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Cultural Resource Analysts, Inc. (CRA) seeks a Staff Archaeologist with regional experience in the Ohio Valley, including Ohio, West Virginia, Kentucky, and Pennsylvania for a position in our Hurricane, West Virginia office. We are looking for a dedicated professional seeking a permanent, full-time position with the opportunity for advancement. Salary is between $50,000 and $65,000 per year, commensurate with qualifications and experience. Experience leading field crews and writing technical reports is a requirement for this position..

Specific skills we are looking for in this position include:
• Experience in leading crews of archaeological field technicians and conducting phase I archaeological surveys and phase II archaeological evaluations, including shovel testing and excavation.
• Strong writing and communication skills.
• Experience in writing and research associated with phase I and phase II technical reports.
• A clear understanding of Section 106 and the ability to apply the associated criteria.

Benefits that CRA provides include:
• 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); employees that have been with the company 10 years or more get 5 weeks (200 hours) of PTO
• Paid Family Leave. New mothers and fathers both get one week of paid leave. New mothers get a "short term disability" benefit that is paid by the company. This is generally 6-8 weeks or as prescribed by their doctor.
• Professional development stipend ($1000 per year)
• Registered Professional Archaeologist (RPA) annual renewal payment for Affiliated status

Responsibilities:
• Direct and manage compliance projects for clients in both the public and private sectors.
• Assist in the development of scopes of work and oversee projects.
• Conduct pre-field and archival research.
• Supervise field staff and manage field crews in rugged piedmont and mountain terrain.
• Conduct fieldwork for archaeological monitoring, survey, and evaluation in rugged piedmont and mountain terrain, including projects that may require stays away from home.
• Conduct analyses, interpret analytical data, and prepare technical reports for archaeological monitoring, survey, and evaluation.
• Interact with clients in a professional and effective manner.

Qualifications:
• A graduate degree in Anthropology is strongly preferred;
• Qualification under the Secretary of the Interior Standards (48 FR 44716) in archaeology;
• A minimum of 2 years of experience as a Staff Archaeologist or Crew Chief employing the specific skills cited above.
• Must have the ability to work 8-to-10-hour days in a variety of field conditions. Stooping, bending, and lifting are essential functions of these positions in rugged Appalachian terrain.

Please contact West Virginia Director of Operations Stevan Pullins (...@crai-ky.com) with any questions about the position.

To apply, please indicate when you will be available and submit a letter of interest and a resume with three references under the appropriate position as listed at the following link:



You can also apply by sending a letter of interest along with your resume and three professional references to Bridgette Robinson at ...@crai-ky.com, or mail to Cultural Resource Analysts, Inc., 151 Walton Avenue, Lexington, KY 40508 ATTN: B. Robinson.

CRA employees are required to undergo a background check that includes driving history. CRA reserves the right to perform drug/alcohol testing as a condition of continued employment. Cultural Resource Analysts, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Join us as we celebrate our 42nd year in business! For over four decades, CRA has been recognized as one of the most respected, full-service cultural resource consulting firms in the United States. This success is directly attributed to CRA's retention of an experienced, highly skilled, multi-disciplinary team of cultural resource management professionals. With an understanding that it is the expertise and dedication of our team that forms the foundation of our reputation for high-quality work, CRA invests in its people and their professional development, and fosters a collaborative environment that emphasizes teamwork. The archaeologists, architectural historians, and historic preservation professionals that CRA employs, many of whom are leaders in their fields, are the core of our success. For more in-depth information about CRA and the exciting projects and opportunities we have, please visit our website at www.crai-ky.com.