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Principal Investigator-Archaeology

HRA Gray & Pape’s Houston, Texas office is seeking a full time Principal Investigator to join its rapidly growing Archaeology Division. 

The work will include a wide
range of project-based research, survey and analysis on projects involving prehistoric and historic cultural resource management and includes but is not limited to survey, evaluating resources according to Section 106, 36 CFR Part 800, and mitigation projects
throughout the southeast United States.  The position requires that the staff member is knowledgeable in relevant Federal regulations.  FERC experience a plus.  The position may require out-of-area travel and field work.  Minimum requirements to apply
for the position include at least two years of experience as a Principal Investigator.  HRA Gray & Pape offers a full benefits package including competitive salary, personal time, insurance, and retirement planning, as well as numerous professional
advancement/development opportunities.  Salary will be based on demonstrated experience.  The position also offers opportunities for advancement into management, marketing, or business development positions for those who are interested. 

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Manage the technical aspects of research, fieldwork, synthesis, and product production within project-specific research designs and frameworks;
• Conduct background research, online and in available research libraries, collections, and facilities and document results within professional standards for references
  and bibliographies;
• Conduct field surveys to identify and evaluate cultural resources in support of CRM compliance projects;
• Photograph buildings or structures and noting architectural details and other appropriate characteristics and document results within professional standards;
• Produce technical written materials that meet the Secretary of the Interior’s Standards and Guidelines for Historic Preservation and other federal and state review agency
  standards and guidelines;
• Supervisory skills overseeing archaeologists, graphics, and support personnel;
• Ability to perform duties on multiple simultaneous projects, sometimes with conflicting deadlines;
• Responsible for performing all project tasks within scope, budgetary, and schedule constraints and according to professional and HRA Gray and Pape standards;
• Travel as needed to perform project and/or company-related tasks as deemed necessary;
• Perform other project-related tasks as requested by management and/or project team members;

Job
Qualifications:

• Master’s Degree in archaeology or closely related field and four years’ full-time demonstrated experience in research and writing concentrating on the field of Cultural
  Resource Management (CRM) is required. Two years must be at the Principal Investigator level;

• Demonstrate a thorough knowledge of the National Register of Historic Places criteria and Secretary of the Interior’s Standards and working knowledge of Section 106.

• Ability to effectively utilize research facilities and internet based research databases and collections, conduct research activities, and conduct fieldwork using appropriate
  field techniques;
• Ability to document findings in a professional manner and format;
  
• Creative problem solving abilities are required;
  
• Interpersonal skills needed to function within a project team and to work closely with a team supervisor and/or a project manager, and to interact with HRA Gray and
  Pape clients and staff of research facilities and SHPO;
• Ability to lead projects and supervise staff as well as contribute effectively as team member on large project teams.  Communications skills needed to prepare and organize
  information to be included in research reports and to explain conclusions to client and/or SHPO;
  

Please send resumes via email to
jbludau@hragp.com or fax to 713-541-0479.

Thank you.