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Johnson, Mirmiran & Thompson is a dynamic, 100% employee-owned consulting firm with more than 2,800 professionals, providing a full range of multidisciplinary engineering, architecture, information technology, and related services to public agencies and private clients throughout the United States. JMT is currently ranked #50 on Engineering News-Record’s list of the Top 500 Design Firms.
Position Summary
Responsible for scheduling, managing, and conducting Phase I-III fieldwork, lab analysis, and research associated with archaeological projects. Responsible for writing all, or portions of, archaeological reports at the direction of the Senior Archaeologist. The qualified candidate for this position will assist JMT Senior Archaeologists during Phase I-III field work throughout the country, with a focus on Texas and adjacent states.
Preference is for individuals willing to work from or relocate to JMT office locations in Houston or Round Rock, Texas.
Why JMT
Our existing business portfolio provides many opportunities for your personal career trajectory while collaborating with JMT’s growing cultural resources group.
Benefits
JMT offers outstanding opportunities for career and professional growth. We are 100% employee-owned (ESOP) and offer outstanding health care coverage and other benefits, including:
- Affordable Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
- Company paid Life and Disability Insurance
- Paid Time Off
- Paid Holidays
- Paid Caregiver Leave Program
- 401K Retirement Plan (Traditional and Roth options)
- Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
- Career Development Programs
- And more…
Compensation for this position is $70,000 - $80,000/year, commensurate with experience, education and certifications. The provided range is a good faith estimate based on the requirements described within the job description. We notice that we receive a wide variety of applicants and recognize that the person selected may be less experienced or more experienced. If so, the actual salary range may vary from the estimate provided.
After an initial training period, a hybrid work schedule is available.
Essential Functions and Responsibilities
- Conducts archaeological field work to locate and identify archaeological resources
- Conducts archaeological monitoring during construction projects or pre-construction
- Collects data and field samples during archaeological investigations
- Analyzes historic and pre-historic artifacts
- Documents methodologies and findings of research and archaeological investigations
- Takes daily notes of field progress
- Schedules fieldwork based on project schedule
- Instructs field crews on how to use equipment, technology and field methods, as required
- Assists in writing sections of archaeological reports and/or prepare archaeological site forms
- Uses the National Register Criteria for Evaluation to make site eligibility recommendations for the National Register of Historic Places
- Works with technical field, lab and office staff, managers and administrative staff to ensure that projects meet JMT and professional quality standards
- Lead and manage team members by providing leadership and continuous performance management (setting expectations, goals, feedback, 1:1 meeting, coaching) that supports the growth and development of team.
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
- Must successfully complete and pass JMT's Motor Vehicle screening
- Valid Driver’s License Required
Required Experience
- Master’s Degree from an accredited school in archaeology
- Must meet the Secretary of the Interior’s Qualification Standards for Archaeologists
- 3+ years’ experience in cultural resources management of archaeology projects
- 1+ year of leadership experience
- Demonstrated experience in Phase I-III fieldwork
- Proficiency in ESRI FieldMaps Application or similar applications
- Regional (Texas/Oklahoma/Louisiana) experience in historic and/or prehistoric archaeology
- Must be able to provide a writing sample from either a thesis, dissertation, or archaeological report
Preferred Experience
- Registered Professional Archaeologist
- Familiarity with ArcGISPro, Field Maps, Google Earth, and/or other GIS programs
- Familiarity with Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act and with the Antiquities Code of Texas
- Experience obtaining a Texas Antiquities Permit
- Significant lab and curation experience
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.
Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by state or federal law.
INTRODUCTION
Johnson, Mirmiran & Thompson is a dynamic, 100% employee-owned consulting firm with more than 2,800 professionals, providing a full range of multidisciplinary engineering, architecture, information technology, and related services to public agencies and private clients throughout the United States. JMT is currently ranked #50 on Engineering News-Record’s list of the Top 500 Design Firms.
Position Summary
Responsible for scheduling, managing, and conducting Phase I-III fieldwork, lab analysis, and research associated with archaeological projects. Responsible for writing all, or portions of, archaeological reports at the direction of the Senior Archaeologist. The qualified candidate for this position will assist JMT Senior Archaeologists during Phase I-III field work throughout the country, with a focus on Texas and adjacent states.
Preference is for individuals willing to work from or relocate to JMT office locations in Houston or Round Rock, Texas.
Why JMT
Our existing business portfolio provides many opportunities for your personal career trajectory while collaborating with JMT’s growing cultural resources group.
Benefits
JMT offers outstanding opportunities for career and professional growth. We are 100% employee-owned (ESOP) and offer outstanding health care coverage and other benefits, including:
- Affordable Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
- Company paid Life and Disability Insurance
- Paid Time Off
- Paid Holidays
- Paid Caregiver Leave Program
- 401K Retirement Plan (Traditional and Roth options)
- Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
- Career Development Programs
- And more…
Compensation for this position is $70,000 - $80,000/year, commensurate with experience, education and certifications. The provided range is a good faith estimate based on the requirements described within the job description. We notice that we receive a wide variety of applicants and recognize that the person selected may be less experienced or more experienced. If so, the actual salary range may vary from the estimate provided.
After an initial training period, a hybrid work schedule is available.
