Staff Archaeologist III

CRA Seeking Skilled Archaeologists at all Levels Cultural Resource Analysts, Inc. (CRA) is always looking for qualified, highly motivated professionals to join our team. We work on a wide variety of projects each year across the full range of cultural resource services. For over 40 years, CRA has been recognized asone of the most respected, full-service cultural resource consulting firms in the United States. This success is directly attributed to CRAs retention of an experienced, highly skilled, multi-disciplinary team of cultural resource management professionals. With an understanding that it is the expertise and dedication of our team that forms the foundation of our reputation for high-quality work, CRA invests in its people and their professional development, and fosters a collaborative environment that emphasizes teamwork. The archaeologists, architectural historians, and historic preservation professionals that CRA employs, many of whom are leaders in their fields, are the core of our success. CRA is seeking archaeologists in all of our offices, ranging from Staff Archaeologists to Principal Investigators. Our offices are located in: West Fork, Arkansas (Jay Gray, jwgray@crai-ky.com) Evansville, Indiana (Lisa Kelley, ljkelley@crai-ky.com) Lexington, Kentucky (Jon Kerr, jpkerr@crai-ky.com) Shreveport, Louisiana (Jeremy Pye, jwpye@crai-ky.com) Knoxville, Tennessee (Travis Hurdle, twhurdle@crai-ky.com) Richmond, Virginia (Matt Fuka, mrfuka@crai-ky.com) Hurricane, West Virginia (Stevan Pullins, spullins@crai-ky.com) Sheridan, Wyoming (Colin Ferriman, crferriman@crai-ky.com) For more information about the available positions, please contact the office director(s) where you are interested in working. Employment Type: Full-Time Compensation: Pending experience and job position Benefits: Medical, Vision, Dental, Life (99% of employee medical coverage paid by employer)Flexible Spending Plan offered401(k) (up to 5% employer matched)Life insurance (100% paid by employer)Supplemental insurance policies offered (short-term disability, cancer, hospitalization)Paid holidays (10 days per year)Paid Time Off (80 hours for Year 1; 120 hours for Year 2; and 160 hours for Year 3), and employees that have been with the company 10 years or more get 5 weeks (200 hours) of PTOPaid Family Leave. The latter would consist of new mothers and fathers who both get one week paid leave. New mothers get a short term disability benefit that is paid by the company.Professional development stipend ($1, 000 per year)Registered Professional Archaeologist (RPA) annual renewal payment for Affiliated status Minimum Qualifications: A graduate degree in Anthropology or Archaeology is preferred.At least 3 years experience supervising archaeological fieldwork is preferred. Experience at all levels of archaeological investigation is preferred but experience supervising Phase I cultural resource surveys Is a must.No specific area of specialization is required, but priority will be given to archaeologists who also have experience/training in architectural history, ceramic analysis, geoarchaeology, GIS, geophysics, zooarchaeology, or ethnobotany.Qualification under the Secretary of the Interior's Standards (36 CFR 61) in archaeologyA demonstrated ability to write clearly and professionally. Previous experience writing CRM reports is preferred.Detail oriented, strong organizational skills, and technologically proficient in basic computer programs, such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc. Experience in databases and digital data collection is a plus.Ability to use GPS units, compasses, and maps and navigate efficiently in remote areas.Must be a licensed driver with a safe driving record and be able to operate motor vehicles in a safe manner on roadways. Prior experience pulling trailers is a plus.While not required, prior experience driving a small motorboat and maintaining safe water practices is a plus.It is imperative that candidates be able to work 8-10 hour days in a variety of field conditionsThere will be frequent stays away from the office.Hiking, stooping, bending, and lifting are essential functions of this position Have additional qualifications? Let us know where you excel! Cultural Resource Analysts, Inc. employees are required to undergo a background check that includes driving history. CRA reserves the right to perform drug/alcohol testing as a condition of continued employment. Cultural Resource Analysts, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer.