Archaeologist III

KLJ
United States, South Dakota, Rapid City
330 Knollwood Dr (Show on map)
Mar 29, 2025
Description Position Purpose As an Archaeologist III you will conduct and/or supervise cultural resource projects including archaeological and historic inventories, survey, testing, and excavation for KLJ client projects. The position oversees field and office staff and provides scientific oversight to projects. The primary work area for projects is South Dakota, North Dakota and Montana. Essential Functions Supervise cultural resource fieldwork and serve as lead author on reports Provide direction, review, and support to the group by leading large, multidisciplinary projects Provide technical assistance to the marketing team with business development, proposals, contracts and development of scopes of work, schedules and budgets Serve as project or client manager on designated projects Participate in and facilitate meetings with stakeholders and clients Instruct, train, and mentor group members and support staff Ensure compliance with KLJ safety and quality standards Responsibilities Accountable for either assisting project managers or serving as a project manager with responsibility for developing project budgets and ensuring scoped tasks are completed within designated constraints Demonstrate a thorough understanding of regional prehistoric and historic resources, contexts, and criteria for significance Maintain in-depth knowledge of the National Environmental Policy Act, Archaeological Resource Protection Act and other similar regulations. Implement and apply National Historic Preservation Act and National Register of Historic Places criteria to cultural resource management. Assist with project scope, estimates, and contracts May assist with response to RFPs (request for proposals) and lead interviews May prepare forecast of workload for assigned staff and closely monitor backlog Qualifications Master's degree in anthropology, archaeology, history, or a related field Must meet Secretary of Interior qualifications for Principal Investigator Ability to be listed on regional BLM, Forest Service, State, and other required permits Detailed working knowledge of state law, the National Historic Preservation Act and National Environmental Policy Act Must have a valid driver's license and be able to operate motorized vehicles Preferred A current RPA certification is preferred. Prior regional experience serving as either Field Director, Project Manager, or Principal Investigator GIS background Relationships The Archaeologist III is supervised by the Department Manager and receives general guidance and direction on project related tasks from the Department Manager or the Project Manager. Leads project staff Hours and Travel This position requires the individual work 40 or more hours per week with 40% of the time spent in the field and 60% in the office. Physical Requirements The physical demands described represent 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. The employee is regularly required to: Sit, stand, walk, stoop, kneel, crouch, and crawl Use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; and reach with hands and arms Talk or hear and communicate clearly The employee must: Be able to walk on uneven terrain up to ten miles per day Frequently lift and move up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift and move up to 75 pounds Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. Other Duties This job description is not meant to be all-inclusive or restrictive and other duties may be assigned. It is a description of the job as presently defined and is subject at any time to revision. This document is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this classification. This is not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required. Individuals may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities, as needed. The salary range for this position is $65,000 - $95,000 per year. Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)