SOI Qualified Archaeologist (Puerto Rico)

Graduate degree in Anthropology, Archaeology, or a related field. Meet the Secretary of the Interior (SOI) qualifications for archaeology. Live in Puerto Rico at time of hire. Experience with Caribbean archaeology. Ability to perform physically demanding tasks in variable terrain and environments. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. A valid driver’s license and access to reliable transportation. Demonstrative knowledge of and familiarity with performing archaeological monitoring, survey and excavation.

Adhere to project health and safety plans and participate in office and field trainings and meetings. Conduct archaeological monitoring, survey, testing, and excavation in support of Phase I, II, and III studies in accordance with the research design to identify, record, and evaluate historic and prehistoric cultural resources. Recognize archaeological signatures and apply reasoning to evaluate resources. Evaluate and record accurate, organized, and clear field notes, maps, drawings, logs, forms, tables, databases, artifact bags, box labels, and other project documentation. Collect and inventory artifacts, ecofacts, and samples in accordance with the research design, and keep an accurate field specimen log. Identify potential human and faunal remains, and treat any suspected human burial remains respectfully and in a manner consistent with the research design and applicable State and Federal guidelines and laws. Perform quality control of field data (hand-written and electronic) on a daily basis to ensure information is accurate and complete. Use electronic and traditional navigational equipment (GPS, iPad/ArcCollector/Survey 123, compass, transit, etc.) to determine project limits, record fieldwork, document findings, and communicate progress. Photo-document artifacts, features, excavation units, land use, landscapes, unique environmental features, historic structures, archaeology sites, unique environmental features, specialized equipment or technique usage, and work-in-progress. Procure and maintain field equipment, technology, field laboratory supplies, vehicles, and supplies in a clean, working, and safe manner. Occasionally meet with, coordinate, and collaborate with landowners, land agents, clients, other field research teams, and visiting regulatory agency staff. Travel for extended periods of time. Other duties as assigned.