Senior Principal Investigator-Archaeology
Espinoza Consulting Services (ECS) is accepting resumes for a Senior Principal Investigator-Archaeology. The ideal candidate will have a research focus and extensive consulting experience in the Southwest, Great Basin, and/or Southern California. A remote work location is acceptable, but the candidate selected for this position must reside in the western states. Responsibilities will include oversight and technical execution of projects, budget and project management, business development, and engaging with clients and agencies. This position is reserved for highly qualified applicants who are interested in a challenging and varied work environment. This position will include some travel and fieldwork. Compensation is negotiable and will be commensurate with capabilities and experience. This is a full-time salaried position with health and retirement benefits. Minimum starting salary $80,000.
Minimum Requirements:
- MA or PhD in anthropology or archaeology with more than 12 years of high-level responsibility experience in Cultural Resource Management in the Western United States including the Southwest, Great Basin, and/or Southern California.
- Must possess a clear understanding of NHPA, NAGPRA, and NEPA and their respective implementing regulations.
- Must have extensive experience with projects undertaken for compliance review under Section 106 of the NHPA, NEPA, and other relevant local, state, and federal regulations, including experience with Native American consultation.
- Excellent technical writing skills. The applicant must submit at least three writing samples.
- Proven leadership and organizational skills, a positive attitude, strong work ethic, and ability to work as part of a team.
- Clean driver’s license. Employment is also subject to drug and alcohol testing (including cannabis). Background check may be necessary on certain projects.
Preferred qualifications:
· An extensive work history as a Project Archaeologist or Field Director involving field crew management.
· Must be permitted or able to successfully acquire BLM State Archaeological Permits as a Principal Investigator for archaeological investigations in various western states.
Given current workloads, ECS will fill positions as soon as possible. Interested candidates should send a letter of interest, resume, and at least three writing samples to Cathy Cullicott, Operations Manager (cullicott@espinoza-
The ECS Commitment:
Espinoza Consulting Services (ECS) is a Small Business Administration (SBA)-certified woman‐ and minority-owned business. Established in 2010, ECS was formed to provide thoughtful and meaningful approaches to regulatory compliance, environmental planning, and natural and cultural resource management. Fifteen years and hundreds of projects later, we remain dedicated to providing high-quality and cost-effective services to our public and private sector clients.
As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we at ECS believe that our diverse and inclusive team drives creativity and innovation and contributes to the overall success of our organization. We invite candidates from all backgrounds, including individuals with diverse experiences, to apply for a position with ECS.
We offer our full-time regular employees:
· Supportive, collaborative, and team-driven work environment
· Competitive salary and benefits
· Support for career development, including training, professional conferences, and educational reimbursement
· Bonus structures for exceptional work