Archaeological Crew Chief I

Epsilon Systems Solutions, Inc.; Albuquerque (NM); On-site; USD 37,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

Epsilon Systems Solutions, Inc. is seeking a part-time Archaeological Crew Chief in Albuquerque, NM to supervise CRM field staff conducting survey, site recording, excavation, and monitoring.

The ideal candidate must have a Bachelor's degree in archaeology or anthropology and at least two years of CRM supervisory experience, plus a valid driver's license. This role requires travel for fieldwork and strong leadership skills in outdoor settings.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in archaeology, anthropology or a related field.
• Minimum two years of supervisory experience in CRM.
• Valid Driver’s license required.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the Crew Chief for complex cultural resource investigations, with supervision of a field crew.
• Conduct and lead cultural resources surveys, site recording, excavations, monitoring, and other fieldwork duties.
• Assist staff with permit compliance and other agency/regulatory stipulations.
• Implement research designs, treatment plans, and other CRM guidance.
• Coordinate with Field Directors and Project Management to ensure projects are concluded on schedule and within budget.
• Quality Control for all activities and data collected in the field.
• Travel for fieldwork required by this position.

Skills

Leadership

Oral and written communication

Organizational skills

Dependability

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree in archaeology/anthropology or related field

Job description

Archaeological Crew Chief Epsilon Systems Solutions, Inc. is currently seeking part-time Archaeological Crew Chief in Albuquerque, NM.

Summary: The Archaeological Crew Chief position is responsible for the supervision of Cultural Resources Management (CRM) field staff conducting archaeological survey, site recording, excavation, and/or monitoring. The ideal candidate must demonstrate effective communication, organization, and leadership skills. Southwest cultural resource management (CRM) experience is required, with west-central New Mexico and military installation CRM experience preferred.

Duties And Responsibilities

• Serve as the Crew Chief for complex cultural resource investigations, with supervision of a field crew
• Conduct and lead cultural resources surveys, site recording, excavations, monitoring, and other fieldwork duties
• Assist staff with permit compliance and other agency/regulatory stipulations
• Implement research designs, treatment plans, and other CRM guidance
• Coordinate with Field Directors and Project Management to ensure projects are concluded on schedule and within budget
• Quality Control for all activities and data collected in the field
• Travel for fieldwork required by this position

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in archaeology, anthropology or a related field
• Minimum two years of supervisory experience in CRM
• Valid Driver’s license

Pay Range

The pay range for this position is $27 to $29 Per Hour. The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position based on experience and other factors such as business considerations, local market conditions, and internal equity, as well as candidate qualifications, such as skills, education, and experience.

Preferred Skills

• Effective leadership as well as oral and written communication skills
• Analytical thinking and problem solving
• Organization
• Dependability
• Strong work ethic

ADA Notations

• Some sedentary work is performed in an office setting. Outdoors. Rugged to extremely rugged terrain in extreme temperature ranges, often in uninhabited areas.
• Must be able to walk 8-10 miles a day with field pack and ample water, over rough terrain in variable weather conditions which likely will include high temperatures in summer months.
• A portion of the duties require working outdoors under extreme temperature, strenuous physical effort associated with hiking during archaeological reconnaissance and surveys, such as climbing steep slopes, and physical labor such as stooping, bending, carrying loads in excess of 50 pounds associated with archaeological excavation work.

Epsilon Systems Solutions, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified candidates will be considered without regard to legally protected characteristics.