Alpine Archaeological Consultants, Inc. (Alpine) is growing and looking to add a Principal Investigator to our team. Will that person be you? This is a management-level position and requires experience in CRM within our Mountain West, Great Plains, and Southwest regions. Learn more about us here: www.alpinearchaeology.com
Alpine is a full-service, people-focused, woman-owned cultural resources consulting firm headquartered in Montrose, Colorado. Learn more about what is so special about our area here: www.visitmontrose.com
Hiring preference may be given to an individual willing to relocate near our Montrose headquarters; however, applicants will also be considered who are within our region and willing to travel to Montrose for team collaboration.
Your Responsibilities Will Include
- Acting as primary project contact for federal, state, and municipal agencies, and private clients
- Ensuring that all fieldwork, analysis, and reporting meets Alpine’s high-quality standards
- Mentoring staff to develop their skills in accomplishing project requirements
- Remaining current with relevant agency protocols and permit stipulations
- Tracking the progress of numerous projects through the entire compliance process
- Working collaboratively toward project success and leadership in staff development
Minimum Qualifications
- Master’s degree in anthropology or archaeology plus 5 years of supervisory experience in archaeological fieldwork, analysis, and report preparation
- Demonstrated ability to succeed in a fast-pace consulting environment, handling multiple project assignments, research, survey, excavation, analysis, and technical writing
- Experience conducting historical research using primary source materials
- A thorough understanding of the cultural resource regulations and agency permitting requirements in one or more of our service states
- Strong organizational, communication, writing, and computer skills are integral to this position
- Ability to conduct occasional fieldwork that may involve overnight stays, hiking in inclement weather, rough terrain, and/or high
- Eligible to work in the U.S. without sponsorship
Salary and Benefit Package
Starting salary range: $85,000–$95,000/year, commensurate with experience Expected salary range: $90,000–$110,000/year
Staff benefits include:
- 11 paid holidays, 13 paid vacation days, and 10 paid sick days during the first year; additional time off may be available to offset longer work weeks
- Health and vision insurance available upon hire; 100% employer-paid for employee coverage after 1 year of employment; dependent coverage options are available
- 401(k) retirement plan after one year employment that includes a 4% employer
- As a corporate value, Alpine contributes additional profit-sharing amounts to employee’s 401(k).
Please apply here: www.alpinearchaeology.com/careers/
Alpine Archaeological Consultants, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer.