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🔗Lead Archaeologist- Principal Investigator

  • Full Time
  • Austin, TX
  • $79,170.00- $103,194.00 USD / Year
  • Applications have closed
  • Department: Cultural Resources
  • Job Reference #: 2023-12988
  • Job Summary: SWCA’s TX/OK operation is seeking 2 Lead Archaeologists for their Austin, TX office to support its growing practice. You will assist with project coordination and quality control for CRM Projects and expand our reputation in archeological consulting
  • Job Qualifications:
    • Minimum of a master’s degree in Archaeology or Anthropology required.
    • Minimum of eight (8) years of archaeology fieldwork experience– academic or research-oriented supervisory experience can substitute for a portion of compliance-based experience.
    • Experience with and thorough knowledge of NEPA, Section 106, and the Antiquities Code of Texas.
    • Listed as a Registered Professional Archaeologist (or qualified for RPA status).
    • Experience with content edits of reports and a solid background of scheduling and budgeting of projects related to cultural resources.
    • Ability to work independently as well as oversee small or large projects by working closely with Field Directors, Project
    • Managers, and Team Leads.
    • Ability to travel an estimated 20 percent of the time.
  • How to Apply:

    https://careers-swca.icims.com/jobs/12988/lead-archaeologist–principal-investigator/job?mode=view

  • Job benefits: Health, Dental, Vision, Employee Stock, Paid time off, Wellness time
  • Physical Demands / Work Environment: Hybrid work environment
  • Contact Name: Jenna Rodriguez
  • Application Email: jenna.rodriguez@swca.com
  • Application URL: https://careers-swca.icims.com/jobs/12988/lead-archaeologist--principal-investigator/job?mode=view

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