Archaeological Crew Lead

Logan Simpson•Salt Lake City, UT
•$52,000 - $60,320•Hybrid

About The Position

We have an immediate opening for regular full-time Archaeological Crew Leads to work a hybrid schedule based out of our Salt Lake City, Utah office. Logan Simpson is made up of a team of 170+ talented professionals across six offices in the western United States. We are experts in environmental planning, cultural resource management, community planning, and landscape architecture design services. Our mission remains simple: working together to guide responsible change. From the beginning, our founders were focused on protecting natural resources and advancing the wellbeing of our communities. We take pride in adding new staff members to our team who share our values of integrity, creativity, excellence, empowerment, stewardship, and teamwork.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's or Master's degree in Anthropology or closely related field or equivalent experience.
  • Must meet permitting qualifications at the crew lead level on federal permits in Utah and/or Nevada.
  • 2+ years of archaeology consulting or agency experience.
  • 1+ years of archaeology experience in the Great Basin or Southwest, including experience leading field survey crews under supervision of a field director.
  • Ability to work outdoors in extreme temperatures and in remote locations (camping is a possibility).
  • Ability to walk up to 10 miles per day over steep terrain for extended periods of time.
  • Willingness to work out of town field sessions up to 8 days in a row.
  • Be able to work cooperatively in a team-oriented setting with crew members and supervisors.
  • Possess a valid driver’s license and a clean driving record.
  • Ability to work in the SLC office 3 days per week on average, as applicable.

Nice To Haves

  • iOS operating system experience a plus.

Responsibilities

  • Leading archaeological field crews under the supervision of a field director.
  • Accurately and efficiently record cultural resources in the field.
  • Operate Trimble GPS units using Field Maps data collection software.
  • Contributing to technical survey reports and site forms.
  • Providing direction to field technicians during fieldwork.
  • Use digital data collection methods. Proficiency with electronic devices such as smart phones and tablets for digital data collection (iOS operating system experience a plus).
  • Evaluate sites for National Register of Historic Places eligibility under the supervision of a field director.
  • Conduct quality control/quality assurance reviews of field data.

Benefits

  • Medical, dental and vision plans
  • Paid Life/AD&D
  • Short-Term and Long-Term Disability coverage
  • Paid Family Leave
  • 401(k) with a firm match
  • Robust Employee Assistance Program with free counseling and mental health services
  • Paid Time Off starting at 18 days per year
  • 9 paid holidays
  • Support for professional conferences and trainings
  • Internal leadership development and innovation program
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Bonus programs for peer-reviewed publications and academic achievements
  • Wellness program with $125 annual Wellness Bucks allowance
  • Paid Costco memberships
  • Babies-at-Work program
  • Paid parking
  • Paid public transit costs
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