Cultural Resources Field Director
POWER is seeking a full-time Cultural Resources Field Director to join the Environmental team working in the Mid-Atlantic Area. Although we maintain a Richmond, Virginia office, this position can be successfully executed from anywhere in the Mid-Atlantic United States. The position will require a half fieldwork/ half desk work mix with the potential of extensive travel. The position includes a full suite of benefits listed below. We are providing a signing bonus to qualified candidates who possess the necessary skills and are available to start promptly.
This is a full-time position with opportunities to occasionally perform work throughout the United States. Our Eastern Cultural Resource Department is a fast-growing team of Archaeologists and Architectural Historians that is looking to expand our staff and develop talent across the region. Along with the qualifications listed below, we are looking for an outgoing and motivated individual who is seeking to improve or expand their skills as a Full-time Archaeologist helping to positively contribute to our team.
Travel and Office work will be equal parts of the job with fieldwork, analysis, and final reporting being the primary focus of the position. Assistance with the management of temporary staff and being responsive to client and Project Manager requests.
Roles and responsibilities
- Directing cultural fieldwork including Phase I, II, and III archaeological and architectural history investigations and survey
- Locating, analyzing, and recording archaeological and architectural resources within defined areas
- Field data management and quality control
- Managing temporary field and office cultural staff
- Provide training to new staff, including field and laboratory staff
- Communicating with principal investigators to execute archaeological and above-ground cultural resource efforts
- Assisting with the day-to-day management of complex projects
- Preparing and writing reports and site forms
- Land and Right-of Way agent coordination
- Clean, photograph, and catalog archaeological artifacts
- Cultural evaluative testing, site mitigation, and monitoring
- Historical research, previously recorded resource file reviews
- Pre-field preparation and logistics
- Assist coordination with Federal and State Agencies and Project stakeholders
Required Education/Experience
- A bachelor’s degree in Archaeology, Anthropology, Architectural History or a related discipline
- Three or more (3+) years of experience within Cultural Resource Management or related fields as a project archaeologist/field director/crew chief supervising Cultural Resource field investigations
- Experience in the American Mid-Atlantic, Midwest, and Southeast is preferred
- Ability to work independently, fully planning and executing personal assignments with minimal instruction
- Knowledge of health and safety standards
- Ability to work in harsh environments, and in varying weather conditions
- Ability to adapt to a flexible schedule on short notice
- Willingness to sometimes work weekends during field surveys
- Ability to dig shovel tests for archaeological investigations and lift 50 pounds
- Candidates may expect to be subject to client or project-specific formal background checks or drug test regimens
- Strong research and writing skills
- Qualified applicants should possess strong leadership, technical, and communication skills
- Must possess a valid driver’s license
Desired Skills/Experience
- Master’s Degree
- Extensive knowledge and understanding of equipment, technology, and paperwork used in the recording and documentation of archaeological sites and artifacts in various states
- Demonstrated experience in archaeological analysis and report writing
- Virginia or surrounding state residency is preferred but not required
- Knowledge or experience conducting architectural history surveys
- Familiarity with digital data recordation and management.
- Familiarity with Section 106 processes and NRHP eligibility criteria for cultural resources
At POWER Engineers, you can have a rewarding career on every level. Our philosophy is simple: Do Good. Have Fun. Build Success. You’ll work on fun and challenging projects and initiatives with the opportunity to make a positive impact on society and the environment. And you’ll find the support, coaching, and training it takes to advance your career.
Since we’re employee-owned, we get to make POWER a great place to work. That includes providing competitive compensation, professional development and a full benefit package:
- Medical/Dental/Vision
- Paid Holidays
- Vacation/Paid Sick Leave
- Voluntary Life Insurance
- 401K
- Telehealth Benefit covers all providers
- Maternity and Paternity Leave
- New Dads and Moms Benefit program
- Fertility Benefits
- Gender -Affirming Care
POWER is a fun engineering firm. That might seem contradictory to some, but it works for us!
EOE, including disability/vets
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