CRA seeks an Architectural History Technician to work in association with our Lexington, Kentucky, office.

Employment Type: On-Call/As Needed; Desired 24 hours per week with up to 40 hours

Compensation: $17-$20 an hour, depending on experience

Education: Bachelor’s degree in architectural history, historic preservation, or a related field, or be pursuing graduate studies in such a field

DESCRIPTION

Cultural Resource Analysts, Inc. is seeking one or more Architectural History Technicians to work with staff in our Lexington, Kentucky office. The technician’s primary responsibility will be completing Kentucky Historic Property Inventory Forms utilizing written descriptions prepared by CRA’s architectural historians and providing general support to CRA’s architectural history department. Ability to travel to assist with architectural history fieldwork is desirable, but candidates unable to travel also will be considered.

This will be an on-call/as-needed position, with a high volume of work expected at least through the end of the summer. Work may be performed in person at CRA’s office in Lexington, Kentucky or remotely, based on the preference of the candidate. CRA desires candidates who can commit to at least 24 hours per week and welcomes candidates interested in up to 40 hours per week.

The ideal candidate will have a bachelor’s degree in architectural history, historic preservation, or a related field, or be pursuing graduate studies in such a field. Basic familiarity with architectural terminology is desirable. Candidates must be highly detail oriented and able to efficiently prepare accurate forms based on the information provided.

Pay will be $17 to $20 per hour depending on experience. Please apply using CRA’s job application portal (https://secure2.entertimeonline.com/ta/CulturalResource.careers?CareersSearch%27%3E) and provide a resume and cover letter stating your desired start date, hours per week, work location (in-office or remote), and ability to travel.

Cultural Resource Analysts, Inc. employees are required to undergo a background check that includes driving history. CRA reserves the right to perform drug/alcohol testing as a condition of continued employment. Cultural Resource Analysts, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer.

CRA seeks  Field Technicians for a Phase I survey in North Louisiana from April 18 until the end of August.

Employment Type: Temporary; Hourly

Compensation: $22.88 hourly rate; $45 per diem

DESCRIPTION

Cultural Resource Analysts, Inc. has openings for field technician positions on a Phase I survey in North Louisiana, from April 18 until the end of August. Hourly rate is $22.88, and per diem is $45. Work will be performed in 5-day sessions, and single occupancy lodging will be provided. A bachelor’s degree in anthropology and attendance in a field school are required, and regional field experience is preferred. Candidates need to have a positive attitude, strong work ethic, and a willingness and ability to work in adverse weather conditions.

Cultural Resource Analysts, Inc. is a member firm of the American Cultural Resources Association (ACRA). ACRA, through a partnership with the Small Association Leadership Alliance (SALA), is pleased to offer its members a new ACRA Healthcare Program. Part-time and temporary employees, such as field technicians, who work for ACRA member firms are eligible to enroll. Once you are enrolled in health care through this program, you continue coverage even if you change jobs. Your coverage only discontinues if you terminate it. More information on plans, pricing and how to enroll in the plan(s) will be included with New Hire documents.

Please indicate when you will be available, and submit résumé and three references to the following link: CRA job application portal

If you have questions, please contact Bridgette Robinson via email at barobinson@crai-ky.com, or mail to Cultural Resource Analysts, Inc., 151 Walton Avenue, Lexington, Kentucky 40508 ATTN: B. Robinson.

Cultural Resource Analysts, Inc. employees are required to undergo a background check that includes driving history. CRA reserves the right to perform drug/alcohol testing as a condition of continued employment. Cultural Resource Analysts, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer.

CRA seeks a  Geophysical Archaeologist to work in our Lexington, Kentucky, office.

