EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES
Quality Services, Inc. is a full service, professional cultural resource firm. We seek employees of the highest caliber in the fields of service we provide. Vitae from archeologists, paleontologists, historians, and architectural historians are sought for future openings.
We are currently seeking future QSI team members for the following positions:
We are currently seeking future QSI team members for the following positions:
ARCHITECTURAL HISTORIAN
ARCHEOLOGIST
Qualified applicants* should submit the following via e-mail to employment@qualityservices.us.com
- Resume or Vita - showing your educational background and prior experience
- Writing samples
- References with phone numbers and e-mail addresses
- Any additional documentation needed to satisfy applicant reviewers that you possess the required or preferred skills and qualifications for employment
* Quality Services, Inc. is an EEO employer. We encourage candidates to apply and be considered for open positions. QSI provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetics, or military status as required under local, state, and federal laws.
Lance Rom, M.A., SOPA - President & Principal Investigator, Archeology
Lance has a Bachelor of Art with double majors in anthropology and geology and an Master of Art in public archeology/anthropology. He has been principal investigator for more than 35 years on over 2,500 previous projects, many of which were in steep, mountainous, or other remote terrain. He managed the Black Hills National Forest’s cultural resources programs in both South Dakota and Wyoming for more than thirteen years between 1984 and 1998. He also managed the Nebraska National Forest’s cultural resources programs and the USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service’s cultural resources programs in North and South Dakota for several years. Lance has experience managing all types of cultural resources projects and program budgets in excess of $1,600,000.00 per year, and with over 70 staff members.
Lance has a Bachelor of Art with double majors in anthropology and geology and an Master of Art in public archeology/anthropology. He has been principal investigator for more than 35 years on over 2,500 previous projects, many of which were in steep, mountainous, or other remote terrain. He managed the Black Hills National Forest’s cultural resources programs in both South Dakota and Wyoming for more than thirteen years between 1984 and 1998. He also managed the Nebraska National Forest’s cultural resources programs and the USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service’s cultural resources programs in North and South Dakota for several years. Lance has experience managing all types of cultural resources projects and program budgets in excess of $1,600,000.00 per year, and with over 70 staff members.
Jana Morehouse, M.S., RPA - Operations Manager & Principal Investigator, Archeology
Jana has extensive archeological experience around the United States. She joined QSI and began working in the Great Plains in 2013 and has over a decade of archeology experience. Jana has 10 years of experience in archeology and project management. She has managed hundreds of cultural resource research and inventory projects. Jana has archeological field experience in Hawaii and the Yukon territories. Jana received a Master of Science in anthropology from the University of New Mexico and her Bachelor of Art in anthropology with a minor in Spanish from the University of New Mexico. Jana has done extensive work with LiDAR datasets. She’s been a co-author on academic papers regarding using LiDAR to identify ancient trail systems and prehistoric irrigation ditches over a county-wide area.
Jana has extensive archeological experience around the United States. She joined QSI and began working in the Great Plains in 2013 and has over a decade of archeology experience. Jana has 10 years of experience in archeology and project management. She has managed hundreds of cultural resource research and inventory projects. Jana has archeological field experience in Hawaii and the Yukon territories. Jana received a Master of Science in anthropology from the University of New Mexico and her Bachelor of Art in anthropology with a minor in Spanish from the University of New Mexico. Jana has done extensive work with LiDAR datasets. She’s been a co-author on academic papers regarding using LiDAR to identify ancient trail systems and prehistoric irrigation ditches over a county-wide area.
Sydney Boos, M.S. - Paleontologist
Sydney received her Master of Science in paleontology from South Dakota School of Mines and Technology, and a Bachelor of Science in geology from Grand Valley State University. She joined the QSI team in 2015. Sydney has experience as a paleontology intern with the BLM for the Black Rock-High Rock Emigrant Trails National Conservation Area in Nevada and California. She has studied Miocene mammals from Nebraska, and has also worked as a mudlogger gathering, processing, logging, and analyzing geological samples in the oil fields.
Sydney received her Master of Science in paleontology from South Dakota School of Mines and Technology, and a Bachelor of Science in geology from Grand Valley State University. She joined the QSI team in 2015. Sydney has experience as a paleontology intern with the BLM for the Black Rock-High Rock Emigrant Trails National Conservation Area in Nevada and California. She has studied Miocene mammals from Nebraska, and has also worked as a mudlogger gathering, processing, logging, and analyzing geological samples in the oil fields.
