Full-time Archaeologist - Katy, United States - Johnson, Mirmiran, and Thompson Inc.

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Description

Johnson, Mirmiran & Thompson is a dynamic, 100% employee-owned consulting firm of more than 2,000 professionals that provides a full range of multi-disciplined engineering, architecture, information technology, and related services to public agencies and private clients throughout the United States.

JMT, is currently ranked #59 on Engineering News-Record's list of the Top 500 Design Firms.


Our Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) is provided at no cost to the employee and provides a beneficial interest in the company.


JMT offers a rich benefits package, including:

  • Paid Leave Time
  • Paid Holidays
  • Paid Overtime (straight hourly rate)
  • Affordable & widely accepted health, dental and vision insurance
  • Excellent 401K Retirement Plan
  • Pay range is $32$36/hour. Salary range is commensurate with education and level of experience._
After an initial training period, a
hybrid work schedule is available.


Essential Functions and Responsibilities

  • Conducts archaeological field work with the ability to identify artifacts and determine the presence of archaeological sites
  • Collects data and field samples during archaeological investigations
  • Analyzes historic and prehistoric artifacts
  • Documents methodologies and findings of research and archaeological investigations
  • Reviews and writes archaeological reports and/or prepares archaeological site forms
  • Assists in making decisions about project alternatives and the resolution of adverse effects to archaeological resources
  • Works with technical field, lab and office staff, managers and administrative staff to ensure that projects meet JMT and professional quality standards

Nonessential Functions and Responsibilities

  • Perform other related duties as assigned

Required Skills:


  • Strong written and oral communication skills
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Word and Excel
Required Experience

  • Master's Degree from an accredited school in archaeology or a closely related field
  • Must meet the Secretary of the Interior's Qualification Standards for Archaeologists
  • 3+ years of experience
  • Regional experience in historic and/or prehistoric archaeology
  • Demonstrated skills and supervisory experience in Phase I-III fieldwork
  • Must be able to provide a writing sample from either a thesis, dissertation, or archaeological report
  • Must possess a valid driver's license

Preferred Experience

  • Registered Professional Archaeologist
  • Familiarity with ArcGISPro, ArcMap, Google Earth, and/or other GIS programs
  • Experience with Federal Agencies and Tribal Nations

Working Conditions


Work is performed in the field 50% of the time and requires the ability to extensively perform bending, kneeling, standing, shoveling, and lifting and carrying objects weighing up to 50 lbs as needed.

Field work will require walking and carrying field equipment over typical outdoor terrain. Work may be conducted outside in heat/cold, wet/humid, and dry/arid conditions. Out-of-town travel is expected, requiring driving and/or flying to project locations.

Office work is performed within a general office environment 50% of the time. Office work is generally sedentary in nature but may require occasional standing and walking.

Office work is performed with adequate lighting and temperature, with no hazardous or unpleasant conditions caused by noise, dust, etc.


  • JMT is an Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/Disability/Vet/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity, and we are proud to be building an inclusive and diverse workforce._
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