Terracon

Staff Archaeologist

Terracon  •  Macon, GA (Onsite)  •  6 days ago
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Job Description

General Responsibilities:
Provide archaeological services for a broad array of projects and clients. This may include conducting field work, identifying artifacts, laboratory analysis, writing reports, preparing proposals, and consulting with clients and stakeholders.
Essential Roles and Responsibilities:
  • Follow safety rules, guidelines and standards for all projects. Participate in pre-task planning. Report any safety issues or concerns to management.
  • Understand and practice quality acumen.
  • Support consistent quality standards on proposal and project delivery.
  • Responsible for conducting fieldwork and writing small to medium sized, relatively uncomplicated reports.
  • Manages a field crew and ensures that Field Technicians and Crew Chiefs are performing fieldwork to the highest standards.
  • May serve as Principal Investigator (PI) on survey and testing projects.
  • Conducts archival research or field documentation and ensures the team is recording appropriate information or conducting appropriate analyses.
  • Confidently identifies artifacts and recognizes natural and cultural features/stratigraphy.
  • Responsible for ensuring field forms, data collection, and sample collection are consistent, complete, accurate and follows project-specific requirements.
  • Prepares simple proposals.
  • Presents papers at professional conferences.
  • Promote pre-task planning for all projects.
  • Performs other duties as assigned.
    • Requirements:
  • Graduate degree in Archaeology, Anthropology, or closely related field (MA, MS, PhD) and a minimum of 2 years’ related experience.
  • Familiar with the cultural history of the region and surrounding areas.
  • Secretary of Interior (SOI) qualified preferred.
  • A valid driver’s license with acceptable violation history may be required.
    • Terracon

    About Terracon

    Terracon is a 100 percent employee-owned consulting engineering firm providing quality services to clients. Since 1965, Terracon has evolved into a successful multi-discipline firm specializing in environmental, facilities, geotechnical, and materials services.

    Terracon has achieved significant expansion through both internal growth and acquisitions. Terracon currently has more than 8,000 employees in more than 200 locations nationwide. Additionally, we partner with our U.S. clients to serve their international needs. Terracon’s growth is due to dedicated employees who are responsive to clients, provide quality services, and take advantage of opportunities in the marketplace.

    Terracon provides services on thousands of projects each year. Our culture, systems, and structure enable us to excel at both small and large projects. By combining our national resources with specific local area expertise, we consistently overcome obstacles and deliver the results our clients expect.

    Terracon serves a diverse portfolio of private and public clients. By being responsive, resourceful, and reliable, we strive to exceed our clients’ expectations for service, solutions, quality, and speed of delivery. Based on a deep understanding of our clients’ needs, our commitment is centered around these key objectives.

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    Industry
    Construction & Skilled Trades
    Company Size
    5,001-10,000 employees
    Headquarters
    Olathe, Kansas
    Year Founded
    1965
    Website
    terracon.com
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