ERM is seeking highly motivated Senior Consultant, Archaeologist to join our global consulting firm as part of our Cultural Resources Services team. This is a hybrid full-time, salary-based position based out of our Scottsdale, AZ office. Applicants are preferred to live in Arizona and possess an understanding of the regional archaeology of the state. Applicants working towards being permitted or who are already permitted on an Arizona Antiquities Act Permit are strongly encouraged to apply. A successful candidate will be able to provide technical assistance during all phases of the project lifecycle and demonstrate strong communication, writing, and critical thinking skills.

RESPONSIBILITIES:  

Complete online and in-person record searches in preparation field fieldwork

Walk up to 8 hours each day with a backpack

Lead field crews conducting pedestrian cultural resource inventories

Supervise the recording of artifacts, features, and sites using a tablet and GPS

Follow all field safety procedures and hold morning safety tailgates

Evaluate project impacts to sites

Maintain all field records, hard copy and digital

Contribute to report writing

Assist with managing report production to meet deadlines

REQUIREMENTS:

Bachelor’s degree in Anthropology, Archaeology, or closely related field of study

3+ years of related professional experience

Demonstrated experience completing inventory, survey, testing, and/or data recovery

Experience contributing to technical reports

Must have strong attention to detail in documentation of work

Excellent communication and computer skills

Ability to work within a team, as well as independently

Knowledge of Arizona Archaeology

Previous experience with mapping equipment and other special application equipment (e.g., tablets and GPS)

Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite

Must be available locally for projects

Ability and willingness to travel to field sites that will be located in and out of state

Must be able to walk long distances (up to ten miles per day) in varying terrain under adverse conditions, including inclement weather, wildlife encounters, and able to lift and carry up to 50 lbs., and able to excavate shovel tests and archaeological units, including facing trenches.

Driver's License Required: This position requires a valid driver's license and/or the ability to operate a company vehicle due to the nature of job duties, which include frequent travel to various client locations across a large geographical area.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Graduate degree in Archaeology, Anthropology, or closely related field

Registered Professional Archaeologist

Ability to be listed on Arizona Antiquities Act Permit or working toward it

Strong oral and written communication skills

Detail oriented; resourceful

Positive and energetic attitude

Self-motivated; strong initiative

Who We Are:

As the largest global pure play sustainability consultancy, we partner with the world’s leading organizations, creating innovative solutions to sustainability challenges and unlocking commercial opportunities that meet the needs of today while preserving opportunity for future generations.

At ERM we know that creating a diverse, equitable and inclusive work environment is an essential part of making our company a great place to build a career. We also see our diversity as a strength that helps us create better solutions for our clients. Our diverse team of world-class experts supports clients across the breadth of their organizations to operationalize sustainability, underpinned by our deep technical expertise in addressing their environmental, health, safety, risk and social issues. We call this capability our “boots to boardroom” approach for its comprehensive service model that allows ERM to develop strategic and technical solutions that advance objectives on the ground or at the executive level.

Please submit your resume and brief cover letter. Based on review of these responses, shortlisted candidates will be invited for interviews.

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ERM is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. 

Thank you for your interest in ERM!