Careers

Archaeologist/Monitor – PA/NJ/NY 

RGA is seeking an archaeologist for monitoring and/or archaeological survey projects located in Philadelphia, PA, New Jersey, and Southeastern New York/NYC. Although this position is primarily dedicated to monitoring projects, as workload allows, there would be additional opportunities to work on other types of projects and survey phases as well.

Applicants should be available to travel to project sites within Philadelphia or New Jersey. Projects will be located primarily in the Mid-Atlantic and Northeast and may also be located in other parts of the U.S. and its territories. Prior work experience in the Mid Atlantic or Northeast region is preferred.

The pay range for this position is 29.00 – 36.00 per hour depending on qualifications. The anticipated monitoring projects have per diem and accommodation available. The monitoring projects may require night or weekend work which will be paid at a range of 45.00 – 54.00 per hour. This is a non-exempt position, eligible for overtime.

This is a full-time position, and compensation includes a complete benefits package. Benefits include paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays; group medical, dental, and vision insurance; and a 401k plan with employer contribution. RGA is committed to supporting professional development through training, professional memberships, conference attendance, and continuing education.

We will also consider candidates wishing to be on-call or project specific to fill this position.

Responsibilities include:

• Observe and document construction activities within archaeologically sensitive areas;
• Maintain detailed notes, organized field data, and files;
• Communicate daily with project managers to ensure that project goals are being met;
• Interact in a professional manner with subcontractors and project team members on site daily;
• Review and maintain quality control of all fieldand artifact data;
• Regularly upload notes and photographs to a company server;
• Communicate with project managers;
• Contribute to technical reports.

Qualified applicants must possess:

• Master’s degree in Archaeology, Anthropology, or closely related field (SOI qualified);
• Communication and problem-solving skills;
• Ability to work with a staff team;
• Experience in identifying and documenting pre-contact and historic artifacts, cultural features, and archaeological sites;
• Experience with urban archaeology;
• A valid driver’s license and reliable transportation;
• Ability and willingness to travel;
• Experience using a Trimble Geo7x or similar handheld GPS is preferred.
• The position may require the candidate to traverse up to 10 miles per day for fieldwork and frequently move equipment weighing up to 40 pounds.
• Willingness to attend OSHA and railroad safety training courses

If you wish to be considered for this opportunity, please email a cover letter, resume detailing education and work experience and 3 professional references as soon as possible to:

Stephanie Grubb, Director of Operations

sgrubb@rgaincorporated.com

Principal Investigator/Senior Archaeologist – North Carolina

RGA is seeking a Principal Investigator/Senior Archaeologist to be based out of its Wake Forest, NC office. This position can be hybrid remote and in office/field. Prior work experience in the southeast, particularly North Carolina, is preferred but not required.

Principal Investigator/Senior Archaeologist responsibilities include:

• Coordination with review agencies including various SHPO, federal and state agencies.
• Direct, plan, organize, and manage archaeological surveys, site recordation, monitoring, and other duties in operational regions
• Supervise field directors for phase I, II and III archaeological surveys
• Prepare archaeological survey reports, including technical writing.
• Working within a budget and in accordance with project schedules.
• Working with sub-consultants and reviewing their results.
• Communication with clients, including state and federal agencies
• Contribute to scoping and budgeting proposed projects
• For occasional fieldwork duties, the position requires the candidate to traverse up to 10 miles per day for fieldwork and frequently moves equipment weighing up to 40 pounds.
• Some ability to travel to project sites across North Carolina and southeast

Qualified applicants must possess:

• MA/MS or Ph.D. degree in Archaeology, Anthropology or related field.
• Experience with the archaeology, prehistory, history and ethnohistory of the southeast (preferred)
• A minimum of 2 years of experience as a principal investigator or with technical report preparation experience
• Experience with various regional, state, and federal cultural resource management regulations, including a good working knowledge of NEPA and Section 106.
• Technical writing, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Collegiality in working with architectural historians and historians as part of a team environment.
• Registered Professional Archaeologist (RPA) designation is preferred.

Qualifications that would be a plus:

• Experience preparing technical and cost proposals
• Cemetery and Historic Archaeology experience
• Geophysical experience

This is a full-time position. Benefits include paid vacation and sick days, 12 holidays, medical, dental, and vision insurance, employer paid life insurance, and 401k eligibility with employer match. Salary is dependent upon qualifications and generally ranges from $62,000 – $80,000.

If you wish to be considered for this excellent opportunity, please email a cover letter and a copy of a current CV (or resume) detailing education and work experience as soon as possible to:

Stephanie Grubb, Director of Operations

sgrubb@rgaincorporated.com