Employment Type: Salaried; Full-Time

Compensation: $50,000 to $70,000, negotiable commensurate with experience

Benefits: Full-time offers:

• • Medical, Vision, Dental, Life (99% of employee medical coverage paid by employer)
  • Flexible Spending Plan offered
  • 401(k) (up to 5% employer matched)
  • Life insurance (100% paid by employer)
  • Supplemental insurance policies offered (short-term disability, cancer, hospitalization)
  • Paid holidays (10 days per year)
  • Paid Time Off (80 hours for Year 1, 120 hours for Year 2, and 160 hours for Year 3), and employees that have been with the company 10 years or more get 5 weeks (200 hours) of PTO
  • Paid Family Leave. The latter would consist of new mothers and fathers both get one week paid leave. New mothers get a “short term disability” benefit that is paid by the company. This is generally 6-8 weeks or as prescribed by their doctor. It is a percentage of your regular pay based on your tenure with the company: 90 days to 3 years: 60%; 3-10 years: 75%; 10+ years: 90%
  • Professional development stipend ($1,000 per year)
  • Registered Professional Archaeologist (RPA) annual renewal payment for Affiliated status

Experience: Minimum 3 years of experience with near-surface geophysical field and processing methods

DESCRIPTION

Cultural Resource Analysts, Inc.  (CRA) is seeking a geophysical archaeologist in our Lexington, Kentucky, office. This permanent, full-time position is intended for a qualified individual who will be part of an archaeological geophysics team. The geophysical archaeology program at CRA conducts a variety of projects throughout the United States.   The ideal candidate is an archaeologist with 3-5 years of experience with near-surface geophysical field and processing methods.  Candidate will be expected to design and execute archaeological geophysics surveys involving a range of techniques including but not limited to GPR, EM, and magnetometry.  Project assignments will involve producing site documents, processing data, creating graphical output for geophysical interpretations and preparing detailed reports.

Join us, as we approach celebrating our 40th year in business! For nearly four decades, CRA has been recognized as one of the most respected, full-service cultural resource consulting firms in the United States. This success is directly attributed to CRA’s retention of an experienced, highly-skilled, multi-disciplinary team of cultural resource management professionals. With an understanding that it is the expertise and dedication of our team that forms the foundation of our reputation for high-quality work, CRA invests in its people and their professional development, and fosters a collaborative environment that emphasizes teamwork. The archaeologists, architectural historians, and historic preservation professionals that CRA employs, many of whom are leaders in their fields, are the core of our success. Join our team and grow with us!

Qualifications:

• • Master’s degree in anthropology or closely related field.
  • Experience with near-surface geophysical survey and data processing.
  • Basic ArcGIS skills
  • Basic mapping skills with GPS and total station
  • Good writing skills
  • Leadership ability
  • Communication skills
  • Ability to travel
  • Due to the nature of the role, a reasonable level of physical fitness is required (tasks include extended periods of walking across rough terrain and loading/unloading of equipment)
  • Ability to work in all weather conditions
  • RPA Certification or Eligible for RPA Certification
  • Experience with archaeological excavations methods
  • Demonstrated ability to meet schedule and deadlines within a budget
  • Ability to lead and cooperate with a team in various environments, as well as work independently
  • Strong written and oral communication (English) skills
  • Strong analytical/technical, project management and report writing skills
  • Capable of improvising and troubleshooting in the field
  • Able to manage time effectively and prioritize responsibilities

Remote Work Option:

• • Report writing, desktop research, artifact analysis, remote meetings and other tasks may be conducted remotely at the employee’s place of residence.
  • The employee will travel and be on-site for all assigned fieldwork.
  • Travel may be required to the Lexington, Kentucky, office or other locations for public and private meetings, archival research, training, and other project tasks that may necessitate face-to-face meetings.

Please indicate when you will be available, and submit résumé and three references to the following link: CRA job application portal

If you have questions, please contact Bridgette Robinson via email at barobinson@crai-ky.com, or mail to Cultural Resource Analysts, Inc., 151 Walton Avenue, Lexington, Kentucky 40508 ATTN: B. Robinson.

Cultural Resource Analysts, Inc. employees are required to undergo a background check that includes driving history. CRA reserves the right to perform drug/alcohol testing as a condition of continued employment. Cultural Resource Analysts, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer.

Cultural Resource Analysts, Inc. (CRA) is seeking qualified candidates to join our Louisiana office, and we are currently accepting applications for Staff Archaeologist positions. Our Louisiana office is located in Shreveport, in the heart of the Ark-La-Tex region, and was established in 2010 to support clients in Louisiana, Texas, Oklahoma, Arkansas, and Mississippi. Staff Archaeologist positions are full-time, salaried positions that are eligible for a remote work option.

