Project Archaeologist

Job Description

As a Project Archaeologist at ICF, you will contribute to archaeology and cultural resources studies as either stand-alone projects or as part of larger multi-disciplinary projects. Technical duties will include conducting background research, fieldwork, artifact analysis, and eligibility evaluation and documenting the results in technical reports suitable for agency and SHPO consultation. You will also combine your archaeology technical skills with regulatory compliance expertise to support project-level analysis and programmatic solutions for NEPA and Section 106 compliance (and state compliance, as applicable). The Project Archaeologist will work closely with our Senior Archaeologists and Historic Preservation Specialists on project work, with opportunities to direct and mentor early career team members.

What You Will Do

• Direct archaeological surveys, testing, and data recovery fieldwork for projects primarily in the Southeastern US and Mid-Atlantic. Duties will include field supervision of junior archaeologists conducting excavation of close interval shovel tests and formal excavation units.
• Provide analysis for environmental regulatory reviews under NEPA, NHPA, and state requirements.
• Contribute to technical expertise in archaeology, including technical approach development, analysis and documentation, and collaboration with junior and senior technical colleagues.
• Write and produce technical reports or documents.
• Evaluate resources for the National Register of Historic Places. Develop resource management recommendations and assess project effects on resources.
• Lead or assist with Section 106 consultation
• Collaborate with architectural and landscape historians toward an integrated multi-disciplinary approach to cultural resources management.
• Collaborate in an integrated team with engineers, scientists, planners, regulators, and other stakeholders.

What You Must Have (Minimum quals)

• Master’s degree in Anthropology/Archaeology or closely related field.
• 3+ years of professional, related experience.
• Meets Secretary of the Interior’s Qualification Standards for Archaeology
• Must have valid driver’s license, access to reliable transportation and ability to successfully pass a Motor Vehicle Records (MVR) check

What We’d Like You To Have (Preferred quals)

• Demonstrated capability to serve as Field Director on archaeological field studies.
• Be able to conduct field work in remote locations and be comfortable in the field environment
• Knowledgeable in Southeast archaeology; familiarity with other regions of the U.S. is a plus
• Command of NEPA, NHPA, and other state and federal environmental regulations.
• Proficient with MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
• Excellent technical writing and communication skills
• Familiarity with ArcGIS and experienced with variety of GPS equipment
• Specialization in historic archaeology, geoarchaeology, zooarchaeology, lithic analysis, or bioarchaeology.
• Meaningful experience conducting or supporting consultation with Tribal representatives.
• Participation in project budget development, project schedules, production of deliverables, and QA/QC process tracking.
• Registered Professional Archaeologist

Professional skills you will use:

• Demonstrated capability to adhere to project budgets, schedules, and deliverables
• Problem-solving ability, creativity, analytical skills.
• Orientation toward fulfilling client objectives.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Ability to work effectively in collaborative multi-disciplinary teams.
• Predisposed to continued professional growth.