Mark Carpenter, M.A. - Principal Investigator, Archeology & Architectural History
Mark has been part of the QSI team since 2008 as a principal investigator in the Northern Great Plains and Midwest, and has over 21 years of experience as an archeologist and archaeological technician in the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic states. Mark holds a Master of Arts in anthropology from Louisiana State University, a Bachelor of Arts in anthropology and history with a minor in geology from Oswego State University, and an Associate of Science with a geology concentration from Jamestown Community College. Mark has also been accepted by the Department of Interior as a historian for the Oglala Sioux Tribe.
Mark has been part of the QSI team since 2008 as a principal investigator in the Northern Great Plains and Midwest, and has over 21 years of experience as an archeologist and archaeological technician in the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic states. Mark holds a Master of Arts in anthropology from Louisiana State University, a Bachelor of Arts in anthropology and history with a minor in geology from Oswego State University, and an Associate of Science with a geology concentration from Jamestown Community College. Mark has also been accepted by the Department of Interior as a historian for the Oglala Sioux Tribe.
Winnie de Ceuninck van Capelle - Iowa Office Manager & GIS Specialist
Winnie is responsible for overseeing the day-to-day functions of the Iowa office, and managing project schedules and deadlines. Winnie has been part of the QSI team since 2012 and has extensive experience in GIS mapping, report preparation and editing, archeological and historic records research, cultural resource inventory and site recording, team and project supervision, artifact analysis and preparation, and paleontological resource preparation. Winnie is originally from the Netherlands, where she studied journalism and photography.
Winnie is responsible for overseeing the day-to-day functions of the Iowa office, and managing project schedules and deadlines. Winnie has been part of the QSI team since 2012 and has extensive experience in GIS mapping, report preparation and editing, archeological and historic records research, cultural resource inventory and site recording, team and project supervision, artifact analysis and preparation, and paleontological resource preparation. Winnie is originally from the Netherlands, where she studied journalism and photography.
Nick Dierks, B.S. - GIS Specialist & Environmental Specialist
Nick received his Bachelor of Science in biology at St. Joseph's University and attended the paleontology graduate program at South Dakota School of Mines and Technology. He has been with QSI since 2012, and is in charge of organizing and maintaining the company's GIS data. In addition to his GIS duties, Nick also conducts Section 7 consultation with the US Fish and Wildlife Service on threatened and endangered species. He has significant paleontological experience working with several types of museum collections, field collection experience, curation, and preparation.
Nick received his Bachelor of Science in biology at St. Joseph's University and attended the paleontology graduate program at South Dakota School of Mines and Technology. He has been with QSI since 2012, and is in charge of organizing and maintaining the company's GIS data. In addition to his GIS duties, Nick also conducts Section 7 consultation with the US Fish and Wildlife Service on threatened and endangered species. He has significant paleontological experience working with several types of museum collections, field collection experience, curation, and preparation.
David Hahs, M.A., RPA - Principal Investigator, Archeology
David received his Master of Arts in anthropology from Florida State University, and his Bachelor of Arts in anthropology from the University of Missouri. He has extensive worldwide archeological experience including Phase III excavations at multiple prehistoric villages, and as a field director of an archeological field school on the Maltese Islands for the University of Leiden based out of the Netherlands. David has been with QSI since 2011 and is listed on the Register of Professional Archeologists.
David received his Master of Arts in anthropology from Florida State University, and his Bachelor of Arts in anthropology from the University of Missouri. He has extensive worldwide archeological experience including Phase III excavations at multiple prehistoric villages, and as a field director of an archeological field school on the Maltese Islands for the University of Leiden based out of the Netherlands. David has been with QSI since 2011 and is listed on the Register of Professional Archeologists.
Elena Houk, MBA - Vice President, Finance & Human Resources
Elena received her Master of Business Administration in applied management and her Bachelor of Science in business administration with a specialization in accounting and management from Black Hills State University. She has been a part of the QSI team since 2010 and is responsible for accounting operations including financial reports, maintenance of accounting records, and budgets. As the human resources manager, Elena plays a vital role in the recruitment, hiring, training, and career development of the entire QSI team.
Elena received her Master of Business Administration in applied management and her Bachelor of Science in business administration with a specialization in accounting and management from Black Hills State University. She has been a part of the QSI team since 2010 and is responsible for accounting operations including financial reports, maintenance of accounting records, and budgets. As the human resources manager, Elena plays a vital role in the recruitment, hiring, training, and career development of the entire QSI team.
