Project Archaeologist I

Cultural Resource Analysts, Inc.

(CRA) seeks a Principal Investigator with regional experience in the Ohio Valley, including Ohio, West Virginia, Kentucky, and Pennsylvania.

We are looking for a dedicated professional seeking a permanent, full-time position in association with our office in Hurricane, West Virginia.

Archaeological experience and knowledge of the Upper and Middle Ohio River Valley is preferred for this position.

Employment Type: Full-Time Compensation: $70,000 - $85,000; based on experience Location: Relocation to Hurricane, West Virginia (or commuting distance) is required.

Compensation for relocation can be discussed.

Qualifications A graduate degree in Anthropology.

Qualification under the Secretary of the Interior Standards (48 FR 44716) in archaeology.

RPA, or eligible for RPA.

A minimum of 2 years of experience as a Principal Investigator.

Excellent technical writing skills.

Good personal computer skills, proficient in word processing, spreadsheet, and digital data collection.

Working knowledge of relevant historic preservation legislation and regulations.

Valid driver's license and the ability to pass a background check.

Ability to travel and to work in a variety of field conditions, including both walking and operating 4-wheel drive vehicles in mountainous Appalachian terrain.

Hiking, stooping, bending, and lifting are essential functions of this position.

A team-oriented and collaborative approach is essential, and a solutions-oriented mindset is appreciated.

Benefits 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.

Professional development stipend ($1,000 per year) Registered Professional Archaeologist (RPA) annual renewal payment for Affiliated status Essential Responsibilities Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions, in accordance with state and federal law requirements.

Direct and manage multiple simultaneous compliance projects for clients in both the public and private sector.

Make project logistic arrangements, maintain personnel records, enforce company policies/procedures, and follow project guidelines for data collection, documentation, and reporting.

Direct phase I (inventory-level survey), phase II (National Register evaluation) and phase III (data recovery) projects, including conducting pre-field research, directing...