Submerged Pre-Contact Archaeologist/Geoarchaeologist (Offshore Wind Sect

Job Title: Submerged Pre-Contact Archaeologist/Geoarchaeologist
Job Location: Pensacola, FL (preferred)
Job Posting #: SG-OSW-2024
Job Link: SEARCH Job Postings - Direct Applications

Position Information

SEARCH has an immediate opening for a Submerged Pre-Contact Archaeologist/Geoarchaeologist to join our Offshore Wind Sector to support offshore wind projects throughout the nation. This is a full-time salaried position based out of our Pensacola, FL office, though accommodations for remote work may be considered on an individual basis depending on the candidate’s location and qualifications.

The position will be responsible for processing and interpreting marine geophysical data (including magnetometer/gradiometer side-scan sonar, sub-bottom profiler/seismic, and multibeam echosounder), with a specialization in subsurface data interpretation and paleolandscape reconstruction for the identification of ancient submerged landform features. The position also requires knowledge of the acquisition and processing of geoarchaeological cores from a marine environment, travel to various processing laboratories, and occasional monitoring on a marine survey contractor vessel during core acquisition. The candidate will have solid technical writing skills and the ability to produce reports for review by subject matter experts on behalf of federal, state, and tribal agencies under Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act and the National Environmental Policy Act. The candidate also will be detail-oriented and organized, work well with others, and be able to work efficiently on simultaneous projects under tight deadlines.

We provide a flexible work environment, a professional and collaborative atmosphere, and a wide range of projects and opportunities for our staff. SEARCH offers a competitive total compensation package with strong health and wellness and retirement plans. Benefits include medical, dental, and vision insurance, group term life insurance, 401(k) plan with match, 10 paid holidays per year, and accrued paid time off (PTO). Pay is commensurate with education and experience.

Key Responsibilities:

• Maintain the highest professional image for our clients, coworkers, media, and general public;
• Complete work under budgetary assignment and project and permitting timelines;
• Communicate project status and developments with Offshore Wind Sector Leader, Principal Investigators, and Project Managers;
• Assist with the development of project-specific research designs;
• Support GIS, data analyses, and reporting for offshore wind projects;
• Perform offshore wind specific laboratory work and analyses;
• Extended travel to non-local laboratories to process geoarchaeological cores;
• Occasional extended time as a QMA monitor on an offshore vessel;
• Uphold the highest reporting standards; and
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Qualifications Required:

• Master’s degree in Anthropology, History, Historical Archaeology, or a related field; Experience within a maritime archaeology environment encompassing time in field, laboratory, and office (graduate field school acceptable);
• Knowledge in the acquisition, processing, and interpretation of sub-bottom profiler/seismic data;
• Experience with geophysical acquisition and processing software (e.g., Chesapeake Technology SonarWiz);
• Proficiency with MS Office Suite;
• Familiarity with Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act (Title 54 U.S.C. § 306108) and its implementing regulations (36 CFR Part 800); and
• Technical writing experience. 

Qualifications Preferred:

• Background/training in sedimentology and stratigraphy, particularly in a marine environment;
• Experience with the collection, processing, and documentation of sediment cores from submerged environments;
• Familiarity with geologic ground models;
• Experience engaging with Native American Tribes/Tribal Nations;
• Proficient with S&P Global (formerly IHS Markit) Kingdom software (Seismic Direct and Geophysics) and Esri ArcGIS;
• Magnetometer, side-scan sonar, and multibeam echosounder data acquisition, processing, and interpretation;
• Experience preparing reports for government agency review; and
• Familiarity with the National Environmental Policy Act (Title 42 U.S.C. § 4321 et seq.) and NEPA Substitution for Section 106 (36 CFR § 800.8).

Application Requirements

• Cover letter;
• CV/resume;