Cal Poly Humboldt State University Sponsored Programs Foundation Job Announcement *This is not a state position

Job Title: Senior Research Associate Cultural Resources Facility (CRF) Supervisor: Director/Co-Directors of the Cultural Resources Facility Wage: $35-$42/hr. dependent on qualification of candidate Hours per week: 40 hours*

Background and

duties

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This is a full-time, benefited, 12-month pay plan, permanent position with a 6-month probationary period in the Cultural Resources Facility. Continuation of this position is contingent upon satisfactory performance. Multiple hires anticipated. The ideal candidate will assist the CRF Director and Co-Directors with project work, staff mentorship, and business development. Project work will primarily consist of developing relationships with clients, directing and managing field work, data analysis, report development/review and quality control for cultural resource management projects, as well as the development of research designs and scopes of work, including seeking and bidding Requests for Proposals. The successful candidate will be experienced and established as a professional archaeologist, preferably with previous experience in California, Oregon, and the Great Basin and will expand CRFs professional reputation in archaeological and historical consulting in the Pacific Northwest, California, and Great Basin region. The incumbent will report to the CRF Director and Co-Directors. Salary will be based on individual qualifications and experience.

Supervisors: Director and Co-Directors of the Cultural Resources Facility

Essential functions of the

job:

• Serve as primary author on large technical reports, research designs, treatment plans, and other technical documents.
• Conduct content edits of technical reports, review and approve final reports.
• Assist with training and mentoring cultural resources staff and Cal Poly Students in topics including NRHP/HRHP eligibility, development and implementation of research designs, and site recording protocols.
• Help maintain the CRF quality assurance/quality control program and ensure that all fieldwork, analysis, and report production is conducted appropriately.
• Remain current with agency protocol for conducting cultural resources work.
• Oversee technical aspects of field research, data collection, inventory, analysis, and final report production for multiple projects simultaneously.
• Take initiative, resolve problems, and create improved procedures to ensure that tasks are completed in the most effective manner.
• Comply with CRF and client safety programs, and assist in the development of such programs.
• Maintain good working relationships with state and federal agency contacts and clients.

Work closely with CRFs research associates, managers, and Director/Co-Directors to promote CRFs business interests in adherence to its mission, vision, and values.

Promote CRF in the scientific community through professional presentations, participation in professional conferences, and coordinating the participation of other staff members in professional conferences.

Seek contracts/grants and prep