[OR_Archaeology] 2 Archaeologists Position Openings at US Portland office

[Susan White]

US Corporation, ranked one of Engineering News-Record’s list of the
Top 500 Design Firms for Eight consecutive years is a leading provider
of planning, design, systems engineering and integration, technology
development, program and construction management, and operations and 
maintenance services to federal, state and local government agencies in
the U.S., Fortune 500 corporations worldwide and government clients in
Europe and Asia/Pacific.  We’re currently looking for an Archaeologist
and a Senior Archaeologist in our Portland, OR office. 

SENIOR ARCHAEOLOGIST
Responsibilities: 
Daily activities will include technical and cost management of
projects; and interaction with clients and regulators. Preparation of
reports, laboratory analysis, and coordination of contributions of other
staff to reports is a significant element of the position. Candidate
must work cooperatively with managers, technical staff and
administrative staff to ensure that projects meet US standards and
conform to scopes of work, budgets and schedules. Travel and fieldwork
throughout western US are required.

The candidate will perform a variety of assignments, including design
and implementation of archaeological inventory, evaluation and data
recovery efforts; construction monitoring; prehistoric and historic
artifact analysis, report and proposal preparation; and client and
agency consultation. Assignments will primarily focus on Pacific
Northwest, Great Basin, California and elsewhere.

The candidate will be assigned to the Water and Environment Business
Line in Portland, Oregon, but may be able to work from Chico, California
or another “virtual” office in the U.S. 

This position offers an excellent opportunity to gain experience in
directing a full range of archaeological investigations across a
diversity of regions.

Candidate will have the opportunity to utilize and expand a variety of
technical skills, as well as skills in project management and business
development.

Requirements: 
Education:
BA or B.S. in Anthropology

Experience:
Min. 10 years professional archaeological experience, including survey
and excavations, laboratory analyses, technical report preparation and
agency and client coordination.

Knowledge of basic word processing and accounting software.

Thorough knowledge of federal cultural resources, regulatory
compliance, and experience providing regulatory consultation support for
federal, state, municipal and/or commercial clients. Understanding and
experience in all aspects of cultural resources management, including
archaeology, history, architectural history, and native tribes of
California, the Great Basin and the Pacific Northwest.

Good writing and speaking abilities are critical to this position.
Ability to travel on a regular basis.

ARCHAEOLOGIST
Responsibilities: 
Candidate will participate in fieldwork and/or laboratory analyses and
prepare sections of technical reports. May conduct pre-field or
post-field research; act as a team member on inventory, site
recondition, excavation, and/or laboratory studies; prepare graphics;
and format final documents.

The candidate will perform a variety of assignments, including
assistance with archaeological inventory, evaluation, and data recovery
efforts; construction monitoring; report and proposal preparation; and
client and agency consultation. Assignments will focus on the Pacific
Northwest, 
Great Basin, California and elsewhere.

The candidate will be assigned to the Water and Environment Business
Line in Portland, Oregon, but may be able to work from Chico, California
or another “virtual” office in the U.S. 

Depending on field or reporting assignments, up to four or more field
or laboratory archaeologists may report to candidate on a
project-by-project basis.

This position offers an excellent opportunity to gain experience in
directing a full range of archaeological investigations across a
diversity of regions.

Requirements: 
Education:
BA or B.S. in Anthropology

Experience:
Min. 5 years professional archaeological experience, including field
and laboratory assignments and technical report preparation. 

Knowledge of basic word processing, graphics and accounting software.

Thorough knowledge of federal cultural resources, regulatory
compliance, understanding and experience in all aspects of cultural
resources management, including archaeology, history, architectural
history, and native tribes of California. Technical skills must include
experience in 
archaeological inventory and excavation; site mapping; G.P.S.: and
basic report graphics preparation.

Good writing abilities are essential to this position. Ability to
travel on a regular basis.

Position requires experience in the prehistoric and historic
archaeology of California and the Great Basin regions.

US Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer and strongly supports
diversity in our workforce. M/F/V/D. We offer competitive salaries and a
comprehensive benefits package.  For immediate consideration please
submit your resume to Katie_Poehler at urscorp.com. 


Katie Poehler
Recruitment Coordinator/Sourcer
ph: 619-243-2922 
US Corporation 
1615 Murray Canyon Rd. Suite 1000
San Diego, CA 92108
www.urscorp.jobs 

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