Project Archaeologist-Monitor

Who We Are:

Headquartered in Washington, DC, Versar Global Solutions provides full mission lifecycle solutions for challenges faced by our government and commercial Customers in the natural, built, and digital environments. With nearly 2,000 team members around the world, and a rich legacy spanning more than 70 years, Versar Global Solutions delivers a broad array of planning, analysis and risk management solutions, project and program management, operations and maintenance services, and information technology applications for environmental management and remediation projects, mission critical facilities and installations, and in support of readiness and contingency operations.

Who You Are:

Versar Global Solutions is seeking a part-time, on call Project Archaeologist-Monitor to support our cultural resources operations in South Texas. This position is specifically designated for a FEM-qualified archaeological monitor to oversee levee reconstruction activities in Brownsville, Cameron County, Texas.

This is a funded position for the duration of the project contract. Continued employment with Versar beyond the completion of this project will depend on contract availability and performance.

The position is expected to begin in fall 2025 and extend for approximately 24 months, with periods of intermittent downtime. It is anticipated that reconstruction efforts will extend into 2026 and 2027. During down periods, additional work may be available on other regional projects. This role is focused on cultural resource monitoring in compliance with federal and state regulations. Pay will be commensurate with experience.

What You'll Do:

• Coordinate and monitor ongoing construction of canal/levee/floodplain remediation.
• Ability to coordinate with senior staff on a daily, weekly basis.
• Ability to identify cultural deposits and oversee artifact analysis.
• Carry out post-field technical writing.
• Inspect ground disturbing activities, ensuring erosion control plans are properly implemented, as needed, and a working knowledge of wildlife species in the project area.
• Experience with GPS.
• Keep daily logs and field notes.
• Participate in weekly status meetings and providing general administrative support as assigned.

What You'll Bring:

• Bachelor's degree required in anthropology, history, or related field.
• Archaeological experience in south Texas or greater Southwest is required.
• Past monitoring experience.
• Ability to interact with construction crews.
• Ability to work with others, including regulatory agencies such as USFWS and USACE.
• Read and apply permit conditions, pertinent regulations, and excellent communication skills.
• Proven leadership abilities.
• Independent, ability to work remotely, and organized.
• Proficient in GIS, Excel, Microsoft Word.
• Strong team player with the ability to collaborate effectively.
• Must possess and maintain an active and valid driver's license without restrictions.
• Willingness to commit to the life of the project.
• Successful results of pre-employment screenings, including federal background check, MVR, and drug screen.
• Comply with company drug and alcohol policy.
• Be authorized to work in the US or will be authorized by the successful candidate's start date.

Location Requirements

The successful candidate will relocate to Brownsville, Texas for the duration of the project. Lodging provided for seven days of the week. Per-diem for days worked. Field efforts are expected to cover up to 24 months with seasonal irrigation shutdowns. Extensions into 2026 and 2027 are expected. Some travel to El Paso, Texas is required.

Compensation

Expected Salary: $25 - $29 hourly

Versar Global Solutions is providing the compensation range and general description of other compensation and benefits that the Company in good faith believes it might pay and/or offer for this position based on the successful applicant's education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities in addition to internal equity and geographic location. The Company reserves the right to ultimately pay more or less than the posted range and offer additional benefits and other compensation, depending on circumstances not related to an applicant's status protected by local, state, or federal law.

EEO Commitment

Versar Global Solutions is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.

Versar Global Solutions complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company operates. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

Versar Global Solutions expressly prohibits any form of unlawful employee harassment based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran. Improper interference with the ability of Versar Global Solutions employees to perform their job duties is not tolerated.