Archaeologist

Job Description

Job Description

Salary : $45,760 - $56,160

Logan Simpson is an award-winning, multidisciplinary consulting firm that specializes in environmental consulting, cultural resource management, community planning, and landscape architecture design services.

Our mission remains simple : working together to guide responsible change . From the beginning, our founders were focused on protecting natural resources and advancing the wellbeing of our communities.

We are seeking a candidate who will contribute to our diverse, collaborative, and innovative team; maximize the opportunity to learn new techniques and skills;

and bring new tools and ideas to the table.

Logan Simpson has an immediate opening for a regular full-time Archaeologist to work out of our Salt Lake City, Utah office.

This is primarily an office-based position (at least 75% of time) focused on management and processing of a variety of large and complex datasets and report and site form production, as well as some opportunity for fieldwork (up to 25% of time).

Responsibilities Include :

• Conduct online and in-person research.
• Assist in the preparation of technical archaeological reports.
• Prepare report-ready site descriptions from field data.
• Produce electronic site forms.
• Assist with office tasks that include, but are not limited to, data management, background research, data entry, and other similar tasks.
• Assist in management of electronic field devices such as tablets and GPS units (uploads and downloads), as needed.
• Complete tasks in a timely and efficient manner.
• Interact and work well as a team member.

Position Requires :

• Bachelor’s degree in Anthropology or closely related field or equivalent experience.
• 1+ years of archaeology experience in the Great Basin or Southwest.
• Ability to work in our office based in Salt Lake City.
• Excellent writing and organization skills.
• A valid driver’s license.
• Ability to follow the direction of supervisors.
• Proficient at using Microsoft Word, Excel, Adobe Acrobat, and Google Earth.

Preferred Qualifications :

• Experience with the WildNote digital data collection system and iOS-based software.
• Previous experience preparing archaeological site forms and technical reports.
• Working knowledge of the National Register of Historic Places and Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act.

Compensation :

This is a full-time position paid on a salaried basis between $45,760 to $56,160 annually, depending on experience and education.

Logan Simpson offers the following benefits and perks :

• A comprehensive benefits package which includes medical, dental and vision plans, firm paid Life / AD&D, Short-Term and Long-Term Disability coverage, and a 401(k) with a firm match
• Employee Assistance Program with free counseling and mental health services
• Paid time off starting at 16 days off per year, and 7 paid holidays plus 1 floating holiday
• Work on a variety of interesting projects
• Support for professional conference attendance and external trainings
• Internal professional development and innovation program
• Wellness Program including $125 annual Wellness Bucks allowance
• Tuition reimbursement program
• Babies-at-Work program
• Paid Costco memberships, paid parking, and reimbursement for public transit costs

If interested, please apply a nd attach a resume and a cover letter.

Diversity, inclusion, and respect are at the core of our values. Here at Logan Simpson, we believe we have a responsibility as a firm to promote and guide responsible change.

To do that, we embrace the unique perspectives and experiences of each of our talented staff members. We strive to create an inclusive workplace to connect us closer to our clients and the communities we serve.

Logan Simpson is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. No staff member or applicant is ever denied equal opportunity or discriminated against because of race (including hair style), color, religion (includes religious dress and grooming practices), sex, pregnancy, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, disability (physical or mental), genetic information, parental status, sexual orientation, marital status, political affiliation or belief, military or veteran status, or any other prohibited factor.

We provide equal pay for staff members who perform equal work. Staff members are recruited, hired, and promoted based on the individual who is the most qualified for that particular position.

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