Archaeology Field Director (On-Call)
About The Position
WestLand Engineering and Environmental Services, a Trinity Consultants team, is seeking an on-call Archaeology Field Director for its growing California Cultural Resources program. This role involves overseeing archaeological surveys, testing, and data recovery projects. The Field Director will be responsible for supervising field crews, ensuring compliance with project scope, budget, and technical standards, preparing high-quality reports, coordinating with project teams, and maintaining communication with clients and stakeholders. The position requires strong leadership, technical expertise, and knowledge of regional cultural resources regulations and practices.
Requirements
- Master's degree in Archaeology, Anthropology, or related field required; Bachelor's degree with additional experience may substitute.
- Minimum of two (2) years of supervisory field experience in California.
- Previous experience writing technical archaeological reports for California-based projects required.
- Experience writing technical archaeological reports.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced and creative environment.
- Strong leadership and supervisory skills.
Responsibilities
- Report project status (budget and progress) weekly to Principal Investigator or Division Director.
- Coordinate project logistics including crew scheduling, equipment procurement, and review of field worker job applications.
- Plan and complete cultural resource survey field elements.
- Supervise field crews during surveys to ensure adherence to scope, budget, schedule, and technical standards.
- Supervise staff archaeologists assisting with survey report production.
- Coordinate with cartographers and GIS staff to prepare project maps.
- Evaluate sites for eligibility for the National Register of Historic Places.
- Prepare concise internal summary reports of findings.
- Communicate findings verbally to project teams.
- Prepare Draft and Final Survey Reports per state and federal standards.
- Collaborate with project teams to develop scopes and budget estimates for additional work.
- Plan data recovery projects in collaboration with the Principal Investigator and/or Division Director.
- Conduct excavation and recording of cultural features and sites.
- Ensure accurate mapping of sites and features.
- Oversee crew recording of artifact provenance and context, ensuring proper data collection for project databases.
- Prepare technical write-ups for testing and data recovery projects.
- Communicate findings verbally to project teams.
- Interact with internal and external clients as necessary.
- Promote open, cooperative, and enthusiastic communication across all levels.
- Participate in meetings as a positive contributor to the team.
- Comply with and promote company policies and procedures.
- Demonstrate a professional, service-oriented attitude in all interactions.
- Anticipate and prevent issues by establishing standard work practices and expectations.
- Operate effectively in a dispersed work environment.
Benefits
- 9 paid holidays
- healthcare benefits
- PTO
- 401k matching for full-time employees
- Flexible work schedules
- remote/hybrid possibilities for most roles
- per diem for out-of-town work
- single-occupancy hotel rooms for out-of-town work
- Two-way mentorship
- financial incentives to publish work
- tuition reimbursement
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Career Level
Mid Level
