Consultant, Archaeologist

ERM is looking for a Consultant, Archaeologist.

This is a full-time, salary-based position based from the Indianapolis ERM office; candidates throughout the Midwest will also be considered.

Applicants should be familiar with the relevant regulatory processes in this region (i.e., federal, state, and municipal) with a focus on the Midwest and Plains.

Working with an experienced Archaeologist, the successful candidate will conduct Phase I, II, and III archaeological fieldwork and office-based activities, including documenting and evaluating archaeological sites for eligibility for listing in the National Register of Historic Places (NRHP), and assessing project effects under the provisions of Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act (NHPA).

This individual will also participate in project planning and logistics and prepare appropriate report sections detailing the survey findings and assessment of resources.

 Successful candidates must be flexible and responsive to a challenging and changing work environment where schedules and tasks fluctuate according to the needs of the projects and clients.

Based in the Midwest, the successful candidate will provide technical support for archaeological desktop and field studies for clients within the United States.

RESPONSIBILITIES:  


* Prepare portions of technical reporting for desktop-level or field-based cultural resources investigations or impact assessments, including contributing to cultural resources sections of larger federal and state environmental documents.


* Coordinate participate in field investigations, including reconnaissance- and pedestrian-level surveys, testing/excavations, and construction monitoring for cultural resources.


* Interact with various State Historic Preservation Offices (SHPO).


* Perform research and author portions of technical reports under the supervision of principal investigators, project managers, and partners.


* Communicate with senior staff and teaming partners to support environmental analyses.


* Provide technical consulting skills to support the growth of ERM’s business and client base in the area of archaeology and cultural heritage


* Collaborate with different multi-disciplinary teams consisting of environmental planners, biologists, wetland specialists, GIS specialists, engineers, etc.

across ERM’s United States geography to serve our clients in the energy sector.


* Represent ERM through communications and meetings with our clients, teaming partners, subcontractors, stakeholders, and agency counterparts.

REQUIREMENTS:


* Master’s degree in Anthropology, Archaeology, or closely related field of study, plus 4 or more years of related paid experience.


* Ability to be listed as Field Director on Cultural Resources Use Permits, ARPA permits, state permits, etc.

for projects in the Midwest.


* Demonstrated field director experience within the Midwest, leading inventory, survey, testing, and/o...