Archaeological Field Director

Logan Simpson • Flagstaff, AZ

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

Logan Simpson is seeking a regular full-time Archaeological Field Director to join their award-winning, multidisciplinary consulting firm. This role will contribute to a diverse, collaborative, and innovative team, offering opportunities to expand skillsets and bring new ideas. The position is based out of the Flagstaff, AZ office and operates on a hybrid remote schedule.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Anthropology or related field.
• 5+ years of cultural resources management (CRM) experience.
• Demonstrable expertise supervising all aspects of cultural resources survey, excavation, and monitoring fieldwork and with preparing the associated technical reports.
• Sufficient field experience to be listed as a Project Director on an Arizona State Museum blanket permit.
• Ability to obtain current permits at Field Director level with the Bureau of Land Management, National Forests, and other agency lands in Arizona.
• Knowledgeable about Section 106 review process and other federal historic preservation and cultural resources regulations.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency with technical writing and use of Microsoft Office products.
• 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.
• Must be able to work cooperatively in a team-oriented setting with crew members and supervisors.
• Must be self-motivated and be able to work independently and manage project workloads, schedules, and budget considerations.
• Possess a valid driver’s license and a clean driving record.

Responsibilities

• Managing fieldwork on cultural resources projects, including surveys, archaeological monitoring, testing, and data recovery, throughout Arizona and adjacent states.
• Accurately and efficiently recording cultural resources in the field.
• Manage a field crew.
• Operate GPS units with a data recorder.
• Preparing site records.
• Conduct quality control/quality assurance reviews of all digital and paper field data.
• Proficiently and independently preparing complex technical documents for a full range of cultural resources project types.
• Mentoring other staff.

Benefits

• medical, dental and vision plans
• paid Life/AD&D
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability coverage
• Paid Family Leave
• a 401(k) with a firm match
• a robust Employee Assistance Program with free counseling and mental health services
• Paid Time Off starting at 18 days per year available as accrued
• 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
• work on a variety of interesting projects
• Wellness program with $125 annual Wellness Bucks allowance
• paid parking
• paid public transit costs

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior