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Date: Jul 12, 2011
Location: Gaithersburg, MD, US
Requisition Number: URS57156
Interest Category: Environmental/Sciences
Interest Sub Category: Archaeology
Job Title : Underwater Archaeologist
Employment Category/Status: full-time
Type of Position: Temporary
Country: U.S. State: Maryland
City: Gaithersburg
Minimum Requirements: M.A. or M.S.. in Anthropology or related field; 5 years of underwater archaeological experience; DAN O2 training; first aid and CPR training with AED; OSHA 40-hour HAZWOPER training; dry suit training; advanced open water certification
Job Description:
The underwater archaeologist conducts field work; implements archaeological inventory, evaluation, and data recovery efforts; analyzes prehistoric and historic artifacts and prepares reports about the outcome. Keeps records and maintains the relevant State Historic Preservation Officer documentation pertaining to archaeological sites and architectural (built) resources. Utilizes GIS, GPS, and topographic maps and site records and reports to identify locations where sites can occur. Provides regulatory compliance support for Federal, state, municipal and/or commercial clients. Field projects could be located anywhere in the U.S. Primary responsibilties: – Performs fieldwork surveys, diving, monitoring, laboratory analysis and interpretation. – Provides logistical support to field directors (assembles equipment and supplies, organizes paperwork, etc.). – Provides management and oversight of field and lab technicians. – Collects information and makes judgments through observation, interviews and the review of documents. – Supports field directors and other supervisors as needed in producing reports that record site history, methodology and artifact analysis results, along with recommendations for conserving and interpreting findings (writes report sections, prepares graphics, etc.). – Works with technical field, lab and office staff, managers and administrative staff to ensure that projects meet URS quality standards.
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