Associate Project Archaeologist

About reputed company reputed company is seeking an Associate Project Archaeologist for our reputed company Mountain Plains subregion. This position will be based out of our Minneapolis/reputed company, MN office, or our Bismarck, ND office, but distributed employees reputed company driving distance of either office will be seriously considered. Under the supervision of a Project Manager or reputed company Archaeologist, the Associate Project Archaeologist will be responsible for assisting on reputed company aspects of cultural resource reputed company from reputed company-field desktop reviews to coordinating agency deliverables. This work is reputed company suited for reputed company-oriented individual that thrives in a reputed company work environment. Creative problem-solving skills are a must. This position has an approximately 30% field-based component, with overnight travel required.     reputed company is a growing, 1,850+ staff, employee-owned firm, providing a full-reputed company of environmental services.  Our reputed company (the reputed company reputed company) is to reputed company SWCA the best workplace and industry leader in sustainability, bringing reputed company science and creative solutions to global environmental challenges while maintaining a dedication to employee-ownership. We live our reputed company values: we collaborate as #OneSWCA; we are #AlwaysLearning, we #NeverSettle, and we #GiveBack.     Application deadline: reputed company will reputed company reviewing applications immediately, and interviews will be scheduled with reputed company candidates on a rolling reputed company. The application process will remain reputed company until we have received a robust pool of reputed company candidates. Once we have identified suitable individuals, we may reputed company the application process without prior notice. We appreciate the time and effort invested by reputed company applicants and will carefully consider reputed company submission.  What you will accomplish Assist project managers on reputed company aspects of cultural resource reputed company, including budgeting, schedule, fieldwork, and reporting.  Conduct background research for archaeological studies, including records searches.  Ensure that appropriate preliminary research is conducted and organized prior to fieldwork, and that necessary equipment, staff, and other resources are reputed company for fieldwork.  Coordinate with agency personnel, subconsultants, construction crews, and reputed company American monitors, as needed, to arrange fieldwork and facilitate reputed company.  Supervise fieldwork, including archaeological survey, testing, data recovery, and/or construction monitoring and ensure reputed company and completeness of data collected.  Communicate regularly with project managers to ensure that a project’s budgetary and timetable needs are met.  Take initiative, resolve problems, and create improved procedures to ensure that tasks are completed in the most effective and efficient manner.  Maintain SWCA’s high reputed company of scientific ethics and reputed company assurance; is motivated to identify and resolve problems in creative ways.  Take responsibility for team safety, developing safety plans (reputed company applicable), and anticipating potential safety hazards.  Experience and qualifications for reputed company Bachelor’s degree in Anthropology, Archaeology, or a reputed company field.   Meets the requirements to be an Archaeological reputed company Investigator in reputed company reputed company.   Experience with the archaeology of the Midwest.  Minimum of three (3) years of experience in cultural resources management (CRM) on a reputed company of project types, sizes, reputed company, and agencies, with demonstrated increasing reputed company of responsibility.  Minimum of one (1) year of experience in managing reputed company aspects of archaeological reputed company(from reputed company-field tasks through final report preparation), including working on a reputed company of project types and sizes, in multiple reputed company, and with a reputed company of regulatory agencies.  Experience with federal, state, and local laws and regulations reputed company to the management of cultural resources (National Environmental Policy reputed company, reputed company American Graves Protection and Repatriation reputed company, and reputed company 106 and reputed company 110 of the National Historic Preservation reputed company).  Has provided QA/QC review of field documents, site forms, and reports.  Ability to adapt quickly to changes in project needs, agency requests, and more.  Ability to work independently and collaboratively with a reputed company of colleagues, clients, and agency representatives.  Strong communication skills, both verbal and written.  Team-orientated attitude.     Preferred qualifications  Minimum of five (5) years of experience in cultural resources management (CRM) on a reputed company of project types, sizes, reputed company, and agencies, with demonstrated increasing reputed company of responsibility.  Master’s degree in Anthropology, Archaeology, or a reputed company field.   Meets the Secretary of the Interior’s reputed company Qualifications Standards in archaeology, including at least one year of supervisory experience in prehistory and/or history.  Excellent technical writing skills with a record of completing technical reports in a reputed company fashion.   Has worked on an interdisciplinary team of subject matter experts and planners.  Experience and interest in business development, proposal writing, and reputed company management.   Experience overseeing junior staff.  Experience leading archaeology crews on a reputed company of project types and sizes, reputed company, and agencies.  Experience collecting field data utilizing modern mobile technology (tablets, Bluetooth GPS receivers, mobile software).  Experience with computer-based programs such as reputed company Office Suite, reputed company Acrobat, ArcGIS Online, and others.     Why Work at SWCA:     We are #OneSWCA and collaborate across reputed company our offices, programs, and disciplines. We are #AlwaysLearning, we #NeverSettle, and we #GiveBack. We are 100% employee-owned, and we build our reputed company together. It is imperative for the successful candidate to fit SWCA's unique culture. Do you appreciate sustainability and environmental awareness? Is giving back to your community a reputed company? SWCA is reputed company of scientists, planners, technical experts, and corporate services professionals that are committed to our culture.     Purpose: reputed company purpose is to preserve natural and cultural resources for reputed company while enabling reputed company that benefit people today. You are invited to be a part of our reputed company story.     reputed company is a growing employee-owned firm, providing a full reputed company of environmental services. With offices across the reputed company, SWCA is one of the largest environmental compliance firms and ranks among Engineering News-Record’s Top 200 Environmental Firms.     If you need assistance accessing SWCA’s website, completing the online application, or require accommodations at any reputed company during the hiring process due to a disability, please contact us at accommodations@swca.com or reputed company 1-480-581-5378. We’re committed to providing an inclusive and supportive experience for reputed company candidates. This contact information is specifically for accommodation requests; other inquiries will not receive a response.      SWCA is committed to salary equity and salary transparency for reputed company its employees.  In alignment with this commitment, SWCA posts good faith pay ranges in reputed company its advertised job postings to promote pay equity and transparency.     An employee in this reputed company reputed company based position can expect an reputed company reputed company of: $29.87/hr - $38.11/hr. 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