Staff Archaeologist - Mid/Senior

Environmental Research Group is seeking a full-time Staff Archaeologist (Mid/Senior) to lead field projects in Arkansas and Missouri. The role includes managing teams, writing reports, ensuring safety compliance, and mentoring junior staff. Candidates should have a Master's degree in a related field and at least 5 years of experience in cultural resource management. The position is virtual-work-friendly, with a preference for candidates in the south-central U.S.
Environmental Research Group (ERG) is offering one full-time, mid-senior archaeologist position to lead field project work and a small team primarily in Arkansas and Missouri. ERG is a virtual-work-friendly organization. Candidates based in/around Arkansas, Missouri, or our brick-and-mortar office locations in Norman, OK and Austin, Texas are preferred. Candidates in other areas of the south-central United States will also be considered.

As a Staff Archaeologist, you would be expected to manage and run field projects (typically a 10-4 day schedule) assist with writing reports, ensure project safety compliance, liaison with local client contacts, peer review project products, mentor junior staff, and collaborate with a team.

The Ideal Candidate Will Meet/Exceed the Following Qualifications
• Education
• Master's degree in Anthropology, Archaeology, or closely related field.
• Professional Experience
• 5 years of experience in archaeological field projects in a cultural resource management (CRM) environment (leading crews, report writing, client communication)
• Conducting/Directing Phase I field surveys, Phase II testing projects, and archaeological monitoring during construction
• Making significant writing contributions to regulatory coordination and reports
• Experience with artifact analysis, geophysical remote sensing, and/or other specialties a plus
• Regulatory and Permitting Proficiency
• Working knowledge of relevant federal and state cultural and environmental resource regulations (Section 106, NEPA, Guidelines for Archaeological investigations in various states with emphasis on Arkansas and Missouri)
• Professional Skills
• Detail-oriented, strong communication, data collectionanalysis skills
• GIS-based field data collection, analysis, and reporting
• Excellent technical writing and communication skills
• Ability to work well independently and as part of a team, including as a team leader
• Time management and organizational skills
• Ability to work outdoors in remote locations under various conditions (physical stamina required)
• Additional Requirements
• Valid driver's license
• U.S. Citizenship
• Ability to pass security clearances and background checks

ERG is an 8(a) certified, service-disabled veteran-owned (SDVO), economically disadvantaged, woman-owned (EDWO) small business (SB). Founded in 2000, ERG provides environmental and cultural resources consulting services. We are a value-driven, employee first company. Trust, expertise, and compassion drive our success, while gratitude, joy, and flexibility drive the team. We genuinely care about our team and the success and wellbeing of each team member.

ERG, LLC is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, pregnancy, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability or protected veteran status. We participate in the E-Verify Employment Verification Program.