Job Summary 

The Archaeological Principal Investigator conducts archaeological and architectural surveys to identify, evaluate, and document historic properties in compliance with the National Historic Preservation Act (NHPA) at Fort Campbell, Kentucky. This role involves leading Phase I and Phase II archaeological investigations, conducting architectural evaluations, preparing technical reports, and ensuring all work aligns with federal, state, and Army cultural resource management standards. 

Supervisory Responsibilities: No 

Job Classification: Permanent; Part-Time 

Duty Station: Fort Campbell, Kentucky 

Travel: Up to 10%. Contingent on business needs 

Duties/Responsibilities 

• Conduct Phase I archaeological surveys, including background research, shovel testing, site mapping, artifact recovery, and field documentation. 

• Perform Phase II evaluations of archaeological sites for eligibility in the National Register of Historic Places (NRHP), including excavation, analysis, and reporting. 

• Carry out architectural evaluations of historic structures in accordance with 36 CFR Part 61 and SHPO guidelines, including archival research, field documentation, and assessment of historical integrity. 

• Prepare high-quality technical reports (Draft and Final) documenting research methods, fieldwork results, site evaluations, mapping, and NRHP eligibility recommendations. 

• Ensure all field and reporting activities comply with State Historic Preservation Office (SHPO) standards for Kentucky and Tennessee, Fort Campbell requirements, and Secretary of the Interior (SOI) Standards. 

• Maintain accurate field records, including journals, survey forms, maps, photographic logs, and GIS data. 

• Collaborate with Fort Campbell Cultural Resources Program Manager (CRPM) and consult with SHPOs to ensure compliance with NHPA Sections 106 and 110. 

• Safeguard artifacts and records, ensuring proper cleaning, cataloging, conservation, and curation in line with Fort Campbell’s Standard Operating Procedures for Cultural Resource Management Firms. 

• Participate in safety, security, and compliance programs, including background checks, iWATCH, OPSEC, and OSHA requirements. 

Required Skills/Abilities 

• Knowledge of NHPA, Section 106/110 compliance, NRHP eligibility criteria, and cultural resource management practices. 

• Strong field skills in archaeological excavation, survey techniques, and architectural evaluations. 

• Ability to prepare professional-level cultural resource reports, including technical writing, mapping, and analysis. 

• Proficiency with GIS, GPS, and Microsoft Office 365 applications (Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint). 

• Familiarity with SHPO standards (Tennessee and Kentucky) and Secretary of the Interior’s Standards for the Treatment of Historic Properties. 

• Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving abilities. 

• Ability to work independently in field conditions and manage multiple concurrent tasks and deadlines. 

• Excellent communication skills for coordination with government officials, SHPOs, and cultural resource stakeholders. 

Education and Experience 

• Required: Master’s degree in Archaeology, Anthropology, Historic Preservation, Architecture, or related field. 

• Required: Minimum of 5 years of professional experience in archaeological or architectural survey, evaluation, and reporting. 

• Required: At least 1 year of full- time professional experience at a supervisory level in your field of study of the prehistoric period 

• Preferred: Principal Investigator (PI) or equivalent qualification under 36 CFR Part 61 professional standards. 

• Preferred: Experience with cultural resource projects in the Great Plains or southeastern U.S. region. 

Physical Requirements 

• Ability to perform prolonged fieldwork, including walking long distances, digging shovel tests, carrying equipment, and working in varied weather conditions. 

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk for report preparation and computer work. 

• Routine use of standard office equipment such as computers, phones, and GPS/GIS equipment.