Join us, as we approach celebrating our 40th year in business! For nearly four decades, CRA has been recognized as one of the most respected, full-service cultural resource consulting firms in the United States. This success is directly attributed to CRA’s retention of an experienced, highly-skilled, multi-disciplinary team of cultural resource management professionals. With an understanding that it is the expertise and dedication of our team that forms the foundation of our reputation for high-quality work, CRA invests in its people and their professional development, and fosters a collaborative environment that emphasizes teamwork. The archaeologists, architectural historians, and historic preservation professionals that CRA employs, many of whom are leaders in their fields, are the core of our success. Join our team, and grow with us! 

Employment Type: Salaried, Full-Time

Compensation: $41,600 to $60,320 depending on experience

Benefits: Full-time offers:

• • Medical, Vision, Dental, Life (99% of employee medical coverage paid by employer)
  • Flexible Spending Plan offered
  • 401(k) (up to 5% employer matched)
  • Life insurance (100% paid by employer)
  • Supplemental insurance policies offered (short-term disability, cancer, hospitalization)
  • Paid holidays (10 days per year)
  • Paid Time Off (80 hours for Year 1; 120 hours for Year 2; and 160 hours for Year 3), and employees that have been with the company 10 years or more get 5 weeks (200 hours) of PTO
  • Paid Family Leave. The latter would consist of new mothers and fathers both get one week paid leave. New mothers get a “short term disability” benefit that is paid by the company. This is generally 6-8 weeks or as prescribed by their doctor. It is a percentage of your regular pay based on your tenure with the company: 90 days to 3 years: 60%; 3-10 years: 75%; 10+ years: 90%
  • Professional development stipend ($1,000 per year)
  • Registered Professional Archaeologist (RPA) annual renewal payment for Affiliated status

Experience: Minimum 3 years

Job Description and Responsibilities:

• • The Staff Archaeologist position is under the direction of a Principal Investigator, and will involve participation in the planning and performance of archaeological field projects;
  • Responsibilities will include conducting pre-field research, mobilizing field projects, providing supervision to field technicians, overseeing archaeological field projects, authoring or co-authoring written reports of findings, and completing site forms;
  • Project types may include archaeological monitoring, survey, evaluation, and data recovery projects, including projects that will require stays away from home.

Qualifications:

• • A graduate degree in Anthropology;
  • Qualification under the Secretary of the Interior Standards (48 FR 44716) in archaeology;
  • RPA, or eligible for RPA;
  • A minimum of 3 years of supervisory experience in archaeology;
  • Ability to work in a variety of field conditions, and to navigate efficiently in remote areas;
  • Have additional qualifications? Let us know where you excel!

Remote Work Option:

• • Desktop research, report writing, remote meetings and other tasks may be conducted remotely at the Staff Archaeologist’s place of residence.
  • The Staff Archaeologist will travel and be on-site for all assigned fieldwork.
  • Travel may be required to the Shreveport, Louisiana office or other locations for meetings, archival research, training, and other project tasks that may necessitate face-to-face meetings.

Please indicate when you will be available, and submit a resume with three references to the following link:

CRA job application portal

If you have questions, please contact Bridgette Robinson at barobinson@crai-ky.com, or mail to Cultural Resource Analysts, Inc., 151 Walton Avenue, Lexington, KY 40508 ATTN: B. Robinson.

Cultural Resource Analysts, Inc. employees are required to undergo a background check that includes driving history. CRA reserves the right to perform drug/alcohol testing as a condition of continued employment. Cultural Resource Analysts, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer

CRA seeks a Staff Archaeologist to work out of our corporate headquarters in Lexington, Kentucky.

