Principal Investigator/Senior Archaeologist
Company: Pinyon Environmental
Location: Denver
Posted on: March 12, 2025
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Job Description:
Pinyon is different...
...and we want unique individuals to come learn, grow, and thrive
within our 30-year employee-owned company. Pinyon is a
purpose-driven firm that does work which matters in the communities
we live; our employee-owners are encouraged to drive their career
paths towards their career goals; we want you to be the next team
member to experience our welcoming culture where work is
rewarding.
Let us prove it!
If you're excited about this opportunity to contribute to a
workplace that values diversity and fosters inclusivity, please
apply, even if you think you do not fully meet the qualifications.
Pinyon is a company of opportunity
About this Position
Pinyon is seeking a Principal Investigator/Senior Archeologist with
established experience in Colorado and other Rocky Mountain states
to join our office staff in Lakewood, Colorado. A successful
candidate will be collaborative, organized, and professional. This
candidate will be responsible for execution of Class I, II and III
cultural resource surveys and associated reporting for a growing
base of clients ranging from private sector to federal agency. Task
and team management experience of field crews are required; project
management experience is preferred. This position reports to the
Archaeological Resources Group Manager. The position is expected to
work collaboratively in our Lakewood office.
Essential Responsibilities
Leading and supervising field staff
Recording archeological sites (precontact and historic) identified
during inventory
Preparing National Register of Historic Places (NRHP) eligibility
recommendations
Site testing for NRHP evaluations
Monitoring fieldwork quality and reviewing paperwork/notes
Conducting background research and preparing desktop
assessments
Analyzing artifacts
Construction monitoring
Writing technical reports
Identify and record archaeological sites, artifacts, features, soil
characteristics, and understand site identification, delineation,
and documentation procedures
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
MS or MA degree in Anthropology or Archaeology
Meets the Secretary of Interior's Professional Standards and
Guidelines for Archaeology (36 CFR 61)
Permitted or immediately permittable within Colorado (Statewide and
with Federal Agencies)
Experience applying Cultural Resource Management (CRM) requirements
of federal historic preservation laws and policies
Experience and demonstrated knowledge of Section 106/ARPA
compliance, NEPA, and understanding of relevant federal, state,
local, and/or tribal laws and regulations
Previous experience with federal agencies (e.g., BLM, USFS)
Tribal consultation experience preferred
Experience designing and managing (CRM) field surveys
Field crew supervisory or field director experience
Technical writing and document review experience
Experience with Microsoft Word, FieldMaps, Survey123 and other
software programs as required
Ability to travel
Valid driver's license and good driving record
Strong problem-solving skills
Strong verbal and written communications skills
Ability to work independently and collaboratively with a variety of
colleagues, clients, agencies, and other project stakeholders, of
all levels and diverse backgrounds.
Application Process
To submit your resume and cover letter visit our careers page at
https://pinyon-env.net/careers/, select your desired position,
click 'Apply Now' on the right, and complete the submission form.
For any accommodation needs during the application process, please
reach out to Employee Services via email at careers@pinyon-env.com
or by phone at 303.980.5200.
Application deadline: Our team will review applications upon
receipt and will schedule interviews with qualified candidates. The
application acceptance will stay open until we have a strong pool
of candidates, or until a candidate is chosen. We appreciate the
time and effort you've put into your application and will give each
submission careful consideration.
Summary of Benefits
Pinyon offers a comprehensive range of benefits including accrued
vacation, sick, and paid holidays; 100% employer paid premiums for
health insurance through United Health, 100% employer paid premiums
for base dental and vison insurances through MetLife; long term
disability; life insurance; ESOP and employer matching 401k. Pinyon
also offers several bonus programs including an overtime bonus
program, profit share program, and a spot bonus program.
EEO Statement
Pinyon is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants
will receive consideration for employment without regard to age 40
and over, color, disability, gender identity, genetic information,
military or veteran status, national origin, race, religion, sex,
sexual orientation or any other applicable status protected by
state or local law.
About Pinyon
Pinyon was established in 1993 by Lauren Evans, PE, and she has
grown Pinyon from a one-woman outfit based out of her garage, to a
thriving and growing environmental consulting firm. The firm now
employs over 80 environmental professionals and support personnel
and has expanded from its headquarters in Lakewood, Colorado (near
Denver) to include branch offices in Loveland and Colorado Springs,
Colorado, as well as a satellite office in Phoenix, Arizona. Pinyon
is a client-centric environmental consulting firm that works
towards collaborative solutions to advance our clients' needs while
protecting environmental health and safety. Pinyon supports private
and public sector projects for commercial and industrial, energy,
public works, federal, and transportation clients. Given the depth
and breadth of our technical team, we are the go-to firm for
permitting and compliance on the local level and looking to expand
our NEPA qualifications across multiple market sectors. Pinyon is
committed to continue to expand our portfolio of projects both in
our current geographies and elsewhere in the United States.
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