Archaeological Field Director - Western Plains and Front Range

Tetra Tech Technical Services, Inc.; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 51,000 - 58,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits package

Merit-based rewards

Flexibility and work/life balance

Collaborative culture

Professional growth

Job summary

Tetra Tech Inc. is seeking Archaeological Field Directors for its Federal NEPA, NHPA, and Environmental Compliance team in the Great Plains and Front Range. The role leads large crews, coordinates field operations, and ensures data quality across multiple states.

Part-time/on-call hourly position with opportunities for advancement based on performance. US citizenship is required for DoD-related work.

Qualifications

• BA/BS degree in archaeology, anthropology, or closely related field required.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate field projects, survey planning, data collection, and reporting.

Skills

Leadership experience

Project coordination

Supervising crews

Outdoor work ability

Travel readiness

Federal clients experience

QA/QC knowledge

Tribal partners collaboration

Education

BA/BS in archaeology/anthropology

MS in Anthropology/Archaeology (preferred)

Tools

ESRI Survey123

ESRI FieldMaps

ArcGIS Pro

Job description

Tetra Tech Inc., an industry leader and nationally recognized engineering and consulting firm, is seeking Archaeological Field Directors for our Federal NEPA, NHPA, and Environmental Compliance team. The people selected will become a part of the Sentinel (GBSD) cultural resource team and will conduct a variety of field, administrative, and project planning tasks to support DoD and other Federal contracts. Field work for the Sentinel project typically runs from May to October of each year, and other duties may be assigned outside the field season.

Candidates will be expected to lead large crews of archaeologists and Tribal Cultural Specialists, oversee field operations including survey, data collection, excavation, and monitoring. They will be expected to prepare NRHP site evaluations and site management forms and support the preparation of work plans, letter reports, and technical reports. This position requires the employee to be a U.S. Citizen due to the projects they will be working on

This is a part-time/on-call hourly position, with opportunities for advancement depending on performance.

Responsibilities

• Support field projects to include participation of all survey planning and execution, data collection, and reporting, field inventory, monitoring, evaluative testing, and site mitigation within multiple states in the Great Plains and Front Range
• Oversee the accurate recording of archaeological sites by field crews and site documentation, GPS mapping, testing, and data recovery, monitoring, analyses, and the verification of data accuracy.
• The Field Director will primarily provide project coordination and supervision to crew chiefs but may be required to lead a crew in the field.
• Report on the daily work of crew chiefs and field crews and interface with project managers.
• Prepare NRHP site evaluations and site management forms.
• Perform daily QA/QC of field data to ensure accuracy.
• Collaborate with Project Management, Principal Investigator, and provide technical guidance and expertise to crew chiefs and junior staff in support of their functions.
• Assign and coordinate tasks to Crew Chiefs and technical crew members.
• Coordinate and communicate effectively with permitting and land managing agencies, as well as subcontractors, cooperators, and vendors.
• Coordinate Right of Entry with subcontractors, cooperators, and field crews.
• Ensure crews are able to effectively execute fieldwork by supporting field logistics and planning.

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

• BA/BS degree in archaeology, anthropology, or closely related field required.
• Master's Degree in Anthropology/Archaeology with a concentration in North American Archaeology is preferred.
• A minimum of 5 years of Cultural Resource Management experience, and 2+ years in a supervisory role required.
• Archaeological experience in the Front Range or the Great Plains required.
• Prior experience writing site evaluations and site management forms, and familiarity of QA/QC processes for field data required.
• Experience working alongside Tribal partners is valued.
• Experience communicating with federal clients and cooperators required.
• Direct experience with DoD cultural resource regulations and projects preferred.
• A strong candidate will have a minimum of five years of leadership experience in cultural resource management, a demonstrated history of managing large archaeological teams, and have completed projects in the Great Plains and Front Range of the United States. Candidates should have an excellent understanding of Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act and the National Environmental Policy Act, among other historic preservation laws/regulations.
• A strong candidate will meet or exceed the Secretary of the Interior's Standards and Guidelines for Archaeology and Historic Preservation.
• Registered Professional Archaeologist is preferred.
• Ability to work outdoors in extreme temperatures in remote locations and walk up to 10 miles a day in steep terrain. Willingness to work field sessions up to two weeks long.
• Willingness to travel both regionally and nationally for sessions up to two weeks long on a regular basis.
• Proficiency with ESRI products including Survey123, FieldMaps, and ArcPro is required.
• In-depth knowledge of cultural resource project execution.
• Knowledge of federal, state, and/or local regulations and statutes pertaining to cultural resources.
• Familiarity with DoD plans and processes.

The salary range for this position is $37.00 - $42.00 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

• 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.

Additional Information

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