Employment Type: Full-Time

Compensation: Based on experience

Benefits: Full-time offers:

• • Medical, Vision, Dental, Life (99% of employee medical coverage paid by employer)
  • Flexible Spending Plan offered
  • 401(k) (up to 5% employer matched)
  • Life insurance (100% paid by employer)
  • Supplemental insurance policies offered (short-term disability, cancer, hospitalization)
  • Paid holidays (10 days per year)
  • Paid Time Off (80 hours for Year 1; 120 hours for Year 2; and 160 hours for Year 3), and employees that have been with the company 10 years or more get 5 weeks (200 hours) of PTO
  • Paid Family Leave. The latter would consist of new mothers and fathers both get one week paid leave. New mothers get a “short term disability” benefit that is paid by the company. This is generally 6-8 weeks or as prescribed by their doctor. It is a percentage of your regular pay based on your tenure with the company: 90 days to 3 years: 60%; 3-10 years: 75%; 10+ years: 90%
  • Professional development stipend ($1,000 per year)
  • Registered Professional Archaeologist (RPA) annual renewal payment for Affiliated status

Experience: Minimum 3 years

DESCRIPTION

CRA is seeking qualified candidates for a Staff Archaeologist position in our Lexington, Kentucky, office. The ideal candidate will have a M.A. in anthropology with experience working in the Southeastern U.S., a minimum of three years of supervisory experience in cultural resource contracting, and meet the Secretary of the Interior Standards (36 CFR Part 61) in archaeology. Other qualifications include excellent writing and verbal communication skills, strong organizational skills, and technological proficiency that includes some experience working with GIS and relational databases. Specialized skill sets, such as historic material cultural, archival research, lithics, geoarchaeology, geophysical survey, prehistoric ceramics analysis and/or mortuary studies, are preferred. A working knowledge of relevant historic preservation legislation and regulations is essential. Applicant will be registered with the Register of Professional Archaeologists or will be eligible for listing as a Registered Professional Archaeologist. Primary duties will include: Responsible for assigned phase I (inventory-level survey), phase II (National Register evaluation), and phase III projects throughout the Ohio Valley, Mid-West, and Southeastern U.S. This will involve conducting pre-field research, directing fieldwork and laboratory analysis, and preparing technical reports. It is imperative that candidates be able to work 8 to 10 hour days in a variety of conditions and understand that there will be frequent stays away from the office. Stooping, bending, and lifting are essential functions of this position.

This is a full-time, salaried position with a competitive benefit package. Salary is $16 to $22 per hour, more if warranted by experience, education, and training. Please submit letters of interest, resume, three professional references, and a writing sample to Bridgette Robinson via email at barobinson@crai-ky.com. Cultural Resource Analysts, Inc. employees are required to undergo a background check that includes driving history.

CRA seeks a Staff Archaeologist to work out of our Evansville, Indiana office.

Employment Type: Full-Time

Compensation: Based on experience

Benefits: Full-time offers:

• • Medical, Vision, Dental, Life (99% of employee medical coverage paid by employer)
  • Flexible Spending Plan offered
  • 401(k) (up to 5% employer matched)
  • Life insurance (100% paid by employer)Supplemental insurance policies offered (short-term disability, cancer, hospitalization)
  • Paid holidays (10 days per year)
  • Paid Time Off (80 hours for Year 1; 120 hours for Year 2; and 160 hours for Year 3), and employees that have been with the company 10 years or more get 5 weeks (200 hours) of PTO
  • Paid Family Leave. The latter would consist of new mothers and fathers both get one week paid leave. New mothers get a “short term disability” benefit that is paid by the company. This is generally 6-8 weeks or as prescribed by their doctor. It is a percentage of your regular pay based on your tenure with the company: 90 days to 3 years: 60%; 3-10 years: 75%; 10+ years: 90%
  • Professional development stipend ($1,000 per year)
  • Registered Professional Archaeologist (RPA) annual renewal payment for Affiliated status

