Archeologist - Bering Straits Native Corporation

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SUMMARY

Stampede Ventures, Inc., a subsidiary of Bering Straits Native Corporation, is currently seeking a qualified Archeologist for the Pojoaque Basin Regional Water System projects in the Santa Fe, New Mexico area. The Archeologist will provide support and expertise in support of the Construction Consultant as well as the local governments, state of New Mexico, local tribal governments, neighborhoods, and communities. 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

The Essential Duties and Responsibilities are intended to present a descriptive list of the range of duties performed for this position, and are not intended to reflect all duties performed within the job. Other duties may be assigned.

• The Archeologist will inspect all excavations pertaining to the work completed under this contract by the PBRWS.  Core samples, test pits, utility location potholes, or other ground disturbing work will be monitored and inspected in the field by Stampede’s Archeologist for stratigraphic analysis and to identify archaeological remains or deposits. 
• The Archeologist will document soils profiles and the presence or absence of archaeological materials and provide written monitoring reports that describe the excavation activities. 
• The Archeologist will provide employee awareness training to all excavation workers on the site in support of cultural resource monitoring requirements.  The Archeologist will provide support for monthly reporting of monitoring locations, activities, as part of the monthly status report.   
• The Archeologist will provide support for a summary report of monitoring activities, to include standardized log forms for each excavation, core sample, test pit, and utility pothole, within 4 weeks after field activities are completed.

QUALIFICATIONS - EXPERIENCE, EDUCATION AND CERTIFICATION

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to satisfactorily perform each essential duty. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Required (Minimum) Qualifications

• B.A. in Anthropology
• Field experience with surveying and mapping
• Experience performing historical research and museum collections analysis

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, and Other Characteristics

• The Archeologist must have documented experience in archeological project management, monitoring plans, cultural resource investigations, pre-field surveys, mapping and agency consultation in the completion of excavation work in tribal protected areas. 
• The Archeologist will be responsible for the performance of the work for the Pojoaque Basin Regional Water System work under this contract. 
• The Archeologist must have documented on the job experience associated with cultural resource management and have the knowledge, skills, experience, and training in the numerous specialties required to complete archaeological and architectural monitoring.
• The Archeologist must be able to perform the required duties of this position with little to no supervision. 

Preferred

• Ph.D, in Anthropology 
• Documented publications and reports pertaining to the field of archeology
• Teaching experience in the field of archeology
• Active in professional services pertaining to the field of archeology
• Active professional memberships pertaining to the field of archeology

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Must maintain a constant state of mental alertness at all times. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Essential and marginal functions may require maintaining physical condition necessary for bending, stooping, sitting, walking or standing for prolonged periods of time; most of time is spent sitting in a comfortable position with frequent opportunity to move about.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Work Environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be borne by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. 

Job is performed in both an office setting with exposure to computer screens and requires extensive use of a computer, keyboard, mouse and multi-line telephone system as well as on active construction sites. Exposure to dust, dirt, and the elements are to be expected. 

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

• No supervisory responsibilities.

ADDITIONAL QUALIFYING FACTORS

As a condition of employment, may be required to pass a pre-employment drug screening, as well as have acceptable reference and background check results to obtain access to military base. Must have reliable transportation to/from work a necessity and must be able to obtain access to military installations.

Shareholder Preference.  BSNC gives hiring, promotion, training and retention preference to BSNC shareholders, shareholder descendants and shareholder spouses who meet the minimum qualifications for the job.

Bering Straits Native Corporation is an Equal Opportunity/ AA/ Male/ Female/ Disability/ Vets employer.

We participate in the E-Verify Employment Verification Program. We are a drug free workplace.