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 🔗Archaeological Laboratory Manager

  • Full Time
  • Fredericksburg, VA
  • $63,000 - $80,000 USD / Year
  • Applications have closed
  • Department: Cultural Resources
  • Job Reference #: Req. # 2024-6474
  • Job Qualifications:

    The successful candidate must have:  Bachelor’s degree (or higher) in anthropology, archaeology, history, museum studies or closely related field and at least three (3) years of relevant work experience, one (1) of which was at a supervisory level.

     

    The ideal candidate will have any/all of the following:

    ·         Knowledge with/experience in compliance with applicable cultural resource laws including Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act

    ·         Understanding of generally accepted archaeological laboratory methods and procedures

    ·         Working knowledge of the material culture of the Mid-Atlantic

    ·         Experience with the standard analysis methods for a variety of artifact types

    ·         Knowledge of US History and the National Register of Historic Places Criteria,

    ·         Experience with federal (36 CFR 79) and state curation standards

    ·         Familiarity with alternative lab analysis and preservation methodologies, including x-radiography, electrolysis, and other stabilization methods

    ·         Knowledge of state historic preservation office guidelines throughout the service area

  • How to Apply:

    If you have strong communication and organizational skills, are self-motivated, and can work well both independently and as part of a team, complete the online application process for this job posting at www.meadhunt.com/careers.

    All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability.

    Mead & Hunt proudly offers medical, dental, and vision insurance, paid time off, paid sick leave, parental leave, a 401K plan with a generous company match, life and disability insurance, and an employee assistance program.

  • Job benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision insurance; paid vacation and sick days; 401K; life & disability insurance
  • Application URL: https://careers.meadhunt.com/jobs/6474?lang=en-us

Website Mead & Hunt

Mead & Hunt offers planning, design, and construction management services in the fields of engineering and architecture. We are a full service, multi-discipline consulting firm. Our in-house capabilities and diversity allow for the integration of several disciplines into individual organizational teams, each project team uniquely formed to meet the specific needs of each client. The corporation, founded in 1900, employs more than 1400+ employees. Our permanent offices are located in California, Colorado, Florida, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, South Carolina, Texas, Virginia, Washington, Washington DC, West Virginia, and Wisconsin, and project offices throughout the country. Mead & Hunt is ranked among the top 500 architectural/engineering firms in the nation by Engineering News Record magazine.

Mead & Hunt, a nationally recognized professional services consulting firm, is experiencing exciting success and sustainable growth. As a result, we have a full-time position available for an archaeological laboratory manager.

 

Responsibilities include:

  • Overseeing workflows related to archaeological collections to assure quality control, staff productivity and appropriate training, and compliance with deadlines and budgets, to include the work of Collections Coordinators and Lab Technicians.
  • Responsible for accuracy, legibility, and completeness of all laboratory documents, as well as accuracy and completeness of reports and other deliverables.
  • Planning, performing, and/or delegating cataloguing and specialized artifact analyses, as appropriate.
  • Analyzing and interpreting data provided by lab staff and artifact specialists, and providing associated reporting, in accordance with project scope, timeline, and budget.
  • Composing or assisting with composing, as assigned, project reports and other deliverables for submission to clients and agencies.
  • Coordinating and communicating with staff, clients, landowners, and relevant agency personnel, as needed, or delegating such coordination and communication.
  • Tracking and reporting project expenses, including lab supplies, outside analysts, and curation costs.
  • Responsible for coordinating and contributing lab content to the company blog and social media accounts.
  • Updating the Laboratory, Cataloging, and Field Sampling Manuals as needed.
  • Maintaining a clean and safe laboratory in accordance with applicable laws and safety protocols.
    Other duties as assigned.