Archaeologist/Archaeological Monitor (Puerto Rico)

Title: Archaeologist (Monitor)Location: Puerto RicoJob Code: SOI-PR-26Job Link: SEARCH Job Postings - Direct Applications Position InformationSEARCH has an immediate opening for on-call Archaeologists to join our Terrestrial Archaeology division for monitoring projects in Puerto Rico. Selected candidates must be Secretary of the Interior Qualified in Archaeology and based in Puerto Rico, with knowledge on island cultural resources. In addition to monitoring projects, archaeologists may be called to participate in SEARCH survey projects around the island. The formal title of this role is that of an Archaeological Technician, though the advertised title reflects the job function for consideration. Rotation schedules depend on project needs but are typically 10/4s, 6/1s or 5/2s. Starting hourly wage ranges from $20-$22 per hour, commensurate with education and experience. Travel time is paid, including mid-project travel for breaks. Travel days are considered part of the rotation. Lodging is single room accommodations and SEARCH pays per diem (no receipts needed) at a usual rate of $50/night and $25 on demobilization days when staying away from home.Key Responsibilities: Adhere to project health and safety plans and participate in office and field trainings and meetings.Conduct archaeological monitoring, survey, testing, and excavation in support of Phase I, II, and III studies in accordance with the research design to identify, record, and evaluate historic and prehistoric cultural resources. Recognize archaeological signatures and apply reasoning to evaluate resources. Evaluate and record accurate, organized, and clear field notes, maps, drawings, logs, forms, tables, databases, artifact bags, box labels, and other project documentation. Collect and inventory artifacts, ecofacts, and samples in accordance with the research design, and keep an accurate field specimen log. Identify potential human and faunal remains, and treat any suspected human burial remains respectfully and in a manner consistent with the research design and applicable State and Federal guidelines and laws. Perform quality control of field data (hand-written and electronic) on a daily basis to ensure information is accurate and complete. Use electronic and traditional navigational equipment (GPS, iPad/ArcCollector/Survey 123, compass, transit, etc.) to determine project limits, record fieldwork, document findings, and communicate progress. Photo-document artifacts, features, excavation units, land use, landscapes, unique environmental features, historic structures, archaeology sites, unique environmental features, specialized equipment or technique usage, and work-in-progress. Procure and maintain field equipment, technology, field laboratory supplies, vehicles, and supplies in a clean, working, and safe manner. Occasionally meet with, coordinate, and collaborate with landowners, land agents, clients, other field research teams, and visiting regulatory agency staff. Travel for extended periods of time. Other duties as assigned.RequirementsQualifications Required: Graduate degree in Anthropology, Archaeology, or a related field. Meet the Secretary of the Interior (SOI) qualifications for archaeology. Live in Puerto Rico at time of hire. Experience with Caribbean archaeology. Ability to perform physically demanding tasks in variable terrain and environments. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. A valid driver’s license and access to reliable transportation. Demonstrative knowledge of and familiarity with performing archaeological monitoring, survey and excavation. Application Requirements Cover letter Resume Cover Letter References Other Important Need-to-Know Information This position will require flexible availability outside of standard working hours. Applicants must be eligible to be employed in the United States on federally contracted projects. SEARCH is strongly committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment where a variety of backgrounds, cultures, orientations, ideas, and talents can flourish. SEARCH is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. SEARCH is an Affirmative Action Employer and a Drug-Free Workplace. Employment offers are contingent upon satisfactory verification of criminal, education, driving, and/or employment background checks as well as passing results from a pre-employment drug screen. We will endeavor to make a reasonable accommodation to the known limitations of a qualified applicant with a disability unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship on the operation of our business. If you believe you require such assistance to complete this form or, if requested, to participate in an interview, please let us know. BenefitsAbout SEARCH:SEARCH is a global leader in archaeology, maritime archaeology, and the full spectrum of cultural heritage services. SEARCH’s staff are industry leaders and subject matter experts who support commercial and government clients worldwide. Since 1993, SEARCH has completed over 5,000 projects nationwide and across 44 countries, spanning seven continents and four oceans. By integrating science, technology, and creativity, SEARCH harnesses the power of the past to advance the projects, places, and people it serves.For more information about SEARCH, please visit searchinc.com and follow us on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, and Twitter. Please send inquiries about the position to jorge.quintana@searchinc.com. Include the Job Posting code (SOI-PR-26) in the subject line of your email.

Title: Archaeologist (Monitor)
Location: Puerto Rico
Job Code: SOI-PR-26
Job Link: SEARCH Job Postings - Direct Applications

Position Information

SEARCH has an immediate opening for on-call Archaeologists to join our Terrestrial Archaeology division for monitoring projects in Puerto Rico. Selected candidates must be Secretary of the Interior Qualified in Archaeology and based in Puerto Rico, with knowledge on island cultural resources. In addition to monitoring projects, archaeologists may be called to participate in SEARCH survey projects around the island.

