Lead Archaeologist (Prehistoric Emphasis) | Cultural Resources Field Guides [FPAC008013]

ProSidian Seeks a Lead Archaeologist (Prehistoric Emphasis) | Cultural Resources Field Guides [FPAC008013] - DPLH Est.: 328 Hrs. ST | 0 Hrs. OT on a Exempt [1099] Contract Contingent Basis Engagement Team | Engineer / Scientist III Labor Category - Mid Level Exempt [1099] Professional aligned under services related to NAICS: 541620 - DPLH Est.: 328 Hrs. ST | 0 Hrs. OT on a Exempt [1099] Contract Contingent Basis located CONUS - Charlotte, NC Across The CONUS Region supporting The FPAC Business Center is a first-of-its-kind organization at USDA, combining the talent of employees from all three FPAC agencies into specialized teams that serve employees and customers across the Farm Service Agency (FSA), the Natural Resource Conservation Service (NRCS) and the Risk Management Agency (RMA). This new business approach helps agencies improve operations and efficiency at USDA and boosts support for America’s farmers, ranchers and foresters.

Seeking Lead Archaeologist (Prehistoric Emphasis) candidates with relevant Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing, And Hunting Sector Experience (functional and technical area expertise also ideal) to support professional services engagement for Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing, And Hunting Sector Clients such as FPAC.  This as a Contract Contingent or Contract W-2 (IRS-1099) Position and ProSidian reserves the right to convert to a Full-Time ProSidian employed W-2 Position.

JOB OVERVIEW

Provide services and support as a Regional Cultural Resources Identification Field Guides (Lead Archaeologist (Prehistoric Emphasis)) in the Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing, And Hunting Industry Sector focussing on Environmental Services Solutions for clients such as United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) | The Farm Production and Conservation Business Center (FPAC) – Environmental Activities Division (ENV)  Generally Located In CONUS - Charlotte, NC and across the CONUS Region.

RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES - Lead Archaeologist (Prehistoric Emphasis) | Cultural Resources Field Guides [FPAC008013]

The Lead Archaeologist (Prehistoric Emphasis) is tasked with identifying and documenting prehistoric cultural resources relevant to the project. This includes conducting research, analyzing artifacts, and contributing to the development of region-specific content for the field guides. The archaeologist will collaborate with other team members to ensure that prehistoric artifacts and site types are accurately represented and easily identifiable by FSA staff.. Often the field focuses on ages such as the Stone Age, Bronze Age and Iron Age, although it also encompasses periods such as the Neolithic. The study of prehistoric archaeology reflects the cultural concerns of modern society by showing interpretations of time between economic growth and political stability.