Underwater and Terrestrial Archaeologist

Experience in both terrestrial and underwater archaeology preferred but not necessary

ELOS Environmental, LLC is a well-established environmental consulting company that provides strategic environmental services throughout Louisiana and neighboring states. ELOS maintains a competitive edge within the realm of environmental and cultural resource consulting by offering a diverse range of services designed to meet and exceed our clients’ needs and expectations. Our familiarity with the permitting agencies’ staff and processes — plus our expertise in environmental sciences, cultural resource management practices, and relevant technologies — means we can actually streamline the environmental and cultural resource regulatory compliance process for our clients, saving them time and money. ELOS is currently and continually seeking qualified applicants for Archaeologist positions to support ongoing and upcoming projects throughout the state.

Job Description:

This position involves providing cultural resources support for planning, engineering, and construction services to government, military, and commercial clients throughout the South and Southeastern United States, primarily in Louisiana. As an ELOS Archaeologist you will have the opportunity to work on projects that require compliance with the National Historic Preservation Act (NHPA), Archaeological Resources Protection Act (ARPA), National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA), Native American Graves Repatriation and Protection Act (NAGPRA), and state regulations. All work will be conducted under the guidance of senior cultural resources staff. The candidate will be responsible for working on all aspects of cultural resources projects, including but not limited to: proposals; background research; fieldwork (Phase I survey, Phase II testing, and Phase III mitigation); preparing CEQA, NEPA, and NHPA technical reports; coordinating consultation with State Historic Preservation Officers (SHPO), Tribal Historic Preservation Officers (THPO), Native American Tribes, Advisory Council on Historic Preservation (ACHP), and multiple state, federal, and local agencies; evaluating properties for eligibility for listing in the National Register of Historic Places (NRHP), preparing determinations of NRHP eligibility, and completing state survey forms. If you’re up for the challenge, we’ve been looking for someone just like you. Join our team and help us lay the foundation for human progress.

Job Responsibilities:

Coordinate compliance with NHPA, ARPA, NAGPRA, NEPA, state environmental regulations and other laws relating to cultural resources.
Conduct archival research and background records reviews.
Conduct all aspects of archaeological fieldwork (Phase I-III) and monitoring.
Conduct analyses and prepare and edit technical reports for cultural resources management projects.
Evaluate eligibility of resources for listing in the NRHP and state registers of historic properties.
Support clients during agency and tribal consultation.
Provide support and work with mid- and senior-level cultural resources staff.

Job Requirements:

Master’s Degree in Anthropology or Archaeology is preferred but a Bachelor’s degree with 4 years field experience can substitute.
Experience in both terrestrial and underwater archaeology preferred but not necessary
Meets Secretary of the Interior’s Professional Standards and Guidelines for Archaeology
Minimum of two to four years of professional archaeological field work experience
Knowledge of historic preservation laws and policies, including CEQA, NEPA, NHPA, ARPA, and NAGPRA.
Demonstrated experience in the archaeology of the southern and southeastern United States, particularly Louisiana.
Experience using GPS technology.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.
Excellent oral and written communication skills.
Experience recording archaeological sites on site forms required by various SHPOs and state agencies.
Must be capable of walking for long periods of time over unfamiliar terrain, excavating shovel tests and test units, screening soil, and carrying field equipment.
Must be willing and able to travel frequently and for long periods of time, as needed.
Must be motivated and able to work safely with minimum supervision.

The ideal candidate will possess the following skills and experience:

Register of Professional Archaeologists-certified is preferred.
Familiarity and experience completing Louisiana forms and following 2018 guidelines.
Excellent Editing and English grammar editing.
Experience working in the consulting environment and ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously and be responsive to both internal and external clients.

Primary Location

United States-Louisiana- Hammond

Travel

Yes – additional travel as the program grows

Employment Type

Full-time

Job Type: Full-time

Education:

Master’s (Preferred)

Location:

Hammond, LA (Preferred)

License:

Registered Professional Archaeologist (Preferred)

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