Edgewater Technical Associates is seeking qualified candidates for an Archeologist opportunity in Los Alamos, NM at the Los Alamos National Laboratory.

Per diem available for those who qualify. Local candidate preferred.
Citizenship: United States Citizenship is required
Work Location: 100% Onsite
Schedule: 5-8s
Clearance: Active “Q” clearance desired, ability to obtain and maintain required.

Education:
Requires a Bachelor’s degree in Anthropology or a related degree and 5 years of related experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience directly related to the position.

Experience
Experience with MS Office (required)

Desired Skills
Experience in Northern New Mexico
Southwest Archeology work
Demonstrating clear communication skills

Desired Qualifications
Experience with cultural resources management work, laws, and regulations
Experience and/or interest in database management and development
Knowledge of statistical techniques, scientific methods, and/or data analysis
Knowledge or experience working with indigenous peoples, especially in relation to cultural resource management issues
Graduate degree in archaeology, anthropology, or a related field

Description
Los Alamos National Laboratory is seeking applicants for an archaeologist (Environmental Professional 2) to support the Cultural Resources Program, which is part of the Laboratory’s diverse Environmental Protection and Compliance Division. The Cultural Resources program manages 2,000 archaeological sites spanning 10,000 years of human activity on the Pajarito Plateau, across approximately 40 square miles of Laboratory property. This unique landscape is characterized by deep canyons and mesas and is directly adjacent to Bandelier National Monument. The archaeologist will join a team of cultural resources specialists who support the Laboratory’s mission by ensuring compliance with federal and state cultural resources laws and regulations including Sections 106 and 110 of the National Historic Preservation Act. The position requires the ability to work cooperatively with team members and to provide excellent customer service while helping projects avoid impacts to cultural resources. The archaeologist will conduct archaeological surveys, site recording, and monitoring, as well as review projects to assess potential impacts to cultural resources. The archaeologist will also participate in writing reports and other documents as needed.

Duties
Experience conducting archeological fieldwork such as survey, site recording, and excavation, and preparing cultural resources reports, historic preservation documentation, or other documents written for professional or public use
Familiarity and experience with the archaeology of northern New Mexico
Demonstrated excellence in interpersonal communication skills, team work, and customer service
Demonstrated excellence in writing skills
Advanced experience identifying archaeological materials such as ceramics, lithics, or faunal remains

If you are interested in being considered for this position and your resume clearly outlines your relevant experience for this position, please follow the application steps via our website: www.edgewatertech.net/careers

Edgewater will not submit your resume without first having detailed discussions with you and obtaining your permission to do so. We look forward to hearing from you!

WORKING WITH EDGEWATER
Founded in 2003, Edgewater is a professional and technical services firm supporting the U.S. Department of Energy and the U.S., U.K., and Canadian Commercial Nuclear Industry, and private sector businesses involved in high-hazard or complex operations. Edgewater proudly offers expertise in numerous technical disciplines necessary to support operational environments where Integrated Safety Management and formal, disciplined operations are essential to ensure safety, quality, security, and regulatory compliance.

Edgewater is committed to recruiting and maintaining a staff of highly skilled professionals to support our customers. In keeping with this objective, we offer highly competitive salaries and employee benefit packages structured to best suit your needs. We offer multiple individual and family benefit options including paid time off, medical, dental, life, vision, and disability insurance, and a pre-tax 401 (k) retirement account with Company matching contributions and 100% vesting for eligible participants beginning DAY 1.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
Edgewater is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected Veterans, or individuals with disabilities.

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