Position Announcement: Historical Archaeologist, southeastern United States

TerraXplorations, Inc. (TerraX) seeks a Historical Archaeologist with regional
experience in the southeastern United States, including Alabama, Florida, Georgia,
Louisiana, Tennessee, and Mississippi. We are looking for a dedicated professional
seeking a permanent, full-time position with the opportunity for advancement. Salary
is between $60,000 and $80,000 per year, commensurate with qualifications and
experience.
Specific skills we are looking for in this position include:
 Historic archaeological experience and knowledge of the southeastern United
States.
 Experience working with field and laboratory staff.
 A clear understanding of Section 106 and the ability to apply the associated
criteria.
 Experience developing technical reports, including writing and research.
 The ability to assist with historical artifact analysis.
 Understanding of state field and reporting guidelines.
 Ability to develop and carry out historic archaeological research.

Benefits that TerraX provides include:
 Medical Insurance: 1/2 of the cost covered by TerraX
 Dental Insurance:  Available at employee cost (discounted rate)
 Vision Insurance:  Available at employee cost (discounted rate)
 401(k) (up to 4% employer matched)
 Paid holidays (8 days per year)
 Paid Time Off
 Work from home, flexible work schedule.
 Paid one regional and one national conference, if presenting, per year

Responsibilities:
 Direct and manage historic research for clients in both the public and private
sectors, including simultaneous projects.
 Work with Field Archaeologists and Principal Investigators to interpret
historical artifacts and features.
 Assist the laboratory in artifact analysis and interpretation.
 Assist in the development of scopes of work and private/public sector
proposals.
 Conduct pre-field and archival research.

 Occasionally conduct fieldwork for archaeological monitoring,
survey, and evaluation, including projects that may require stays away from
home.
 Conduct analyses, interpret analytical data, and prepare technical reports.
 Interact with clients and staff in a professional and effective manner.

Qualifications:
 A graduate degree in Anthropology.
 Meet or exceed the Secretary of the Interior’s Standards (48 FR 44716) for
archaeology.
 A minimum of 3 years of experience as a professional archaeologist, including
all Phases of archaeological field investigations
 Must be proficient/have technical experience with Microsoft Office Suite,
Adobe Pro, and Google Suite (Google Sheets, Drive, and Docs)
Preferred Qualifications:
 A graduate degree in Anthropology.
 5 years of experience as a professional archaeologist, including all Phases of
archaeological field investigations.
 Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite, Adobe Suite, ESRI, and a Statistics
program (i.e., SPSS)

To apply, send a CV/resume along with a list of three professional references to hr@terraxplorations.com. Please put “Historical Archaeologist” in the subject line.