Tower Engineering Professionals is seeking a full-time Archaeologist in our Denver, CO office. Tower Engineering Professionals offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical and dental insurance, paid vacation and holidays, 401k with company match, and a relaxed, fun environment.
The Archaeologist will manage cultural resource projects from start to finish and be able to complete those projects independently.
Minimum Qualifications
Secretary of the Interior Qualified archaeologist
Master’s degree in anthropology with an emphasis in Archaeology, Anthropology, or closely related field
3+ years experience conducting Phase I and Phase II archaeological surveys (or “Class III” surveys)
Valid driver’s license and ability to perform field work
At least 1 year full time experience at a supervisory level in the study of Archaeology resources of the prehistoric period
Knowledge, Skills And Abilities
Ability to complete complicated cultural resource projects without supervision and/or assistance from others
Working knowledge of Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act and NAGPRA
Working knowledge of the FCC's Nationwide Programmatic Agreements (NPA and Collo NPA)
Experience with applying National Register criteria to a variety of cultural resources including above-ground resources
Ability to conduct complex analysis/curation of cultural resources
Experience cooperating and coordinating with State Historic Preservation Offices (SHPOs) and Native American tribes
Excellent computer skills in Microsoft Suite and ArcGIS
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Ability to work independently and with a team
Ability to work outdoors in varying weather conditions and out-of-town for up to a week at a time
Essential Functions
Complete Phase I and Phase II archaeological surveys (or “Class III” surveys) for Section 106 compliance
Prepare and submit FCC Form 620s and 621s for proposed communications tower sites
Coordinate and correspond with SHPOs and Native American tribes on Section 106 projects
Manage client projects to include correspondence to clients, problem resolution, and final reports to meet required deadlines
Manage Archaeologist(s) and/or other cultural resources personnel
Manage curation laboratory
Physical Demands
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to be at site locations both on the ground and on building roof tops, sit, stand, walk, use both hands, and reach and raise items above the head, use fingers to feel and handle, talk and hear. While performing the duties of this job, the employee frequently is required to stoop, kneel and crouch, lift weight or exert a force up to a maximum of 25 pounds.
Work Environment
Approximately 50% performed in an external environment, on-site, outdoors, exposed to the elements of nature working under normal construction conditions. Approximately 75% performed in climate-controlled internal office environment working under normal office conditions
Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Research, Analyst, and Information Technology
Industries
Telecommunications
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