Brian Huot, B.S. - Historian & GIS Specialist
Brian received his Bachelor of Science in history from Black Hills State University, and joined the QSI team in 2014. He specializes in mapping, historic records research, site recording, testing, evaluation, and report writing. Brian has experience with maintaining historical library archives, inventorying and cataloging historical documents, and data collection. He has also extensively studied the geography, geology, and cultural history of the Black Hills and South Dakota.
Brian received his Bachelor of Science in history from Black Hills State University, and joined the QSI team in 2014. He specializes in mapping, historic records research, site recording, testing, evaluation, and report writing. Brian has experience with maintaining historical library archives, inventorying and cataloging historical documents, and data collection. He has also extensively studied the geography, geology, and cultural history of the Black Hills and South Dakota.
Lisa Jennings, MLitt - Principal Investigator, Archeology
Lisa holds a Master of Letters in Celtic and Viking Archaeology from the University of Glasgow and a Bachelor of Science in archaeology with a minor in anthropology from the University of Wisconsin - La Crosse. She has geophysical experience with using a magnetometer for fieldwork applications in both Scotland and the USA. Lisa joined the QSI team in 2013. She has conducted numerous projects on Native American reservations and federal lands including the US Forest Service, Bureau of Land Management, and US Army Corps of Engineers.
Lisa holds a Master of Letters in Celtic and Viking Archaeology from the University of Glasgow and a Bachelor of Science in archaeology with a minor in anthropology from the University of Wisconsin - La Crosse. She has geophysical experience with using a magnetometer for fieldwork applications in both Scotland and the USA. Lisa joined the QSI team in 2013. She has conducted numerous projects on Native American reservations and federal lands including the US Forest Service, Bureau of Land Management, and US Army Corps of Engineers.
Jeffrey Larson, MSc, RPA - Principal Investigator, Archeology & History, NEPA, CEQA
Jeffrey has a Master of Science in classical art and archaeology from the University of Edinburgh, and a Bachelor of Science in history with a minor in anthropology from Western Oregon University. Jeffrey is a certified burial archeologist in the state of Wisconsin, and specializes in NEPA projects for government agencies including the USDA Rural Utilities Services and the Federal Aviation Administration. He has experience in California and Nevada, as well as in the Great Basin, Great Plains, Midwest, and Pacific Northwest. He has worldwide experience including excavations in Spain involving human remains, and teaching anthropology and communications in China.
Jeffrey has a Master of Science in classical art and archaeology from the University of Edinburgh, and a Bachelor of Science in history with a minor in anthropology from Western Oregon University. Jeffrey is a certified burial archeologist in the state of Wisconsin, and specializes in NEPA projects for government agencies including the USDA Rural Utilities Services and the Federal Aviation Administration. He has experience in California and Nevada, as well as in the Great Basin, Great Plains, Midwest, and Pacific Northwest. He has worldwide experience including excavations in Spain involving human remains, and teaching anthropology and communications in China.
Megan Leonard, B.S. - Supervisory Editor
Megan has a Bachelor of Science in mass communication with a science communication emphasis and a minor in biology from Black Hills State University. She has worked for QSI since 2014. Megan has extensive experience in scientific writing, editing, communications at the Sanford Underground Research Facility, and as a fisheries technician at South Dakota State University. Prior to joining the QSI team, Megan spent 8 years as a corpsman in the United States Coast Guard.
Megan has a Bachelor of Science in mass communication with a science communication emphasis and a minor in biology from Black Hills State University. She has worked for QSI since 2014. Megan has extensive experience in scientific writing, editing, communications at the Sanford Underground Research Facility, and as a fisheries technician at South Dakota State University. Prior to joining the QSI team, Megan spent 8 years as a corpsman in the United States Coast Guard.
Brenna Moloney, M.S. - Principal Investigator, Archeology & Architectural History
Brenna is proficient in primary historical research, archeological survey and excavation, qualitative research methods, HABS/HAER documentation, historic structure reports, architectural identification and conservation, ArcGIS, 3D imaging, and NAGPRA repatriation. Her experience includes assisting in Section 106 review and compliance for the Michigan State Historic Preservation Office and Michigan Department of Transportation, and creation of a historic preservation model for The National Trust for Historic Preservation. Brenna holds a Master of Science in preservation planning, and is pursuing a PhD in anthropology.
