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At Grouse Mountain Environmental Consultants, we value trust, teamwork, drive, and professionalism. We hold ourselves to high standards, owning our mistakes and seeking help when needed. Our team is built on clear communication and mutual respect, valuing every member's contribution. We are passionate about delivering quality environmental solutions and constantly strive to improve. Our commitment to integrity and adaptability ensures we consistently meet our goals and serve our clients effectively.
Grouse Mountain Environmental Consultants is seeking one full-time archaeological Supervisor Principal Investigator to join our team with one opening in Wyoming. In this role, you will work collaboratively with department supervisors to help develop and strengthen our cultural resources department.
The successful candidate will work directly with clients in the oil and gas sector, renewable energy industry, and with state and federal agencies throughout the western United States. This position requires strong time-management skills, a professional demeanor, and the ability to meet contract timelines and budgets while collaborating effectively with other Grouse Mountain team members to achieve project goals and deadlines.
We are seeking a candidate who is interested in personal and professional growth in a fast-paced, dynamic setting with like-minded team members.
Salary: $95,000-$120,000 annually. Grouse Mountain reserves the right to offer outside the stated range, based on experience, education, and other qualifications.
Benefits:
- Health, medical, dental, life, 401k
- Eligibility for performance-based bonuses and other incentives
- Resources and support for your career development
- Cross-training and diverse projects
- Flexible scheduling
- Costco membership
Responsibilities:
- Interact with Grouse Mountain Project Managers, Program Leads, and project proponents to ensure project needs are being met and cultural resource applications are understood.
- Coordinate and develop/manage/track project scopes, budgets, and schedules.
- Work independently and resolve project challenges with minimal supervision.
- Direct junior staff and work closely with fellow employees; communicate effectively in both written and oral formats.
- Develop, direct, and participate in all types of archaeological investigations which may include:
- Conducting and managing Class I, II, and III archaeological inventories and other assigned projects
- Creating research designs, work plans, leading, conducting and overseeing fieldwork for pedestrian survey, shovel testing, site testing, construction monitoring projects, and overseeing data collection and compilation
- Preparing, reviewing, and editing cultural resource reports, cultural property forms, and eligibility evaluations regarding NRHP criteria, including aspects of integrity. and treatments of project effects on cultural resources.
QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE (Minimum Requirements):
• Master’s degree in Anthropology, Archaeology, or a related field (must meet Secretary of the Interior’s Standards and Guidelines for Archeology and Historic Preservation).
• At least five years in Cultural Resource Management, including at least two (2) years in a supervisory capacity, whether in the field or in the office.
• Report authorship and experience providing quality control review of field documents and reports produced by staff.
• Experience with computer-based programs such as ArcGIS Pro, Microsoft Office Suite, OneNote, and others.
• Ability to quickly qualify at a Principal Investigator’s level for either Wyoming state and federal archaeological permits.
• Knowledge and experience in the High Plains and Great Basin prehistory and/or history (Wyoming)
• Competent knowledge of archaeological methods and theory, and applicable federal, state and local regulations and compliance requirements
• Experience successfully directing all phases of cultural resource investigation.
• Effective communication skills, both written and orally.
• Provide quality control for all deliverables.
• Ability to generate, organize, and maintain accurate records that meet state and federal standards and guidelines.
Who We Are:
Grouse Mountain is an independently owned, multidisciplinary consulting firm with offices in Buffalo, WY and Santa Fe, NM that specializes in a wide range of environmental and regulatory compliance services. We have extensive and diverse technical experience, allowing us to provide solutions for unique and contemporary issues. We are a dedicated team that thrives on providing timely solutions and building trusting relationships. Our culture is built on our shared core values – Trust, Teamwork, Drive, and Professionalism.
Grouse Mountain Environmental Consultants is proud to be an Equal Opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation and identification, age, protected veteran or disability status, or other applicable legally protected groups.
Grouse Mountain Consultants follows a Substance Abuse Policy that includes pre-employment testing.
