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Field Archaeologist

Environmental Corporation of America, Indiana, PA, United States


SOI Qualified Field Archaeologist - $55,000 to $60,000/year commensurate with experience and education

Environmental Corporation of America has an immediate need for a full time Secretary of the Interior Qualified Archaeologist currently living or willing to relocate to Illinois, Indiana, Ohio, or Wisconsin. Upon hire, applicants must live within a reasonable commute to a major airport. Pre‑qualification with Indiana DNR is a plus. We are seeking one Field Archaeologist for infrastructure development projects including transportation, energy, telecommunications, water infrastructure, and land development.

Responsibilities

Travel to assigned projects weekly

Conduct pedestrian survey and shovel test pits

Maintain detailed and legible field notes, photographs, and forms

Contribute to the preparation of Archaeological Site Forms, Architectural Resource Assessment Reports, and other deliverables within assigned due dates

Timely coordination and communication with other staff members

Qualifications

A graduate degree in Anthropology or Archaeology with an emphasis in Archaeology

Must meet the Secretary of the Interior Archaeology Qualification Standards

A minimum of one year of full‑time professional experience

At least 4 months of supervised field and analytic experience in general North American archaeology

Ability to travel overnight across the U.S. (typically Monday through Friday of each week)

Ability to work eight or more hours per day in physically demanding environments

Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and Adobe PDF

Ability to conduct background research using various map and records databases

Working knowledge of Section 106 and NRHP criteria

Interest in environmental studies (NEPA) is also a plus

Benefits Package

Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance

A minimum of two weeks paid vacation accrual each year

Eight paid holidays each year

401k retirement plan with employer match

Maternity/Paternity Leave

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