Brenna is proficient in primary historical research, archeological survey and excavation, qualitative research methods, HABS/HAER documentation, historic structure reports, architectural identification and conservation, ArcGIS, 3D imaging, and NAGPRA repatriation. Her experience includes assisting in Section 106 review and compliance for the Michigan State Historic Preservation Office and Michigan Department of Transportation, and creation of a historic preservation model for The National Trust for Historic Preservation. Brenna holds a Master of Science in preservation planning, and is pursuing a PhD in anthropology.
Tara Otto, B.S. - Cultural Resource Technician, Marketing
Tara received her Bachelor of Science degree in biology with a minor in chemistry and art from the University of South Dakota. She has worked in many research laboratories such as the USGS Yankton Field Research Station and the University of Minnesota Plant Pathology Laboratory. Tara also has experience in marketing as a communications associate with a graphic design background. At QSI, she helps with report preparation/writing and with marketing projects.
Tara received her Bachelor of Science degree in biology with a minor in chemistry and art from the University of South Dakota. She has worked in many research laboratories such as the USGS Yankton Field Research Station and the University of Minnesota Plant Pathology Laboratory. Tara also has experience in marketing as a communications associate with a graphic design background. At QSI, she helps with report preparation/writing and with marketing projects.
Bernita Pound - Administrative Assistant
As QSI's administrative assistant, Bernita plays an important role in keeping the office running smoothly on a daily basis. Her responsibilities include maintaining office and field equipment, upkeep and organization of the library and library database, making travel and lodging accommodations for field-going personnel, and greeting visitors with a warm smile at the front desk. Bernita has past experience as a self-employed business owner, manager, and data recorder for U.S. government contractors, and has been a part of the QSI team since 2012.
As QSI's administrative assistant, Bernita plays an important role in keeping the office running smoothly on a daily basis. Her responsibilities include maintaining office and field equipment, upkeep and organization of the library and library database, making travel and lodging accommodations for field-going personnel, and greeting visitors with a warm smile at the front desk. Bernita has past experience as a self-employed business owner, manager, and data recorder for U.S. government contractors, and has been a part of the QSI team since 2012.
Olan Rom - GIS Specialist, Forestry Technician
Olan has been with QSI since 2012. He has been trained in conducting record searches and mapping using GIS software, as well as commercial thinning for forestry. Olan hopes to start school in the fall of 2017 for Business Management at BHSU and Geological Engineering at South Dakota School of Mines and Technology in the near future. He helps on whichever projects he can, gaining knowledge in different fields.
Olan has been with QSI since 2012. He has been trained in conducting record searches and mapping using GIS software, as well as commercial thinning for forestry. Olan hopes to start school in the fall of 2017 for Business Management at BHSU and Geological Engineering at South Dakota School of Mines and Technology in the near future. He helps on whichever projects he can, gaining knowledge in different fields.
Nicole Towey - GIS Specialist
Since joining the QSI team in 2016, Nicole has been through extensive training and is knowledgeable in conducting records searches and mapping using GIS software. Nicole previously completed a one year program in AutoCAD and SOLIDWORKS, and plans to continue her training with QSI while pursuing an Associates in computer-aided drafting at Western Dakota Technical School.
Since joining the QSI team in 2016, Nicole has been through extensive training and is knowledgeable in conducting records searches and mapping using GIS software. Nicole previously completed a one year program in AutoCAD and SOLIDWORKS, and plans to continue her training with QSI while pursuing an Associates in computer-aided drafting at Western Dakota Technical School.
Patricia Turbiville, B.S. - Forester, Environmental Specialist
Patricia received her Bachelor of Science in Forestry and GIS Certification from the University of Montana. Patricia has experience as a Timber Sale Administrator, Timber Crew Boss, Silviculture Technician, and Forester. She joined the QSI team in 2014 and specializes in forestry, wetland delineation, and threatened and endangered species consultation. As company forester, she has performed consultations for individual landowners to address their specific needs. She holds certifications with the Society of American Foresters and the American Tree Farm where she is an inspector and committee chair for South Dakota.
Patricia received her Bachelor of Science in Forestry and GIS Certification from the University of Montana. Patricia has experience as a Timber Sale Administrator, Timber Crew Boss, Silviculture Technician, and Forester. She joined the QSI team in 2014 and specializes in forestry, wetland delineation, and threatened and endangered species consultation. As company forester, she has performed consultations for individual landowners to address their specific needs. She holds certifications with the Society of American Foresters and the American Tree Farm where she is an inspector and committee chair for South Dakota.
