Associate Archaeologist | Field Director | Nevada

Chronicle Heritage • Reno, NV

9h • Onsite

About The Position

Chronicle Heritage is seeking On-Call Associate Archaeologists to serve as Field Directors on projects for our upcoming field season in Nevada. Under the supervision of a Team Lead, Principal Investigator, and Project Managers, the Field Director will be responsible for the following duties:
Oversee and lead archaeological crews in all manner of fieldwork, including pedestrian surveys, testing/data recovery projects, and construction monitoring
Provide training to new staff, including field and laboratory staff
Complete office work, including technical writing related to pre- and post-field activities
Direct collection, analysis, and interpretation of data; formulate recommendations and solutions to highly complex problems or those involving risk
Work with Chronicle Heritage Team Leads, Principal Investigators, Project Managers, and other staff to implement project-specific instructions and methods
Observe and uphold Chronicle Heritage's Fieldwork Procedures and Health and Safety requirements
Be willing to travel and stay overnight on short- and long-term projects

Requirements

• 2+ years of experience directing fieldwork for CRM projects
• 2+ years of experience with analysis and technical report writing
• Expertise in archaeological field methods and data collection
• Qualified to be permitted as a Field Director on Bureau of Land Management Cultural Resource Use Permits and Permits for Archaeological Investigations (ARPA Permits)
• Capable of walking several miles daily, over all types of terrain, and able to excavate in a variety of conditions
• Proficient organizational, schedule, and budget management skills
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project)
• Reliable transportation

Nice To Haves

• Advanced degree in anthropology, archaeology, or a closely related field
• Meet or exceed the Secretary of the Interior’s Professional Qualification Standards for Archaeology
• Listed on (or ability to be listed on) the Register of Professional Archaeologists
• Qualified to be permitted as a Field Director
• Demonstrable experience supervising field crews during archaeological studies
• Experience writing cultural resource technical reports and letters
• Prior experience with Trimble GPS and/or ArcGIS Collector/Survey123/Field Maps apps
• Familiarity with GPS and GIS data collection in the field, including ArcCollector, Field Maps and/or Codify
• Familiarity with Section 106 processes and NRHP eligibility criteria for sites
• Ability to endure adverse environmental conditions, including hot and cold temperatures, precipitation, and challenging terrain for sustained durations
• Excellent attention to detail, a positive work ethic, reliability, and commitment to working both independently and in a team environment
• Strong organizational skills with task and time management
• Excellent leadership skills in the field

Responsibilities

• Oversee and lead archaeological crews in all manner of fieldwork, including pedestrian surveys, testing/data recovery projects, and construction monitoring
• Provide training to new staff, including field and laboratory staff
• Complete office work, including technical writing related to pre- and post-field activities
• Direct collection, analysis, and interpretation of data; formulate recommendations and solutions to highly complex problems or those involving risk
• Work with Chronicle Heritage Team Leads, Principal Investigators, Project Managers, and other staff to implement project-specific instructions and methods
• Observe and uphold Chronicle Heritage's Fieldwork Procedures and Health and Safety requirements
• Be willing to travel and stay overnight on short- and long-term projects

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed