Lead Archaeologist

Job Description

ProSidian Seeks a Lead Archaeologist (Historic Emphasis) | Cultural Resources Field Guides [FPAC009014] - DPLH Est.: 328 Hrs. ST | 0 Hrs. OT on a Exempt [1099] Contract Contingent Basis Engagement Team | Engineer / Scientist III Labor Category - Mid Level Exempt [1099] Professional aligned under services related to NAICS: 541620 - DPLH Est.: 328 Hrs. ST | 0 Hrs. OT on a Exempt [1099] Contract Contingent Basis located CONUS - Charlotte, NC Across The CONUS Region supporting The FPAC Business Center is a first-of-its-kind organization at USDA, combining the talent of employees from all three FPAC agencies into specialized teams that serve employees and customers across the Farm Service Agency (FSA), the Natural Resource Conservation Service (NRCS) and the Risk Management Agency (RMA). This new business approach helps agencies improve operations and efficiency at USDA and boosts support for America’s farmers, ranchers and foresters.

Seeking Lead Archaeologist (Historic Emphasis) candidates with relevant Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing, And Hunting Sector Experience (functional and technical area expertise also ideal) to support professional services engagement for Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing, And Hunting Sector Clients such as FPAC.  This as a Contract Contingent or Contract W-2 (IRS-1099) Position and ProSidian reserves the right to convert to a Full-Time ProSidian employed W-2 Position.

JOB OVERVIEW

Provide services and support as a Regional Cultural Resources Identification Field Guides (Lead Archaeologist (Historic Emphasis)) in the Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing, And Hunting Industry Sector focussing on Environmental Services Solutions for clients such as United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) | The Farm Production and Conservation Business Center (FPAC) – Environmental Activities Division (ENV)  Generally Located In CONUS - Charlotte, NC and across the CONUS Region.

RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES - Lead Archaeologist (Historic Emphasis) | Cultural Resources Field Guides [FPAC009014]

The Lead Archaeologist (Historic Emphasis) focuses on the identification and documentation of historic cultural resources, including structures, artifacts, and features from more recent periods. This role involves extensive research and analysis to accurately depict historical resources in the field guides, ensuring compliance with relevant cultural resource management regulations. The archaeologist works closely with the Prehistoric Archaeologist and other specialists to provide a comprehensive understanding of cultural resources across different time periods.. Historical Archaeology is defined as a field that emerged in the 1970s, focusing on using archaeological methods and data to complement historical records and provide insights into the past, especially for marginalized groups and individuals.

Qualifications

Desired Qualifications For Lead Archaeologist (Historic Emphasis) | Cultural Resources Field Guides [FPAC009014] (FPAC009014) Candidates:

Education: Master’s degree in Anthropology with an emphasis in historical archaeology, meeting Secretary of the Interior qualifications.

Education / Experience Requirements / Qualifications

• Qualifications - Lead Archaeologist (Historic Emphasis): Minimum Education - Master’s degree in Anthropology with an emphasis in historic archaeology and meets the Secretary of the Interior qualifications for archaeology.

Skills Required

• Expertise in historical archaeology and site documentation; Proficient in archival research and historical analysis; Technical writing and reporting.

Competencies Required

• Ability to assess the significance of historic artifacts and sites; Strong understanding of historic preservation regulations; Ability to work collaboratively with a multidisciplinary team.

Other Details

• Work products shall be thorough, accurate, appropriately documented, and comply with established criteria.
• All employees, in the performance of their respective responsibilities, shall conduct themselves in the highest possible standards of ethical and business conduct. 
• The candidate shall ensure that duties are performed in a competent and professional manner that meets milestones/delivery schedules as outlined.

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Additional Information

CORE COMPETENCIES

• Teamwork – ability to foster teamwork collaboratively as a participant, and effectively as a team leader
• Leadership – ability to guide and lead colleagues on projects and initiatives
• Business Acumen – understanding and insight into how organizations perform, including business processes, data, systems, and people
• Communication – ability to effectively communicate to stakeholders of all levels orally and in writing
• Motivation – persistent in pursuit of quality and optimal client and company solutions
• Agility – ability to quickly understand and transition between different projects, concepts, initiatives, or work streams
• Judgment – exercises prudence and insight in decision-making process while mindful of other stakeholders and long-term ramifications
• Organization – ability to manage projects and activity, and prioritize tasks

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OTHER REQUIREMENTS

• Business Tools – understanding and proficiency with business tools and technology, including Microsoft Office. The ideal candidate is advanced with Excel, Access, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Word, and proficient with Adobe Acrobat, data analytic tools, and Visio with the ability to quickly learn other tools as necessary.
• Business Tools – understanding and proficiency with business tools and technology, including Microsoft Office. The ideal candidate is advanced with Excel, Access, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Word, and proficient with Adobe Acrobat, data analytic tools, and Visio with the ability to quickly learn other tools as necessary.
• Commitment - to work with smart, interesting people with diverse backgrounds to solve the biggest challenges across private, public, and social sectors
• Curiosity – the ideal candidate exhibits an inquisitive nature and the ability to question the status quo among a community of people they enjoy and teams that work well together
• Humility – exhibits grace in success and failure while doing meaningful work where skills have an impact and make a difference
• Willingness - to constantly learn, share, and grow and to view the world as their classroom

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