Senior Consultant, Archaeologist (Mid-Level)

ERM is seeking highly motivated Senior Consultant, Archaeologist to join our global consulting firm as part of our Cultural Resources Services team. This is a full-time, salary-based position that can be based from a local ERM office. Applicants are preferred to be local to Austin, Houston or New Orleans, as well as be familiar with the relevant regional fieldwork requirements (i.e., federal, state, and municipal). The hire will be attached to an ERM office in Texas or Louisianna. Other geographies may be considered for the ideal candidate. A successful candidate will be able to provide technical assistance during all phases of the project lifecycle and demonstrate strong communication, writing, and critical thinking skills.

RESPONSIBILITIES:  

• Complete online and in-person record searches in preparation field fieldwork
• Assist in coordinating field preparations (e.g. Health and Safety, logistics, survey protocol, etc.)
• Lead field crews conducting pedestrian phase I and II archaeological survey
• Supervise the recording of artifacts, features, and sites using a tablet and GPS
• Follow all field safety procedures and hold morning safety tailgates
• Evaluate sites for eligibility in the National Register of Historic Places/ State Register of historic Places
• Evaluate project impacts to sites
• Maintain daily logs
• Assist with managing report production to meet deadlines
• Maintain all field records, hard copy and digital

REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor’s degree in Anthropology, Archaeology, or closely related field of study plus 3 to 4 years of related paid experience.
• Demonstrated experience completing inventory, survey, testing, and/or data recovery.
• Experience contributing to technical reports.
• Must have strong attention to detail in documentation of work.
• Excellent communication and computer skills.
• Ability to work within a team, as well as independently.
• Knowledge of Gulf archaeology including artifacts and survey standards.
• Previous experience with mapping equipment and other special application equipment (e.g., tablets, GPS, etc.).
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Must be locally available for projects.
• Ability and willingness to travel to field sites that will be located in and out of the region.
• Travel is expected to comprise 70 percent of the job, inclusive of weekend deployments.
• Must be able to walk long distances (up to ten miles per day) in varying terrain under adverse conditions, including inclement weather, wildlife encounters, and able to lift and carry up to 50 lbs., and able to excavate shovel tests and archaeological units, including facing trenches.
• Driver's License Required: This position requires a valid driver's license and/or the ability to operate a company vehicle due to the nature of job duties, which include frequent travel to various client locations across a large geographical area.

Desired Qualifications:

• Graduate degree in Archaeology, Anthropology, or closely related field.
• Registered Professional Archaeologist.
• Ability to be listed on permits.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Detail oriented; resourceful.
• Positive and energetic attitude.
• Self-motivated; strong initiative.

Who We Are:

As the largest global pure play sustainability consultancy, we partner with the world’s leading organizations, creating innovative solutions to sustainability challenges and unlocking commercial opportunities that meet the needs of today while preserving opportunity for future generations.

At ERM we know that creating a diverse, equitable and inclusive work environment is an essential part of making our company a great place to build a career. We also see our diversity as a strength that helps us create better solutions for our clients. Our diverse team of world-class experts supports clients across the breadth of their organizations to operationalize sustainability, underpinned by our deep technical expertise in addressing their environmental, health, safety, risk and social issues. We call this capability our “boots to boardroom” approach for its comprehensive service model that allows ERM to develop strategic and technical solutions that advance objectives on the ground or at the executive level.

Please submit your resume and brief cover letter. Based on review of these responses, shortlisted candidates will be invited for interviews.

ERM does not accept recruiting agency resumes. Please do not forward resumes to our jobs alias, ERM employees or any other company location. ERM is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.

ERM is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. 

Thank you for your interest in ERM!

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