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PAL, the leading cultural resource management and
historic preservation planning consulting firm in New England, is seeking
applicants for the position of Historical Archaeologist. The successful
candidate will coordinate the technical and logistical aspects of research,
fieldwork, data collection and analysis, and technical report preparation
within project-specific research objectives. Assigned projects will
primarily include locations with documented historic period archaeological
resources in a variety of urban, suburban, and rural settings. Project
responsibilities range from conducting archival research,
photo-documentation, and survey mapping/recordation to the development of
detailed historical contexts and research designs in support of all phases
of archaeological investigation.
The Historical Archaeologist reports to the projects Senior
Archaeologist/Principal Investigator and, on specific projects, to the
assigned Project Manager. The Historical Archaeologist provides support to
senior staff on a variety of projects, but also works independently on
designated projects. General responsibilities will include:
Working within the regulatory standards and guidelines of cultural
resources management and preservation planning
Ensuring adherence to and quality control of project-specific excavation
methods, recording, data collection, and handling of archaeological
materials
On-site management of field excavation and personnel through
supervision and participation
Conducting project-appropriate, thorough, accurate, and
well-documented research
Completion of a variety of finished, professional work products (technical
reports, management memoranda, proposals) with appropriate content and
detail on time and within budget
The successful applicant will have a demonstrated work history of
archaeological supervisory experience and will possess several key
requirements including:
Graduate degree in anthropology (with a concentration in historical
archaeology strongly preferred)
At least one year of cultural resource management (CRM) work experience
and/or demonstrated knowledge and understanding of the laws and regulations
relating to CRM
Extensive supervisory and research experience on historic period sites in
the northeastern United States, with some of the work being in urban and
industrial settings
Demonstrated ability to produce high-quality technical work products (e.g.
reports, memoranda), preferably from a CRM context
Detailed and demonstrated knowledge of seventeenth- through
nineteenth-century cultural material of the northeastern United States
Experience in the use of GPS technology and its relationship to
GIS/CAD mapping requirements
Pro-active and problem-solving approach to research and field issues
Excellent organizational and verbal communication skills
Ability to manage several projects concurrently within time and
budget constraints
Experience with relational database applications, preferably in networked
Windows environment
Ability to travel.
The applicant must possess a valid drivers license and must be willing to
relocate to southern New England for a combination of local and non-local
projects throughout the Northeast.
Located in the greater Providence area, PAL offers competitive salaries and
a comprehensive benefits package that is among the best in the CRM industry.
We seek motivated self-starters who are willing to work hard, communicate
well, learn and grow, and have fun in a professional setting. Interested
applicants should send a letter of interest, resume, a minimum of three
professional references, a writing sample (preferably from a CRM context),
and salary requirements to:
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