This position is responsible for the oversight of field research, data collection, inventory, analysis, final report production, and curation in accordance with various agency requirements and guidelines, as well as general standards of scientific quality. Other aspects of this role will include managing budgets, preparing proposals, interacting with clients and regulatory agencies, conducting internal and external business development, as well as managing other technical professionals as delegated by the Cultural Resources Program Manager.
Responsibilities Direct technical workProvide expertise with regulatory compliance at federal, state and local levelsAgency, client, contractor, and subconsultant coordinationPrepare scopes of work and manage budgets, subconsultant invoices, and expensesServe as Principal Investigator on archaeological investigations and lead fieldwork as neededAuthor large technical reports, research designs, mitigation strategies, and other technical documentsSuccessfully and independently manage projects, staff, timelines, and task allocationProvide oversight of artifact analysis, report content, and personnelActively participate in professional organizations and developmentEnsure project completion within scheduling and budgetary constraintsMentor and train junior staffMake eligibility assessments in relation to applicable local, state, and federal guidelines Qualifications Master of Arts/Science in Anthropology, Archaeology, or related fieldMinimum of five (5) years of experience supervising archaeological investigations, such as Phase I surveys, Phase II testing, or Phase III data recoveries, artifact analysis, and report writing on projects in TexasCandidate must have two years of experience in San Antonio or the greater South-Central Texas region, with preferred experience on historic and Spanish Colonial sitesWorking knowledge of Section 106 of the NHPA, Antiquities Code of Texas, and NEPAProven ability to direct and mentor Project Archaeologists and Crew ChiefsNo permits in defaultDemonstrated positive reputation and relationships with regulatory agenciesPrior primary report authorship for a variety of archaeological project types and sizes, and agenciesAbility to perform duties on multiple simultaneous projects, sometimes with conflicting deadlinesExceptional organizational and record keeping, critical thinking, problem solving, and time management skillsMust be self-motivated and able to work independentlyAbility to successfully delegate tasksResponsive to internal and external communications during business hours and available outside of normal business hours on as needed basisAbility to successfully manage multiple projects concurrentlyExperience leading and working on testing and data recovery projectsExperience with digital data collection platforms and Global Positioning SystemsMust be able to work in the field under various terrain and weather conditions as neededMust be able to walk and stand for prolonged time periods; dig with a variety of hand tools, bend, kneel, and standMust be able to lift and carry objects weighing up to 50 lbs. such as a bucket filled with rocks or soil; boxes of stone artifactsMust be flexible to work within the office hours of 8 am to 5 pm, Monday through Friday with occasional overtime, as neededPosition may require irregular hours due to client needs; work responsibilities may require out of town/overnight travel to Pape-Dawson offices or project locationsMust have a valid Driver’s License Preferred Qualifications Familiarity with Geographic Information SystemsExperience conducting archival researchWorking knowledge of City of San Antonio’s Unified Development CodeAnalytical expertise (e.g., lithic, faunal, or ceramic)*Candidates selected for an interview will be required to provide a technical writing sample.
All qualified applicants for Pape-Dawson Engineers will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.
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