On Call Cultural Resource Specialist/Archeologist
Location
Oregon State | United States
Job description
On Call Cultural Resource Specialist/Archeologist
JOB-10040013
Anticipated Start Date
03/11/2024
Location
Downers Grove, IL
Type of Employment
Contract-to-Hire
Employer Info
Our client is a full-service engineering, architecture, construction, environmental and consulting solutions firm, based in Kansas City, Missouri, focused on planning, designing, permitting, constructing, and managing facilities all over the world.
Job Summary
Join our team as an On-Call Cultural Resource Specialist/Archaeologist, contributing to field investigations, pre-field research, and project documentation. Utilize strong analytical skills and attention to detail in artifact analysis and technical report preparation. Be part of a dynamic environment, supporting project studies, consultations, and proposal development while ensuring compliance with safety policies. Apply now to make a meaningful impact on cultural resource preservation.
Job Description
- Assist in performing field investigations for the presence of cultural resources.
- Conduct pre-field work research, including studying the prehistory and history of each project area.
- Assist in preparation of pedestrian surveys, shovel testing, archival research, and documentation of results.
- Provide support to senior staff in construction monitoring, archaeological excavation, artifact identification and other various project related activities.
- Support project studies, field surveys and construction monitoring.
- Assist with compiling technical and GPS data to be presented to Project Managers and senior staff.
- Assist in preparation of project status and technical reports for the project team.
- Provide support to senior staff in government agency and tribal consultations, client coordination, and other client facing activities.
- Assist in proposal planning and development efforts.
- Ensure compliance with company and site safety policies.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
- Complies with all policies and standards
Skills Required
- Minimum of a 3.0 GPA strongly preferred.
- Prior internship or experience conducting field investigations preferred.
- Prior experience analyzing artifacts preferred.
- Must have strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, specifically for preparation of technical reports and proposal writing, are required.
- Demonstrated ability to work as an effective team member.
- High level of attention to detail.
- Ability to operate various types of GPS equipment.
- Must be proficient in the use of Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook, Access, SharePoint).
- Ability to adjust to rapidly changing work environments and research approaches.
Education/Training/Certifications
- Bachelor’s degree in a related field from an accredited program required.
- Master’s degree in anthropology/archeology or related field preferred.
Additional Requirements
- Must be able to pass drug screen.
- Overtime is anticipated for this role.
- Willingness to travel.
- Valid driver's license required.
- Candidates must be legally authorized to work permanently (i.e., without time limitations, without restrictions or without need for work sponsorship) in the country where this position is located.
- Must meet standards to qualify for and maintain the Company's vehicle driving privileges as outlined in the Company's Motor Vehicle Safety Policy.
- Involvement on campus or in the community preferred.
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