Senior Staff Archaeologist and Staff Archaeologists

Deadline: November 24, 2008

EARTHWORKS, Inc., an environmental and archaeological consulting firm in Bismarck, ND, is hiring for the positions of Senior Staff Archaeologist and Staff Archaeologists. Join a great team working on a diverse range of projects throughout North Dakota, South Dakota, Montana, Wyoming, and Minnesota. If you're looking for limitless opportunities with a progressive, energetic, and growing company, contact us today.

Before you pass up this opportunity, let us tell you about the Bismarck-Mandan metro-area. Our growing area overlooks the Missouri river and has a population approaching 100,000. Bismarck has street fairs, an urban market, live music, new restaurants, and art galleries. Parks, trails, sports events, historic sites, yoga, drumming classes, a fledgling public transportation system, public and private schools and universities, arts, volunteer, and creative organizations keep a person busy. All of this, at a cost of living you can afford with wide-open spaces and little traffic. Most of all, we have exceptionally nice people to get to know.

Don't take our word for it – here is what others have had to say: In 2007, Forbes magazine named Bismarck-Mandan #2 as one of the Top Best Small Places for Business in America. Bismarck is becoming noticed nationwide, and has been designated the:

• #1 Least Stressful Small City in America - Sperlings
• #1 Most Secure Places to Live - Farmers Insurance
• #1 Best Metro for Peace of Mind - Expansion Magazine
• #3 Safest Metro Area in America - Morgan Quinto
• #4 Best Small Metro's for Business in America – Forbes, 2006
• #11 Best Work Environment in America: North Dakota – Political Economy Research Institute at the University of Massachusetts
• #16 Best Small Metro in Which to do Business - Inc. magazine, 2005
• A 50th Anniversary Sports Town - Sports Illustrated, 2004

Requirements:

• MA/MS/PhD degree in anthropology or archaeology.
• Minimum of 5 years experience (Great Plains or Midwest preferred).
• Demonstrated ability to carry research to completion.
• Full-time supervisory-level experience.
• Commitment to flexible assignments and work schedule; travel is required.
• Motivated; problem solving skills; attention to detail; and excellent interpersonal, organizational, and communication skills.
• Ability to handle projects in a variety of geographic settings and in multiple jurisdictions.
• Willingness to assist with interdisciplinary duties that may be needed to deliver quality services on schedule.

Job Description:

• Wage begins at $19.00 per hour and is commensurate with experience.
• Daily per Diem, hotel rooms, and transportation to work areas and hotels and back is provided.
• Manage budgets, profitability, schedules, and client satisfaction for multiple projects.
• Supervise work of a small to medium group of interdisciplinary staff.
• Conduct research and field work, and participate in meetings.
• Responsibility will increase with demonstrated successful experience on company projects and meeting performance goals.
• May plan and develop projects or design activities which have significant impact on major company programs, under direction of principal investigator.
• Interest and participation in building the company is expected, and may entail developing and using skills across disciplinary boundaries.
• Support the Work Group Leader/Client Manger, follow company protocols, and work toward company goals.
• Ability to work in extreme weather conditions and terrain, lift up to 50 pounds, and walk up to 10 miles per day on a continual basis.
• Work is scheduled on a weekly basis; however, this may change depending upon client and project needs. Flexibility with scheduling is an asset.

EARTHWORKS, Inc. offers competitive compensation, excellent benefits, retirement program, and an environment for personal and professional growth.

Apply at www.TEAMEARTHWORKS.com.
Have a cover letter, resume, and three references available.