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: $18 – $21 hourly rate, based on experience; $55 per diem minimum while in the field

DESCRIPTION

The Rocky Mountain Divisional Office of Cultural Resource Analysts, Inc. is seeking seasonal field technicians for multiple inventory projects primarily in Wyoming but could also include projects in Colorado and Nebraska. These projects are either currently in progress or will commence shortly.

Fieldwork is expected to last for several weeks. A bachelor’s degree or higher and demonstrated Class III inventory experience are required. All candidates must be able to hike with a field pack 8-10 miles a day over steep uneven terrain. Fieldwork at times will be conducted at elevations exceeding 8,000 ft. The ideal candidate will have experience working on timber remediation, and/or wind development projects and be able to work independently. They will also have experience with and be familiar with operating Trimble GPS units and basic digital cameras. Also these projects will be based out of small towns with limited resources, so please be prepared.

Pay will be commensurate with experience and will be competitive with the local market ranging from $18 to $21 an hour. Overtime pay will be paid at time and half over 40 hours a week. CRA will provide single occupancy housing (when possible) and at least $55 a day per diem while in the field. These positions are temporary, but employees who excel in their work will be considered for continuing work after the field season.

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 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.