Archaeology Laboratory Manager

ABOUT THE POSITION

VHB is seeking qualified applicants for an Archaeology Laboratory Manager position in Atlanta, Georgia. The Archaeology Laboratory Manager is responsible for the processing, cataloguing, preserving, and analyzing material recovered from archaeological investigations. Additionally, the Archaeology Laboratory Manager is responsible for the day-to-day operations of the laboratory and ensuring that technicians and lab personnel are employing proper methodologies for reporting and analysis. The Archaeology Laboratory Manager works closely with Principal Investigators, Project Archaeologists, Field Directors, and technicians in developing data management procedures that meet state and federal curation and repository standards. Other responsibilities of the position include management of our intern program, scoping, and maintaining lab and field equipment and materials. Minimal travel (up to 10%) outside of the local area is expected. Relocation assistance for non-local candidates will be provided.

Key Responsibilities

• Artifact Analysis
• Artifact Processing and Cataloguing
• Archaeology Data and Database Management
• Supervision and Mentorship of Laboratory Technicians and Junior Staff
• Artifact Photography
• Artifact Inventory and Curation Preparation
• Managing and Maintaining Lab Equipment, Stocks, and Supplies
• Primary VHB Liaison with Curation Facilities Nationwide
• Artifact Analysis Reporting, Report Production, and Report Formatting
• GIS mapping assistance, as needed
• Editing of archaeology reports, as needed
• Conduct Phase I, II, III archaeological investigations and archaeological site monitoring (as needed)

Minimum Education/Experience

• Master’s Degree (M.A./M.S.) in Anthropology or Archaeology
• Must meet the Secretary of the Interior (SOI) professional standards for archaeology
• A member of the Register of Professional Archaeologists (RPA), or has the credentials necessary for enrollment
• 3-5 years of experience in an Archaeological Laboratory and at least 1 of those years in a laboratory supervisory role
• The ability to travel to a location, walk/hike and conduct fieldwork for long hours, in inclement weather or rugged terrain
• Ability to carry equipment and supplies weighing up to 40 pounds
• Valid driver’s license
• Artifact database collection software

Preferred Education/Experience

• Master’s Degree (M.A./M.S.) in Anthropology or Archaeology (US Accredited) with a specialization or focus in Laboratory Management, Preservation, or Archaeological Data Management
• 5-7 years of experience in an Archaeological Laboratory and at least 3 or more years of laboratory supervisory role
• Familiarity with Re:discovery collection management software

Other Skills and Abilities

• High level knowledge and understanding of Microsoft Office software applications including:
  • Microsoft Excel
  • Microsoft Word
  • Adobe Acrobat/Bluebeam
  • Microsoft Access
• Basic photography/digital camera operation knowledge
• Ample organizational abilities
• Ability to handle time sensitive or time critical requests
• Ability to research and apply analytical methods for artifact analysis
• Have the ability to prioritize workloads to meet multiple project schedules

We are VHB! We’re an inspired and innovative team of engineers, scientists, planners, and designers who partner with clients in the transportation, real estate, institutional, and energy industries, as well as federal, state, and local governments. Our work helps improve mobility, enhance communities, and contribute to economic vitality. We do this while balancing development and infrastructure needs with stewardship of our environment.

Our people make us great! VHB provides a differentiating employee experience, which includes:

• Diverse and inclusive culture of collaboration and innovation
• Opportunity to work on complex, transformational projects
• Community and social responsibility as sustainable stewards
• Focus on learning, development, and career growth
• Best-in-class benefits, including flexible, hybrid workplace

We are consistently rated one of the top AEC firms to work for across our 30+ offices on the East Coast. We’re growing, and we hope you’ll join us!

VHB is a proud Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer. Since our founding, we have intentionally fostered a culture of diversity, equity, and inclusion-supported by deep-rooted core values, one of which is diversity. All individuals receive consideration for employment based on their qualifications without discrimination for race/ethnicity, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, pregnancy, marital status, or any other basis protected by law.

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