Archaeologist

Full Time
Chicago, IL
Posted
Job description

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We are technical experts, collaborators, and entrepreneurs who draw from diverse backgrounds to solve our clients most complex challenges.

With more than 40 offices across North America, we offer a range of engineering, science, and technical consulting services. Our range of expertise, project types, and culture make us the choice for top talent in the AEC industry.

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As a 100% employee-owned company, our employees support our flat leadership structure, have a say in how our business operates and benefit from our financial success. We are committed to employee growth with career development opportunities, competitive total rewards, a well-being program, flexible work arrangements and more. Our company culture is driven by our 4 Cs – we are Client-Centered, Curious, Collaborative, and Community Minded – which support our focus on sustainability, safety, diversity, equity and inclusion. Get to know us better by visiting GEI s career site here.

Your role at GEI.

Job Description

This mid-level archaeology position will assist on various projects throughout the midwestern US and occasionally other parts of the US.

Essential Responsibilities & Duties

  • With assistance from Cultural Resources Group Leader, pursue new clients and projects.
  • Prepare technical scopes of work for proposals and projects, project budgets, requests for proposals for contractors, and technical reports.
  • Assist with project management tasks and manage small projects.
  • Plan and lead the implementation of archaeological surveys, site recordations, and site excavations (evaluations and data recovery).
  • Supervise field crews.
  • Prepare cultural resources reports in support of Section 106 compliance and state regulations.
  • Coordinate with federal, state, and/or local agencies to support projects.
  • Assist agencies and other clients with Native American coordination.
  • Prepare National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) cultural resources sections.
  • Interact with clients and attend client and project meetings.
  • Participate actively in trade organizations and conferences, deliver presentations, and write technical papers.
  • This position has a field component; travel and some overnight travel is required.

Minimum Qualifications

  • Master s or Doctorate degree in Archaeology or closely related field.
  • Registered Professional Archaeologist.
  • 8 years of archaeological consulting or agency experience in midwestern US.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills, and experience independently preparing complex technical documents for various cultural resources projects.
  • Ability to manage and organize several projects at the same time.
  • Willingness and ability to travel on short-term assignments as needed.
  • Willingness and ability to perform field tasks and oversight.
  • Candidates must also be knowledgeable of federal cultural resources regulations and midwestern US state regulations.
  • Valid U.S. driver s license.

GEI s Total Rewards Package Includes

  • Market-Competitive Compensation, including Eligibility for an Annual Performance Bonus
  • Comprehensive Benefits Program, including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Disability and More
  • Well-Being Program and Paid Parental Leave
  • Commuter Benefits
  • Hybrid Work Schedules and Home Office and Cell Phone Stipends
  • GEI University (GEIU) with Continuing Education Assistance and Tuition Reimbursement
  • Connecting Conversation Program with a Focus on Professional Development and Opportunities for Advancement
  • Support and Financial Rewards for Publication Awards, Professional Dues, and Professional Licenses
  • Paid Holidays and Generous Paid Time Off Program
  • Rewards and Recognition
  • GEI-Funded Profit Sharing and 401(k)
  • Opportunity to be an Owner and Shareholder (Learn more here)
  • A Vibrant Culture that is Focused on Partnership, Sustainability, Giving Back to Our Communities and Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
  • And More…

Physical Job Requirements


Sedentary


Light


X


Medium


Other



Activity Level Throughout Workday


Physical Activity Requirements


Occasional

(0-35% of day)


Frequent

(33-66% of day)


Continuous

(67-100% of day)


Not Applicable


Sitting


X



Standing


X



Walking


X



Climbing


X


Lifting (floor to waist level) (in pounds)


0-25 lbs



Lifting (waist level and above) (in pounds)


0-10 lbs



Carrying objects


X



Push/pull


X

Twisting


X

Bending


X



Reaching forward


X



Reaching overhead


X


Squat/kneel/crawl


X



Wrist position deviation


X



Pinching/fine motor skills


X



Keyboard use/repetitive motion


X


Taste or smell (taste=never)


X


Talk or hear


X


Accurate 20/40


Very Accurate 20/20


Not Applicable



Near Vision


X



Far Vision


X




Yes


No


Not Applicable



Color Vision (ability to identify and distinguish colors)


X



Sensory Requirements


Minimal


Moderate


Accurate


Not Applicable


Depth perception


X


Hearing


X




Environmental Requirements


Occupational Exposure Risk Potential


Reasonably Anticipated


Not Anticipated


Blood borne pathogens


X



Chemical


X

Airborne communicable diseases


X



Extreme temperatures


X

Radiation


X

Uneven surfaces or elevations


X



Extreme noise levels


X


Dust/particular matter


X


Other (exposure risks):



Usual workday hours:


X

8


Other work hours



GEI is an AA/equal opportunity employer, including disabled and veterans.

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