Summary: Afendras Archaeology/LJAES is currently seeking qualified applicants for an Archeological Field Supervisor/Crew Chief position in Oklahoma and surrounding states (Kansas, Missouri, Arkansas and Texas). This is largely a fieldwork position but may involve some follow-up office/laboratory work to assist with processing field data.

Afendras Archaeology/LJAES is a subsidiary of LJA Engineering, Inc. (LJA), a multidisciplinary engineering consulting firm with 30+ offices throughout Texas and the Southeast.

Key Responsibilities:

• Participates as a crew member on archeological field projects, including reconnaissance surveys, impact assessments, intensive surveys, construction monitoring, and excavation projects.
• Travel extensively within Oklahoma and surrounding states (Kansas, Missouri, Arkansas and Texas) to fulfill archeological fieldwork needs. Smaller projects are typically conducted within the normal work week (Monday to Friday). Larger out-of-town projects may require that field staff work occasional weekends or unusual schedules.
• Recognize and record prehistoric and historic artifacts and cultural features, record characteristics of soils and the natural environment, oversee the recording and mapping of archeological sites and historic structures, collect global positioning system (GPS) data, and navigate accurately and efficiently in the field.
• Compile field notes (e.g., shovel test logs, backhoe trenching forms, excavation unit forms, photographic logs, field notes).
• Collect field data, including GPS data and photographs.

Minimum Required Qualifications:

• A., B.S., or similar qualifying degree in Archeology, Anthropology, or a closely related field.
• Prior completion of an archeological field school sponsored through an accredited university.
• Minimum of six (6) months of continuous or equivalent professional experience in Texas, Great Plains, Southwestern, and/or Southeastern archeology, including archeological survey, shovel testing, and/or excavation experience.
• Prior completion of an archeological field school is mandatory (archeological field schools can be counted toward the required minimum of six [6] months of field experience).
• Ability to recognize prehistoric and historic artifacts, cultural features, archeological sites, and historic structures and objects.
• Familiarity with GPS devices and digital data collection.
• Attention to detail and strong field record-keeping and note-taking skills.
• Possess a valid driver’s license with no encumbrances to travel as needed for fieldwork.

Additional Preferred Qualifications:

• Prior experience in cultural resources management projects conducted for regulatory compliance purposes.
• Familiarity with state and federal regulations governing cultural resources and heritage management.
• Ability to operate mechanical field equipment, such as field trucks, 4-wheel-drive vehicles, all-terrain vehicles (ATV), and/or heavy machinery (e.g., augers, corers, backhoes, trackhoes, front-end loaders).
• Familiarity with laboratory methods, procedures, and protocols for processing collections of archeological materials (e.g., artifacts, bulk collections) and project records (e.g., field paperwork, photographs, artifact catalogs) for permanent curation at approved curation facilities.
• Familiarity with ArcGIS software.
• Strong field record-keeping and note-taking skills.

Physical Requirements:

• Applicants should expect to safely conduct physically demanding fieldwork, involving extensive walking and hiking outdoors, bending and lifting, and manual excavation of shovel tests and test units in extreme conditions (e.g., hot and cold weather, rugged terrain, dense vegetation, remote locations).

Employment Benefits and Conditions:

Currently, all positions being filled are temporary. Based on performance and continuing work load, qualified candidates may be offered full-time positions with benefits, including group insurance (health, dental, vision, life, and disability), paid time off (PTO), 401(k), and an employee stock ownership plan (ESOP).

Hourly pay for candidates is commensurate with qualifications and experience, but qualified candidates can expect to receive $22.00 per hour. Lodging and per diem will be provided for out-of-town projects involving an overnight stay but will not be available for local projects.

All applicants are subject to a pre-hire drug screening and quarterly random testing under US Department of Transportation Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) drug and alcohol regulations (49 CFT Part 199).

Afendras Archaeology/LJAES participates in E-Verify, a service of the US Department of Homeland Security and US Social Security Administration (www.dhs.gov/e-verify).