Senior Archaeologist | Principal Investigator | North Carolina

Chronicle Heritage • Tarboro, NC

13d • Hybrid

About The Position

Chronicle Heritage is a solution-driven cultural resources consulting firm that prides itself on employing the best cultural resource management professionals in the industry. We place an emphasis on supporting our clients’ needs, fostering new technologies that advance our industry and leveraging those advancements toward the management of non-renewable cultural resources. Chronicle Heritage prioritizes professional development within the framework of innovation and forward thinking to encourage career advancement and research development.

Chronicle Heritage is hiring a Senior Archaeologist to serve as a Principal Investigator for the Mid-Atlantic region, including North and South Carolina, Virginia, and Maryland. The position is based in Tarboro, North Carolina, with the option of working remotely, depending on the applicant. The successful applicant will work alongside our existing Office Principal, Project Manager, and Senior staff, who are based throughout the Mid-Atlantic.

Requirements

• SOI-Qualified (advanced degree in archaeology, anthropology, or a closely related field)
• Ability to prioritize multiple projects, tasks, and deadlines simultaneously
• Experience leading projects in Mid-Atlantic (North Carolina and Virginia preferred) including 4+ years of experience managing survey, testing, and data recovery projects
• Comprehensive understanding of legal framework of CRM with excellent understanding of NRHP criteria and application to the region
• Demonstratable report writing experience including technical reports, treatment plans, and comprehensive data recovery reports
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite applications including experience preparing deliverables on schedule using report templates and style guides
• Valid driver’s license

Nice To Haves

• Familiarity with GPR, and other remote sensing techniques and Geographic Information Systems
• Experience managing a lab including artifact analysis, developing and implementing laboratory policies and procedures, and communicating results and findings to relevant parties
• Experience with MDOT, VDOT, or NCDOT contracts and project execution.

Responsibilities

• Lead technical studies and ensure clients receive high-quality, on-time deliverables
• Provide technical oversight and interdisciplinary team oversight
• Provide quality control for all deliverables and ensure compliance with applicable regulations
• Train and mentor staff and actively engage in professional development
• Interface with clients and external stakeholders
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of regulations affecting CRM and general industry trends
• Oversee field investigations of proposed project sites to assess or evaluate resources or the potential for resources
• Direct collection, analysis, and interpretation of data; formulate recommendations and solutions to highly complex problems or those involving risk

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level