Essential Functions and Responsibilities
- Conducts archaeological field work to locate and identify archaeological resources
- Conducts archaeological monitoring during construction projects or pre-construction
- Collects data and field samples during archaeological investigations
- Analyzes historic and pre-historic artifacts
- Documents methodologies and findings of research and archaeological investigations
- Takes daily notes of field progress
- Schedules fieldwork based on project schedule
- Instructs field crews on how to use equipment, technology and field methods, as required
- Assists in writing sections of archaeological reports and/or prepare archaeological site forms
- Uses the National Register Criteria for Evaluation to make site eligibility recommendations for the National Register of Historic Places
- Works with technical field, lab and office staff, managers and administrative staff to ensure that projects meet JMT and professional quality standards
- Lead and manage team members by providing leadership and continuous performance management (setting expectations, goals, feedback, 1:1 meeting, coaching) that supports the growth and development of team.
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
- Must successfully complete and pass JMT's Motor Vehicle screening
- Valid Driver’s License Required
Required Experience
- Master’s Degree from an accredited school in archaeology
- Must meet the Secretary of the Interior’s Qualification Standards for Archaeologists
- 3+ years’ experience in cultural resources management of archaeology projects
- 1+ year of leadership experience
- Demonstrated experience in Phase I-III fieldwork
- Proficiency in ESRI FieldMaps Application or similar applications
- Regional (Texas/Oklahoma/Louisiana) experience in historic and/or prehistoric archaeology
- Must be able to provide a writing sample from either a thesis, dissertation, or archaeological report
Preferred Experience
- Registered Professional Archaeologist
- Familiarity with ArcGISPro, Field Maps, Google Earth, and/or other GIS programs
- Familiarity with Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act and with the Antiquities Code of Texas
- Experience obtaining a Texas Antiquities Permit
- Significant lab and curation experience
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.
Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by state or federal law.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding H-1B Visa Sponsorship in Archaeologist
Verify your degree meets specialty occupation standards
USCIS requires your degree field to directly relate to archaeology work. A degree in anthropology or classical studies typically qualifies, but a general humanities degree may trigger an RFE. Match your transcript terminology to the job description before applying.
Target cultural resource management firms first
CRM firms conduct federally mandated surveys under Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act and routinely sponsor H-1B workers. These employers file LCAs with DOL regularly, making their sponsorship history verifiable through the OFLC Wage Search before you apply.
Use Migrate Mate to filter verified H-1B sponsors
Search Archaeologist roles on Migrate Mate to surface employers with confirmed H-1B LCA filing history for this occupation. Skipping unverified postings saves weeks of outreach to employers who've never filed for this role type.
Request the employer file under the right SOC code
Archaeologist positions map to SOC 19-3091 in DOL wage data. If your employer's HR team misfiled a prior LCA under a related social science code, the prevailing wage level may not reflect your actual duties. Confirm the SOC code matches your offer letter before the LCA is submitted.
Check O*NET to document specialty occupation status
The O*NET profile for Archaeologist specifies the degree requirements and knowledge domains USCIS adjudicators reference when evaluating specialty occupation claims. Print and attach the relevant sections when your employer assembles the H-1B petition support documentation.
Plan for cap-subject registration if your employer is new to H-1B
Federal agencies and universities are cap-exempt, meaning they can file H-1B petitions year-round. Private CRM firms and consulting companies are cap-subject and must register in the annual USCIS lottery in March. Clarify your employer's cap status before accepting an offer.
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Find Archaeologist JobsArchaeologist H-1B Visa: Frequently Asked Questions
Does an Archaeologist role qualify as an H-1B specialty occupation?
Yes. USCIS treats Archaeologist positions as specialty occupations because the work theoretically and practically requires at least a bachelor's degree in archaeology, anthropology, or a directly related field. Your employer's petition must show the specific duties of the role demand that specialized degree, not just any bachelor's degree, so job descriptions matter.
Which types of employers sponsor H-1B visas for Archaeologists?
Federal agencies such as the National Park Service, universities with active research programs, and private cultural resource management firms are the most consistent H-1B sponsors for Archaeologist roles. CRM firms in particular file large numbers of LCAs with DOL because federal infrastructure projects require Section 106 compliance surveys. Migrate Mate lets you filter by employers with verified H-1B filing history for this specific occupation.
What prevailing wage level applies to Archaeologist H-1B positions?
DOL assigns prevailing wages to Archaeologist roles using SOC code 19-3091 and the four-level wage system. Your employer must pay at least the Level I wage for entry roles or the Level II wage for positions requiring independent judgment. You can look up current wage levels by location using the OFLC Wage Search before negotiating your offer.
Can a federal agency sponsor an H-1B visa for an Archaeologist?
Federal agencies are cap-exempt H-1B employers, meaning they can file petitions at any time without entering the annual lottery. However, federal hiring often involves separate work authorization pathways and civil service rules that run parallel to the H-1B process. Confirm with the agency's HR office whether they intend to file an H-1B petition or use a different authorization mechanism.
Does fieldwork outside the employer's primary worksite affect the H-1B petition?
Yes. Archaeologists frequently work at excavation sites, survey areas, or field stations that differ from the employer's main office address. USCIS and DOL require that an LCA be posted at each worksite location where you'll work for more than 30 consecutive days or 60 non-consecutive days. Your employer must file amended petitions or use short-term placement provisions to cover extended fieldwork at off-site locations.
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