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Field Archaeologist

LADGOV CORPORATION

Boston, MA

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SKILLS
Analysis Skills, Archaeology, Best Practices, Budgeting, Communication Skills, Customer Relations, Data Management, Data Quality, Documentation, Establish Priorities, Federal Laws and Regulations, Geographic Information System Software, Health Plan, Interpersonal Skills, Laboratory Analysis, Leadership, Maintain Compliance, Organizational Skills, Problem Solving Skills, Project Management Software, Project Tracking, Project/Program Management, Quality Assurance, Quality Management, Quality Metrics, Regulations, Regulatory Compliance, Safety/Work Safety, Schedule Development, Spatial Data, State Laws and Regulations, Time Management
LOCATION
Boston, MA
POSTED
3 days ago
Job Title: Field Archaeologist

Location: The North Field Historic District (NFHD) airfield pavement surfaces at North Field, Tinian, Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands. 96952

Position Type: Full-Time

Summary:

We are seeking a highly organized and experienced Archaeological Project Manager to oversee and lead our archaeological monitoring and discovery projects. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing all aspects of archaeological projects, from initial planning to final reporting, ensuring that projects are executed efficiently, safely, and meet the highest quality standards. The Project Manager will also play a critical role in liaising with clients, field teams, and regulatory authorities.

Key Responsibilities:

WORK ELEMENT 1: Project Management, including weekly updates
  • Develop and maintain project schedules, budgets, and resources.
  • Communicate regularly with clients, providing weekly updates on project progress.
  • Ensure adherence to project timelines and budget constraints.
  • Lead project kick-off meetings and regular team meetings.
  • Implement a quality assurance plan to maintain high-quality project outcomes.
WORK ELEMENT 2: Compose Archaeological Monitoring and Discovery Plan & Site Safety and Health Plan (draft, revised draft, and final versions); Attend Pre-Field Meetings, Give Archaeological Monitoring brief to operators
  • Prepare comprehensive Archaeological Monitoring and Discovery Plans.
  • Develop Site Safety and Health Plans, prioritizing safety for all project personnel.
  • Participate in pre-field meetings and brief field operators on archaeological monitoring protocols.
WORK ELEMENT 3: Conduct Archaeological Monitoring Fieldwork and End-of-Fieldwork Letter (draft, revised draft and final versions)
  • Oversee and actively participate in archaeological fieldwork activities.
  • Ensure proper documentation and recording of archaeological findings.
  • Prepare End-of-Fieldwork Letters, including drafts, revisions, and final versions.
WORK ELEMENT 4: Post-Fieldwork (laboratory processing and analysis)
  • Oversee the transportation and processing of archaeological artifacts.
  • Coordinate with laboratory staff to ensure accurate analysis and documentation.
  • Maintain strict data integrity and confidentiality.
WORK ELEMENT 5: Reports (draft, revised draft, and final versions) and Other Deliverables (draft and final GIS data, updated archaeological site map)
  • Prepare comprehensive archaeological reports, including drafts, revisions, and final versions.
  • Ensure the timely delivery of all project deliverables.
  • Update and manage GIS data and archaeological site maps.
Qualifications:
  • A minimum of a Bachelor's degree in Archaeology or a related field; Master's degree preferred.
  • 1 year experience in archaeological project management.
  • Strong knowledge of archaeological fieldwork techniques and best practices.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Proficiency in project management software and GIS tools.
  • Familiarity with relevant federal, state, and local regulations and compliance requirements.
  • Ability to lead and motivate field teams and ensure adherence to safety protocols.
  • Strong organizational and problem-solving skills.

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