Senior Archaeologist

Staff Archeologist

Job Summary

The Environmental and Cultural Resources Team is looking for an SOI-qualified archeologist to assist with projects in both the office and in the field. The applicant must have strong writing skills and should be familiar with the National Environmental Projection Act and National Historic Preservation Act/Section 106 requirements for different project types. Successful applicants will have previous experience planning and leading archeological projects in multiple states for multiple agencies, be willing to work in a team to complete other permitting projects, be able to multi-task, and be a strong communicator.

VPS specializes in telecommunications projects in more than 40 states. This position is based at the VPS Rapid City, South Dakota office, with travel around the United States.

Responsibilities and Duties

• Coordinate with engineers, project managers, and right-of-way specialists for environmental and cultural resource concerns
• Coordinate with federal and state agencies on current permitting requirements
• Writing and preparation of archeological proposals, Phase I/Class I reports, and providing technical professional opinions for project planning
• Organize and plan Phase III/Class III field projects of various sizes, in multiple states

Qualifications and Skills

• Master’s degree or higher in one of the following fields (or related field): archeology, anthropology, historic preservation
• Experience with federal or state permitting for environmental and/or cultural resources required
• Valid US Driver’s license, clean driving record
• Strong organizational skills
• Ability to work independently under minimal supervision
• Ability to be in the field/travel mandatory (40% office/60% field on average, more during summer months/field season)

Benefits

Vantage Point is offering full-time positions with benefits for these openings. The benefits for full-time positions are as follow:

• Wages $25-$32 pr/hour depending on experience
• Per diem (no receipts) when away from office/home base
• Health Insurance
• Overtime and Bonus Potential
• 401(k)
• Paid Time Off
• Life Insurance
• Employee Stock Ownership Program