The formal title of this role is that of an Archaeological Technician, though the advertised title reflects the job function for consideration. Rotation schedules depend on project needs but are typically 10/4s, 6/1s or 5/2s. Starting hourly wage ranges from $20-$22 per hour, commensurate with education and experience. Travel time is paid, including mid-project travel for breaks. Travel days are considered part of the rotation. Lodging is single room accommodations and SEARCH pays per diem (no receipts needed) at a usual rate of $50/night and $25 on demobilization days when staying away from home.

Key Responsibilities:

• Adhere to project health and safety plans and participate in office and field trainings and meetings.
• Conduct archaeological monitoring, survey, testing, and excavation in support of Phase I, II, and III studies in accordance with the research design to identify, record, and evaluate historic and prehistoric cultural resources.
• Recognize archaeological signatures and apply reasoning to evaluate resources.
• Evaluate and record accurate, organized, and clear field notes, maps, drawings, logs, forms, tables, databases, artifact bags, box labels, and other project documentation.
• Collect and inventory artifacts, ecofacts, and samples in accordance with the research design, and keep an accurate field specimen log.
• Identify potential human and faunal remains, and treat any suspected human burial remains respectfully and in a manner consistent with the research design and applicable State and Federal guidelines and laws.
• Perform quality control of field data (hand-written and electronic) on a daily basis to ensure information is accurate and complete.
• Use electronic and traditional navigational equipment (GPS, iPad/ArcCollector/Survey 123, compass, transit, etc.) to determine project limits, record fieldwork, document findings, and communicate progress.
• Photo-document artifacts, features, excavation units, land use, landscapes, unique environmental features, historic structures, archaeology sites, unique environmental features, specialized equipment or technique usage, and work-in-progress.
• Procure and maintain field equipment, technology, field laboratory supplies, vehicles, and supplies in a clean, working, and safe manner.
• Occasionally meet with, coordinate, and collaborate with landowners, land agents, clients, other field research teams, and visiting regulatory agency staff.
• Travel for extended periods of time.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Qualifications Required:

• Graduate degree in Anthropology, Archaeology, or a related field.
• Meet the Secretary of the Interior (SOI) qualifications for archaeology.
• Live in Puerto Rico at time of hire.
• Experience with Caribbean archaeology.
• Ability to perform physically demanding tasks in variable terrain and environments.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• A valid driver’s license and access to reliable transportation.
• Demonstrative knowledge of and familiarity with performing archaeological monitoring, survey and excavation.

Application Requirements

• Cover letter
• Resume
• Cover Letter
• References

Other Important Need-to-Know Information

• This position will require flexible availability outside of standard working hours.
• Applicants must be eligible to be employed in the United States on federally contracted projects.
• SEARCH is strongly committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment where a variety of backgrounds, cultures, orientations, ideas, and talents can flourish.
• SEARCH is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
• SEARCH is an Affirmative Action Employer and a Drug-Free Workplace.
• Employment offers are contingent upon satisfactory verification of criminal, education, driving, and/or employment background checks as well as passing results from a pre-employment drug screen.
• We will endeavor to make a reasonable accommodation to the known limitations of a qualified applicant with a disability unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship on the operation of our business. If you believe you require such assistance to complete this form or, if requested, to participate in an interview, please let us know.

Benefits

About SEARCH:

SEARCH is a global leader in archaeology, maritime archaeology, and the full spectrum of cultural heritage services. SEARCH’s staff are industry leaders and subject matter experts who support commercial and government clients worldwide. Since 1993, SEARCH has completed over 5,000 projects nationwide and across 44 countries, spanning seven continents and four oceans. By integrating science, technology, and creativity, SEARCH harnesses the power of the past to advance the projects, places, and people it serves.

For more information about SEARCH, please visit searchinc.com and follow us on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, and Twitter.

Please send inquiries about the position to jorge.quintana@searchinc.com. Include the Job Posting code (SOI-PR-26) in the subject line of your email.

