Archaeological Crew Chief - Western Plains and Front Range

Tetra Tech; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 44,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Merit-based rewards

Work/life balance emphasis

Collaborative team environment

Learning and development opportunities

Job summary

Tetra Tech is seeking an Archaeological Crew Chief for Western Plains and Front Range projects. The role supports field work across multiple states, leading crews and coordinating data collection for DoD and Federal contracts.

You will contribute to site documentation, NRHP assessments, and collaboration with tribal specialists. Applicants should have a BA/BS in Archaeology, field school experience, and at least two years in cultural resource management.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Anthropology/Archaeology with North American focus.
• Field school completed; at least 2 years in North American cultural resource management.
• Experience leading survey crews preferred.
• Experience with NRHP evaluations and Section 106 compliance desired.
• GIS data collection experience and familiarity with DoD projects is a plus.
• Ability to work outdoors in remote locations and hike up to 10 miles daily.

Responsibilities

• Lead survey crews of archaeologists and tribal specialists.
• Record sites and collect field data for technical reports.
• Work with tribal cultural specialists to document sites of significance.
• Report daily activities to field directors and project managers.
• Support field operations, reporting, and GIS data management.

Skills

Field leadership

Data collection

GIS software

Field data collection apps

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Anthropology/Archaeology

Tools

Survey123

Field Maps

GIS software

Job description

Archaeological Crew Chief - Western Plains and Front Range

Tetra Tech Inc., an industry leader and nationally recognized engineering and consulting firm, is seeking professional, motivated, and intelligent candidates to fill a pool of Archaeological Field Crew positions for our Federal NEPA, NHPA, and Environmental Compliance team. The people selected will become a part of a growing cultural resource management team of professionals working on the Sentinel Project be deployed for field work in Colorado, Nebraska, Wyoming, Montana, and North Dakota; and will conduct a variety of field, administrative, and project planning tasks to support DoD and other Federal contracts. Candidates will also be part of projects to support infrastructure, DoE, energy, and various other projects throughout the United States.

This position requires the employee to be a U.S. Citizen due to the projects they will be working on

Responsibilities

• Support field projects to include participation of all data collection, field inventory, monitoring, evaluative testing, and site mitigation within multiple states (prior experience in the Great Plains, Intermountain West, and Southeast highly desired).
• Lead survey crews comprised of at least 9 individuals, including both archaeologists and tribal cultural specialists.
• Record archaeological sites and collect field data to be included in technical reports.
• Work alongside tribal cultural specialists to record sites of cultural or religious significance to Native Americans.
• Report on daily work activities to field directors and project management.
• Other duties may be assigned to support field operations, reporting, and data/GIS management.

Discover your full potential. At Tetra Tech, we are collaborating with industry-leading experts for a sustainable future for our world. We combine consulting and engineering with advanced analytics and technology to solve the world’s most complex challenges. Our innovation hubs across the globe will enable you to share ideas and best practices while growing your professional network. Wherever you are in your career journey, you will benefit from working with world-class engineers, scientists, and technical specialists.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Anthropology/Archaeology with a concentration in North American Archaeology or closely related field required.
• Must have attended an archaeological field school and have at least 2 years of North American cultural resource management experience.
• Prior experience leading survey crews highly desired.
• Prior experience performing NRHP evaluations highly desired.Prior experience conducting document reviews and writing technical documents highly desired.Direct experience with government agencies, DoD cultural resource regulations and projects, and the Air Force highly desired.Direct experience with government and DoD Section 106 compliance; previous work with SHPOs and THPOs highly desired.Previous experience with GIS data collection and software highly desired.Ability to identify, record, and analyze archaeological artifacts, features, and sites.
• Ability to interpret and synthesize archaeological and historical data to furnish reporting under Section 106 review.
• Ability to evaluate archaeological or historical sites for NRHP evaluation.
• Ability to work outdoors in extreme temperatures in remote locations and traverse up to 10 miles a day in rugged terrain. Willingness to work field sessions up to ten days long.
• Ability to carry field equipment, perform shovel testing, and navigate in remote environments.
• Proficiency with electronic technology such as smart phones and tablets, including data collection aps such as Survey 123 and Field Maps.

The salary range for this position is $32.00 - $38.00 per hour. Please note that Tetra Tech considers various factors in determining pay, including, but not limited to geographic location, qualifications, licensures, certifications, experience, and other skills relevant to the needs of the business. Additional information on our benefits package can be found at Life at Tetra Tech - Tetra Tech.

Life at Tetra Tech

The perks of working at Tetra Tech include:

• Comprehensive and market-competitive benefits.
• Merit-based financial rewards.
• Flexibility and company-wide commitment to work/life balance.
• Collaborative team atmosphere that values the contributions of all employees.
• Learning and development opportunities for ongoing professional growth.

About Tetra Tech

Tetra Tech is the leader in water, environment, and sustainable infrastructure, providing high-end consulting and engineering services for projects worldwide. With 30,000 employees working together, Tetra Tech provides clear solutions to complex problems by Leading with Science® to address the entire water cycle, protect and restore the environment, design sustainable and resilient infrastructure, and support the clean energy transition.

Tetra Tech is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified candidates will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a protected veteran, or any other characteristic protected by law. Tetra Tech is a VEVRAA federal contractor and we request priority referral of veterans.

We invite applications from all interested parties.

We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those candidate selected for interviews will be contacted.