Archaeology Field Director

Westland Resources•Albuquerque, NM

3d•Hybrid

About The Position

At WestLand Engineering and Environmental Services, a Trinity Consultants team, we are driven by purpose, innovation, and a shared commitment to the work that we do. As part of Trinity Consultants' Water and Ecology division, we tackle complex environmental challenges, blending expertise in environmental consulting, wetlands, cultural resources, GIS, landscape architecture, and engineering. WestLand empowers our teams to develop their unique skills while fostering career growth within a company that is large enough to offer diverse opportunities yet agile enough to value individual contributions. Collaboration is at the heart of what we do-our professionals work together on meaningful and impactful projects, delivering solutions that help clients navigate regulatory complexities and see positive project outcomes. Make a difference with us at WestLand! WestLand is seeking a full-time Archaeology Field Director to join our Cultural Resources team in New Mexico. The ideal candidate will have expertise in local and regional cultural history, archaeology, and local, state, and federal statutes governing cultural resource investigations, be permittable by state and federal agencies, and have previous experience leading and supervising field crews. The successful candidate will be responsible for leading teams on archaeological projects across New Mexico and, potentially, neighboring states. For out-of-town projects and longer duration stays, per diem and single-occupancy lodging is provided. The successful candidate will be technically based out of WestLand's Tucson office but may be located remotely in New Mexico.

Requirements

A graduate degree in Archaeology, Anthropology, or related field. An undergraduate degree in Archaeology, Anthropology, or related field AND additional years of experience may substitute for a graduate degree.
A minimum of two years supervisory experience as a cultural resource professional in the American Southwest.
Must be listed in the NM SHPO Archaeology Directory as at least a Supervisory Archaeologist/Crew Chief.
Previous experience working in New Mexico is required.
Previous experience writing technical archaeological reports.
Ability to conduct fieldwork for long hours in a desert environment featuring extreme temperatures, rough terrain, and potentially high altitudes.
Ability to travel for work, often on short notice and for extended periods (paid drive time, per diem and hotel provided).
Ability to work as a member of a cohesive team.
Ability to work in a fast-paced and creative environment.

Responsibilities

Leading and coordinating archaeological fieldwork (field survey, testing, monitoring, and data recovery excavations).
Supervising field crews to record artifacts, map features and sites, create scaled profiles and plans, and be responsible for all paperwork, notes, and records.
Processing and cataloging artifacts and other materials to lab specifications.
Filing and scanning records and paperwork.
Completing record searches and writing technical reports.