For over 60 years, DOWL has thrived as a highly reputable, professional services consulting firm, recognizing that the foundation of our past, present, and our future is our people.  DOWL’s foundation is built upon four core values: Inclusion, Integrity, Innovation, and Inspiration.  These values are rooted in everything we do. As a valued partner on our Cultural Resources team, you will be one of the People Who Make It Happen!                                                                                         

Summary

The Senior Archaeologist 1 provides senior level cultural resources planning activities, including a full spectrum of research, documentation, report preparation, public involvement, and agency coordination services to clients as required by the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) and National Historic Preservation Act (NHPA). This position is distinguished by the employees’ responsibilities for tasks of greater complexity and sensitivity, use of independent judgment in problem-solving, planning, scheduling and completing assigned projects, and involves the supervision and mentoring of junior staff. The Senior Archaeologist should have the archaeological and historic preservation knowledge, analytical skills, and experience with archaeology and historic preservation statutes, regulations, policies, and guidelines equivalent to a Ph.D. degree in anthropology or archaeology or a closely related field with specialized training in archaeology. The person in this position should exhibit an advanced level of responsibility, an extensive amount of independence, bring a high degree of expertise to their work, and make a significant contribution to cultural resources projects. A Senior Archaeologist 1 will have a progressively responsible 15+ year track as a CRM professional.

Job Responsibilities and Duties

To be successful in this position, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Software

Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel) - Advanced Market Sector Software - Advanced

Technical Expertise

Mastery of technical fundamentals Highly efficient at providing technical solutions to the most complex challenges and guides others towards the same Works with market sector leaders to advance technical skills within the team

Teamwork

Technical leader/mentor on large/complex projects. Has excellent communication skills, answers questions from those with less experience, and takes action based on the needs of the team.

Project Delivery

Leads the production of and provides quality control for the following:

Technical reports and memos Cultural Resource Baseline Reports Phase 1 and Phase 2 reports Section 106 documentation Field studies and investigations

Understanding Budget and Schedule

Strong understanding of scopes, scheduled, and budgets. Able to predict and deliver individual tasks within a set level of effort. Able to consistently meet budget and schedule expectations on projects. Develops budgets and schedules for complex projects. Breaks down complex projects into logical tasks. Able to prioritize multiple assignments to successfully deliver all assigned projects on time and on budget. Mentors others on above.

Industry Standards and Regulations

Demonstrates mastery of the following laws and regulations:

NHPA, NAGPRA, NEPA, ARPA Relevant state laws

Client Interaction

Frequent direct communications with clients on large/complex projects. Leads technical client project meetings. Understand appropriate messaging and legal risks. Engages as industry expert on complex projects and pursuits. Leads technical aspects of project interviews. Mentors others on above.

Other

Other duties as assigned.

Level of Work/Accountability

Efficiently performs the most technically complex and demanding technical work without supervision. Reviews the work of others and mentors others on complex project tasks. May perform project management duties as needed.

Supervisory Duties

May be a supervisor:

Oversees team operations and the daily workflow of the team Organizes workflow and ensures that employees understand their duties or delegated tasks Recruits and hires new employees Implements training for new hires and identifies training opportunities for current staff Communicates information from leadership to employees and vice versa Monitors employee productivity and provides constructive feedback and coaching Sets goals for performance and deadlines in ways that comply with company’s plans and vision and communicates them to employees Provides constructive and timely performance evaluations Decides on reward and promotion based on performance Handles discipline and termination of employees as needed and in accordance with company policy

Education and/or Experience

Master's Degree required PhD preferred Years of experience required: 15 years Years of experience required with advanced degree: 14 years

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

Must meet Secretary of the Interior's Professional Qualification Standards and client-specific standards and requirements Must have a valid driver’s license and a good driving record

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this position, the employee is regularly required to sit. The employee is required to talk and hear. The employee is regularly required to stand, walk, and use hands. The employee may occasionally lift and/or move up to 40 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this position include close vision and ability to adjust focus.

Ability to cut brush using chain saw or machete; ability to walk and hike through rough terrain, snow, and ice; ability to dig with shovel and hand tools; ability to screen dirt and sediment; routinely lift and carry between 30 and 50 pounds; ability to work on uneven ground surfaces and within small excavations. May need to work at rural and remote sites and travel by small fixed- and rotary-wing aircraft.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Work may be split between the field and office. Field work is performed outdoors during year-round weather conditions. Work ranges from high-density urban to extremely remote settings. Individuals must be prepared to adapt quickly from one extreme to the other.

In the field: The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to moderately loud due to the proximity to construction sites and related equipment.

In the office: The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Geographic location is taken into consideration for compensation.