• Archaeologist

    Johnson, Mirmiran, and Thompson Inc. (Houston, TX)


    Johnson, Mirmiran & Thompson is a dynamic, 100% employee-owned consulting firm of more than 2,400 professionals that provides a full range of multi-disciplined engineering, architecture, information technology, and related services to public agencies and private clients throughout the United States. JMT, is currently ranked #50 on Engineering News-Record’s list of the Top 500 Design Firms.

     

    Position Summary: Responsible for scheduling, managing, and conducting Phase I-III fieldwork, lab analysis, and research associated with archaeological projects. Responsible for writing all, or portions of, archaeological reports at the direction of the Senior Archaeologist. The qualified candidate for this position will assist JMT Senior Archaeologists during Phase I-III field work throughout the country, with a focus on Texas and adjacent states. This position is not eligible for employer-based sponsorship with the exception of the TN visa classification.

     

    This position could be based out of JMT’s Round Rock, Austin, McKinney, San Antonio, Houston, Longview, or Tyler offices.

     

    Why JMT: Our existing business portfolio provides many opportunities for your personal career trajectory while collaborating with JMT’s growing cultural resources group.

     

    Benefits

     

    JMT offers outstanding opportunities for career and professional growth. We are 100% employee-owned (ESOP) and offer outstanding health care coverage and other benefits, including:

     

    + Affordable Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance

    + Company paid Life and Disability Insurance

    + Paid Time Off

    + Paid Holidays

    + Paid Caregiver Leave Program

    + 401K Retirement Plan (Traditional and Roth options)

    + Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)

    + Career Development Programs

    + And more…

    + Benefits | JMT (https://jmt.com/careers/benefits/)

     

    Pay range is $70,000-80,000/year. Salary range is commensurate with education and level of experience.

     

    After an initial training period, a hybrid work schedule is available.

     

    Essential Functions and Responsibilities

     

    + Conducts archaeological field work with the ability to identify artifacts and determine the presence of archaeological sites

    + Collects data during archaeological investigations

    + Analyzes historic and pre-historic artifacts

    + Documents methodologies and findings of research and archaeological investigations

    + Reviews and writes archaeological reports and/or prepares archaeological site forms

    + Assists in making decisions about project alternatives and the resolution of adverse effects to archaeological resources

    + Prepares artifacts and project records for curation

    + Works with technical field, lab and office staff, managers and administrative staff to ensure that projects meet JMT and professional quality standards

     

    Nonessential Functions and Responsibilities

     

    + Perform other related duties as assigned

    Required Skills

    + Strong written and oral communication skills

    + Proficiency in Microsoft Office Word and Excel

    Required Experience

    + Master’s Degree from an accredited school in anthropology, archaeology, or a closely related field

    + Must meet the Secretary of the Interior’s Qualification Standards for Archaeologists

    + 4+ years of experience, including at least one year of supervisory experience

    + Regional experience in historic and/or prehistoric archaeology

    + Demonstrated skills and supervisory experience in Phase I-III fieldwork

    + Must be able to provide a writing sample from either a thesis, dissertation, or archaeological report

    + Must possess a valid driver’s license

    Preferred Experience

    + Registered Professional Archaeologist

    + Familiarity with ArcGISPro, Field Maps, Google Earth, and/or other GIS programs

    + Familiarity with Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act and with the Antiquities Code of Texas

    + Experience obtaining a Texas Antiquities Permit

    + Significant lab and curation experience

     

    Working Conditions

     

    Work is performed in the field 50% of the time and requires the ability to extensively perform bending, kneeling, standing, shoveling, and lifting and carrying objects weighing up to 50 lbs as needed. Field work will require walking and carrying field equipment over typical outdoor terrain. Work may be conducted outside in heat/cold, wet/humid, and dry/arid conditions. Out-of-town travel is expected, requiring driving and/or flying to project locations.

     

    Office work is performed within a general office environment 50% of the time. Office work is generally sedentary in nature but may require occasional standing and walking. Office work is performed with adequate lighting and temperature, with no hazardous or unpleasant conditions caused by noise, dust, etc.

     

    Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by state or federal law.