Experience: Minimum 3 years

DESCRIPTION

CRA is seeking qualified candidates for a Staff Archaeologist position in our Evansville, Indiana office. The ideal candidate will have a M.A. in anthropology with experience working in the Southeastern U.S., a minimum of three years of supervisory experience in cultural resource contracting, and meet the Secretary of the Interior Standards (36 CFR Part 61) in archaeology. Other qualifications include excellent writing and verbal communication skills, strong organizational skills, and technological proficiency that includes some experience working with GIS and relational databases. Specialized skill sets, such as historic material cultural, archival research, lithics, geoarchaeology, geophysical survey, prehistoric ceramics analysis and/or mortuary studies, are preferred. A working knowledge of relevant historic preservation legislation and regulations is essential. Applicant will be registered with the Register of Professional Archaeologists or will be eligible for listing as a Registered Professional Archaeologist. Primary duties will include: Responsible for assigned phase I (inventory-level survey), phase II (National Register evaluation), and phase III projects throughout the Ohio Valley, Mid-West, and Southeastern U.S. This will involve conducting pre-field research, directing fieldwork and laboratory analysis, and preparing technical reports. It is imperative that candidates be able to work 8 to 10 hour days in a variety of conditions and understand that there will be frequent stays away from the office. Stooping, bending, and lifting are essential functions of this position.

This is a full-time, salaried position with a competitive benefit package. Salary is $16 to $22 per hour, more if warranted by experience, education, and training. Please submit letters of interest, resume, three professional references, and a writing sample to Bridgette Robinson via email at barobinson@crai-ky.com. Cultural Resource Analysts, Inc. employees are required to undergo a background check that includes driving history.

CRA seeks a Staff Archaeologist to work out of our Evansville, Indiana office.

Employment Type: Full-Time

Compensation: Based on experience

Benefits: Full-time offers Medical, Vision, Dental, Life, and 401K

Experience: Minimum 3 years

DESCRIPTION

CRA is seeking qualified candidates for a Staff Archaeologist position in our Evansville, Indiana office. The ideal candidate will have a M.A. in anthropology with experience working in the Southeastern U.S., a minimum of three years of supervisory experience in cultural resource contracting, and meet the Secretary of the Interior Standards (36 CFR Part 61) in archaeology. Other qualifications include excellent writing and verbal communication skills, strong organizational skills, and technological proficiency that includes some experience working with GIS and relational databases. Specialized skill sets, such as historic material cultural, archival research, lithics, geoarchaeology, geophysical survey, prehistoric ceramics analysis and/or mortuary studies, are preferred. A working knowledge of relevant historic preservation legislation and regulations is essential. Applicant will be registered with the Register of Professional Archaeologists or will be eligible for listing as a Registered Professional Archaeologist. Primary duties will include: Responsible for assigned phase I (inventory-level survey), phase II (National Register evaluation), and phase III projects throughout the Ohio Valley, Mid-West, and Southeastern U.S. This will involve conducting pre-field research, directing fieldwork and laboratory analysis, and preparing technical reports. It is imperative that candidates be able to work 8 to 10 hour days in a variety of conditions and understand that there will be frequent stays away from the office. Stooping, bending, and lifting are essential functions of this position.

This is a full-time, salaried position with a competitive benefit package. Salary is $16 to $22 per hour, more if warranted by experience, education, and training. Please submit letters of interest, resume, three professional references, and a writing sample to Bridgette Robinson via email at barobinson@crai-ky.com. Cultural Resource Analysts, Inc. employees are required to undergo a background check that includes driving history.

Cultural Resource Analysts, Inc. (CRA) is seeking mid-level  Architectural Historians in support of the recovery activities and undertakings of FEMA for presidentially declared disasters in the state of AL, CT, DE, FL, GA, KY, MA, MD, ME, MS, NC, NH, PA, RI, SC, TN, VA, VT, and WV. These activities include assistance to ensure expeditious resolution of issues associated with compliance with environmental and historic preservation laws, regulations, and EOs, including the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) and National Historic Preservation Act (NHPA), among others. FEMA support will be provided in reviewing recovery projects within the designated disaster areas to ensure that these actions comply with environmental and historic preservation laws, regulations, and EOs. This support will generally require staff in Joint Field Offices or other area field offices as needed.

U.S. citizenship and a valid driver’s license are required for these positions. Candidates must have either an advanced degree in Historic Preservation or Architectural History and 5 years of experience, or a Bachelor’s degree and 10 years of experience; senior-level applicants should have either an advanced degree in Historic Preservation or Architectural History and 10 years of experience, or a Bachelor’s degree and 15 years of experience. Candidate familiarity and availability to meet emergent requests and rapid mobilizations are essential, as deployment notices may come as little as 48 hours’ in advance. Successful candidates are preferably those who are currently FEMA badged or have been previously badged, and can demonstrate disaster response experience.