Grouse Mountain Environmental Consultants uses E-Verify® in its hiring practices to achieve a lawful workforce.
Find out more about our company at: www.grousemtnconsultants.com
Application Procedure: Please submit your up-to-date resume, three work references, and a brief cover letter to jfoss@gmecwy.com. Based on a review of these documents and reference contacts, qualified candidates will be invited for interviews.
Application Deadline: Grouse Mountain will review applications as they arrive, and interviews will be scheduled with qualified candidates. The application process will remain open until we have filled the position for Wyoming with qualified candidates. The advertised position may be closed without notice. Each submission will be carefully evaluated.
Grouse Mountain Environmental Consultants is seeking a seasonal archaeological Field Technician to join our team. The position begins in May and continues into August, although dates can be flexible to accommodate school start/end dates. As a paid internship, Grouse Mountain is happy to communicate with applicants and their professors to earn course credits.
As part of our team, you will work closely with our clients in the oil and gas industry, renewable energy industry, and government agencies across the western United States, providing regulatory compliance support and developing solutions for environmental compliance and remediation programs. Specifically, Field Technicians will support the Crew Chief by identifying and documenting cultural resources throughout a wide range of physical and cultural landscapes across Wyoming and neighboring states.
Pay: $23-$25 per/hour. Grouse Mountain reserves the right to offer outside the stated range, based on experience, education, and other qualifications.
Responsibilities:
- Communicate with Grouse Mountain Crew Chiefs and Principal Investigators to ensure project needs are being met
- Work with the Crew Chief to conduct pedestrian surveys, site evaluations, data recovery and construction monitoring
- Identify and document historic resources based on an understanding of historic and prehistoric history and artifacts of the High Plains, Northern Plains, and Great Basin regions.
- Effectively manage photography, GPS navigation, and note-taking/data collection on a rotating basis during field work
Minimum Requirements:
- A Bachelor’s degree in anthropology or archaeology, or a minimum of 18 hours of anthropology or archaeology coursework with two months field experience and a field school
- Experience in a range of field techniques including pedestrian survey, site testing, and excavation, with proficiency using Microsoft Operating Systems and software
- Experience with a handheld GPS unit for navigation and data collection, topographic maps, and a compass is required
- the ability to understand, implement and adhere to established data collection, inventory, and recording protocols
- Detail oriented and the capacity to collect and maintain field data in an organized manner that is easily understood and accessible to other resource staff
- Demonstrate an ability to work independently as well as cooperatively as part of a team, and communicate effectively both written and orally
- Ability to travel out of town, possess a clean and valid driver’s license, and the ability to safely operate a four-wheel drive vehicle on backcountry roads
- Ability to carry a backpack with equipment and supplies weighing up to 50 pounds, and be in overall good physical condition
- Project work will be outside and in environments which may require hiking to remote and rugged locations during periods of extreme heat or cold for consecutive days
Who we are:
Grouse Mountain is an independently owned, multidisciplinary consulting firm with offices in Buffalo, WY and Santa Fe, NM that specializes in a wide range of environmental and regulatory compliance services. We have extensive and diverse technical experience allowing us to provide solutions for unique and contemporary issues. We are a dedicated team that thrives on providing timely solutions and building trusting relationships. Our culture is built on our shared core values – Trust, Teamwork, Drive, and Professionalism.
Application Procedure: Please submit your up-to-date resume, three work references, and brief cover letter to jfoss@gmecwy.com. Based on review of these documents and reference contacts, qualified candidates will be invited for interviews.
Find out more about our company at: www.grousemtnconsultants.com
Grouse Mountain Environmental Consultants is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.
Grouse Mountain Consultants follows a Substance Abuse Policy that includes pre-employment testing.
Grouse Mountain Environmental Consultants uses E-Verify® in its hiring practices to achieve a lawful workforce.
Please submit your CV/resume and brief cover letter. Based on review of these responses, shortlisted candidates will be invited for interviews.