SEARCH is at the forefront of the Cultural Resources Management industry, and we continuously seek top talent. We have high expectations for ourselves, our staff, and our company. A career with SEARCH likely will be more challenging and more demanding than your previous job. We strive for the best out of our people, and we encourage you to apply if you can deliver consistently great work with an optimistic and positive attitude. If you believe that you are among the finest at what you do, then we encourage you to apply to work with us and enjoy a career that is professionally and personally rewarding (and fun). To help you decide whether SEARCH is a good fit for you, we’ve listed a few of the values which are important to us: 1. Expertise – We are subject matter experts. Our staff members are in command of the current research, methods, and best practices of their discipline, as well as the laws, regulations, guidelines, policies, and protocols that affect their field. 2. Passion – We eat, sleep, and breathe cultural resources management. We work hard and we enjoy the rewards of hard work. We come in early if need be, and we stay late because we love what we do (and because of an occasional deadline). Often many of us are active in our field in our own personal time because CRM is in our blood. 3. Teamwork – We communicate well and often. We are a multidisciplinary team of professionals, and we work best when we collaborate and share ideas within our immediate teams and enterprise wide. 4. Improvement – We continually strive forward and don’t settle. We are constantly improving our own work, our processes, and our products, and we embrace new ideas that make us better. Never do we say, “It’s good enough” or “It’s only a draft.” 5. Perfection, please – Attention to detail matters to us. We are looking for people who consistently deliver superior work products and who carefully craft every field note, e-mail, letter, agenda, map, photo, table, computer file name, and multi-volume technical report. SEARCH’s excellent reputation is based on our delivery of outstanding work, and we take this very seriously.6. “Please” perfection – Manners matter to us. We are looking for people who are in command of social graces. Opening the door opens doors. We offer a great benefits package to those who come aboard with us! SEARCH compensation and benefits include: Competitive Salary Per Diem (for overnight travel) SEARCH-subsidized Group Health Insurance (including Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage) SEARCH-provided Short-Term Disability Insurance SEARCH-provided Long-Term Disability Insurance SEARCH-provided Group Term Life Insurance Voluntary Life Insurance Generous 401(k) Retirement Plan Paid Holidays (10) Paid Time Off (PTO) Employee Assistance Program Emergency Travel Assistance Merit-Based Raises, Bonuses, and Promotions We conduct pre-employment drug testing, DMV check, and criminal background check. We treat all employment inquiries confidentially. Reliable transportation is required for all positions. For more information, please visit www.searchinc.com SEARCH is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. SEARCH is an Affirmative Action Employer and a Drug-Free Workplace. SEARCH 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.

SEARCH is at the forefront of the Cultural Resources Management industry, and we continuously seek top talent. We have high expectations for ourselves, our staff, and our company. A career with SEARCH likely will be more challenging and more demanding than your previous job. We strive for the best out of our people, and we encourage you to apply if you can deliver consistently great work with an optimistic and positive attitude.

If you believe that you are among the finest at what you do, then we encourage you to apply to work with us and enjoy a career that is professionally and personally rewarding (and fun). To help you decide whether SEARCH is a good fit for you, we’ve listed a few of the values which are important to us:

1. Expertise – We are subject matter experts.

Our staff members are in command of the current research, methods, and best practices of their discipline, as well as the laws, regulations, guidelines, policies, and protocols that affect their field.

2. Passion – We eat, sleep, and breathe cultural resources management.
We work hard and we enjoy the rewards of hard work. We come in early if need be, and we stay late because we love what we do (and because of an occasional deadline). Often many of us are active in our field in our own personal time because CRM is in our blood.

3. Teamwork – We communicate well and often.
We are a multidisciplinary team of professionals, and we work best when we collaborate and share ideas within our immediate teams and enterprise wide.

4. Improvement – We continually strive forward and don’t settle.
We are constantly improving our own work, our processes, and our products, and we embrace new ideas that make us better. Never do we say, “It’s good enough” or “It’s only a draft.”

5. Perfection, please – Attention to detail matters to us.
We are looking for people who consistently deliver superior work products and who carefully craft every field note, e-mail, letter, agenda, map, photo, table, computer file name, and multi-volume technical report. SEARCH’s excellent reputation is based on our delivery of outstanding work, and we take this very seriously.

6. “Please” perfection – Manners matter to us.
We are looking for people who are in command of social graces. Opening the door opens doors.

We offer a great benefits package to those who come aboard with us! SEARCH compensation and benefits include:

• Competitive Salary
• Per Diem (for overnight travel)
• SEARCH-subsidized Group Health Insurance (including Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage)
• SEARCH-provided Short-Term Disability Insurance
• SEARCH-provided Long-Term Disability Insurance
• SEARCH-provided Group Term Life Insurance
• Voluntary Life Insurance
• Generous 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Paid Holidays (10)
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Employee Assistance Program
• Emergency Travel Assistance
• Merit-Based Raises, Bonuses, and Promotions

We conduct pre-employment drug testing, DMV check, and criminal background check. We treat all employment inquiries confidentially. Reliable transportation is required for all positions. For more information, please visit www.searchinc.com

SEARCH is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

SEARCH is an Affirmative Action Employer and a Drug-Free Workplace.

SEARCH 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.