Geophysical Archaeologist

CRA seeks a Geophysical Archaeologist to work in our Lexington, Kentucky, office.

Employment Type: Salaried; Full-Time

Compensation: $50,000 to $70,000, negotiable commensurate with experience

Benefits: Full-time offers:

• Medical, Vision, Dental, Life (99% of employee medical coverage paid by employer)
• Flexible Spending Plan offered
• 401(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 PTO
• Paid Family Leave. The latter would consist of new mothers and fathers both get one week paid leave. New mothers get a “short term disability” benefit that is paid by the company. This is generally 6-8 weeks or as prescribed by their doctor. It is a percentage of your regular pay based on your tenure with the company: 90 days to 3 years: 60%; 3-10 years: 75%; 10 years: 90%
• Professional development stipend ($1,000 per year)
• Registered Professional Archaeologist (RPA) annual renewal payment for Affiliated status

Experience: Minimum 3 years of experience with near-surface geophysical field and processing methods

DESCRIPTION

Cultural Resource Analysts, Inc. (CRA) is seeking a geophysical archaeologist in our Lexington, Kentucky, office. This permanent, full-time position is intended for a qualified individual who will be part of an archaeological geophysics team. The geophysical archaeology program at CRA conducts a variety of projects throughout the United States. The ideal candidate is an archaeologist with 3-5 years of experience with near-surface geophysical field and processing methods. Candidate will be expected to design and execute archaeological geophysics surveys involving a range of techniques including but not limited to GPR, EM, and magnetometry. Project assignments will involve producing site documents, processing data, creating graphical output for geophysical interpretations and preparing detailed reports.

Join us, as we approach celebrating our 40th year in business! For nearly four decades, CRA has been recognized as one of the most respected, full-service cultural resource consulting firms in the United States. This success is directly attributed to CRA’s 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. Join our team and grow with us!

Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in anthropology or closely related field.
• Experience with near-surface geophysical survey and data processing.
• Basic ArcGIS skills
• Basic mapping skills with GPS and total station
• Good writing skills
• Leadership ability
• Communication skills
• Ability to travel
• Due to the nature of the role, a reasonable level of physical fitness is required (tasks include extended periods of walking across rough terrain and loading/unloading of equipment)
• Ability to work in all weather conditions
• RPA Certification or Eligible for RPA Certification
• Experience with archaeological excavations methods
• Demonstrated ability to meet schedule and deadlines within a budget
• Ability to lead and cooperate with a team in various environments, as well as work independently
• Strong written and oral communication (English) skills
• Strong analytical/technical, project management and report writing skills
• Capable of improvising and troubleshooting in the field
• Able to manage time effectively and prioritize responsibilities

Remote Work Option:

• Report writing, desktop research, artifact analysis, remote meetings and other tasks may be conducted remotely at the employee’s place of residence.
• The employee will travel and be on-site for all assigned fieldwork.
• Travel may be required to the Lexington, Kentucky, office or other locations for public and private meetings, archival research, training, and other project tasks that may necessitate face-to-face meetings.

Please indicate when you will be available, and submit résumé and three references to the following link: CRA job application portal

If you have questions, please contact Bridgette Robinson via email at barobinson@crai-ky.com, or mail to Cultural Resource Analysts, Inc., 151 Walton Avenue, Lexington, Kentucky 40508 ATTN: B. Robinson.

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.