minimum 2-year long project involving Phase I, II, and III archaeological investigations and construction monitoring for the Columbia Canal Reconstruction Project.  The successful candidate will also work closely with the Archaeology Department Manager to expand and generate new opportunities and increase staff in the southeast region. It is anticipated that this position will be hybrid office/remote depending on need, although proximity to Columbia, SC and ability to efficiently interact with both Client and Agency staff is paramount.

ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS, DUTIES, AND RESPONSIBILITIES MAY INCLUDE, BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO:

·         10+ years of Phase I, II, and III archaeological supervisory experience 

·         Oversee all aspects of archaeological projects from project inception to closeout, including project budgets, scope development, invoicing, workplan development, fieldwork, artifact analyses, site interpretation, public meetings, and National Register of Historic Places recommendations.

·         Conduct proposal and business development with internal and external clientele.

·         Perform client management.

·         Perform Native American outreach/consultation.

·         Compile and prepare organized, thorough CRM/archaeology-related documents and/or reports.

·         Prepare project contextual statements.

·         Interpret field findings, site development processes, and stratigraphy.

·         Provide regular project updates to the Technical Manager/ Department Manager and/or Cultural Resources Director and/ or Michael Baker project manager, as well as the client.

·         Assign appropriate project personnel.

·         Supervise or perform specialized analyses, if applicable

·         Must be willing to travel.

 

 

MINIMUM PROFESSIONAL REQUIREMENTS

 To perform this job successfully, an individual must:

• Meet Secretary of the Interior standards (36 Code of Federal Regulations Part 61) for applicable discipline. 
• Graduate degree (M.A. / M.S. and/or Ph.D.) in Anthropology (Archaeology) or closely related discipline (e.g., museum studies, history, geomorphology). 
• Have a firm understanding of Section 106, National Environmental Policy Act, and/or applicable permitting guidelines
• Work as a project lead and take direction to the satisfaction of the Department Manager, Cultural Resource Director, project manager, and/or the client.
• Have excellent communication skills with both internal and external clients and carry themselves in a professional manner.
• Have excellent technical writing, technical editing, verbal communication, and public speaking skills.
• Understand project budgets, administration, contracts, and project management responsibilities.
• Have working knowledge of software including Microsoft Office Suite (e.g., Microsoft Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint), Adobe Photoshop, and GIS. 

COMPENSATION

The pay range for an Archaeologist III is between $93,844.42 and $140,778.914 per annum.

BENEFITS 
We offer a comprehensive benefits package including: 

·         Medical, dental, vision insurance 

·         401k Retirement Plan 

·         Health Savings Account (HSA) 

·         Flexible Spending Account (FSA) 

·         Life