Candidates must demonstrate the technical expertise required to identify historic properties, evaluate the effects of projects on historic properties, and have experience coordinating and consulting with State Historic Preservation Officers. Additionally, candidates must be detail oriented, well-organized, an excellent verbal and written communicator, and technologically proficient with experience in working with databases. Specific duties may include working with staff to oversee projects, attending kickoff meetings, conducting fieldwork, managing fieldwork crews, conducting analyses, interpreting analytical data, preparing status reports, and writing technical reports.

Currently, candidates are anticipated to be deployed between two months and up to one year. This may be revised as additional details develop with a given task order, so this represents our current understanding. Work may be in urban, rural, remote, rugged, inclement, and/or disaster settings with limited resources and are expected to be prepared for these variable fieldwork conditions. It is imperative that candidates be able to work 8 to 10 hour days (or longer if necessary) in a variety of conditions. The pay rate position is $37.50 an hour for the mid-level position . Additionally, “time-and-a-half” pay may be authorized, depending on the task order.

Please submit letter of interest, resume, three professional references, and writing sample to Bridgette Robinson via email at barobinson@crai-ky.com. If not already FEMA badged, candidates will be expected to undergo a Department of Homeland Security background check and finger printing. CRA reserves the right to perform drug/alcohol testing as a condition of continued employment.

Cultural Resource Analysts, Inc. (CRA) is seeking mid-level Staff Archaeologists in support of the recovery activities and undertakings of FEMA for presidentially declared disasters in the state of AL, CT, DE, FL, GA, KY, MA, MD, ME, MS, NC, NH, PA, RI, SC, TN, VA, VT, and WV. These activities include assistance to ensure expeditious resolution of issues associated with compliance with environmental and historic preservation laws, regulations, and EOs, including the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) and National Historic Preservation Act (NHPA), among others. FEMA support will be provided in reviewing recovery projects within the designated disaster areas to ensure that these actions comply with environmental and historic preservation laws, regulations, and EOs. This support will generally require staff in Joint Field Offices or other area field offices as needed.

U.S. citizenship and a valid driver’s license are required for this position. Candidates must have either an advanced degree in Anthropology or Archaeology and 5 years of experience, or a Bachelor’s degree and 10 years of experience. Candidate familiarity and availability to meet emergent requests and rapid mobilizations are essential, as deployment notices may come as little as 48 hours’ in advance. Successful candidates must demonstrate experience in at least one of the 19 states identified, are preferably those who are currently FEMA badged or have been previously badged, and can demonstrate disaster response experience.

Candidates must demonstrate the technical expertise required to identify historic properties, evaluate the effects of projects on historic properties, and have experience coordinating and consulting with State Historic Preservation Officers. Additionally, candidates must be detail oriented, well-organized, an excellent verbal and written communicator, and technologically proficient with experience in working with databases. Specific duties may include working with staff to oversee projects, attending kickoff meetings, conducting fieldwork, managing fieldwork crews, conducting analyses, interpreting analytical data, preparing status reports, and writing technical reports.

Currently, candidates are anticipated to be deployed between two months and up to one year. This may be revised as additional details develop with a given task order, so this represents our current understanding. Work may be in urban, rural, remote, rugged, inclement, and/or disaster settings with limited resources and are expected to be prepared for these variable fieldwork conditions. It is imperative that candidates be able to work 8 to 10 hour days (or longer if necessary) in a variety of conditions. The pay rate for the position is $30.00 an hour. Additionally, “time-and-a-half” pay may be authorized, depending on the task order.

Please submit letter of interest, resume, three professional references, and writing sample to Bridgette Robinson via email at barobinson@crai-ky.com. If not already FEMA badged, candidates will be expected to undergo a Department of Homeland Security background check and finger printing. CRA reserves the right to perform drug/alcohol testing as a condition of continued employment.