Archaeologist Crew Chief

System One, Inc.; Albuquerque (NM); On-site; USD 41,328 - 48,216; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Lodging provided

Hotel accommodations

Rental vehicle provided

Job summary

System One in Fort Stockton, Texas is seeking an Archaeological Crew Chief to lead field crews for a large cultural resource survey associated with energy and data-center development. Initial 12-day August session will precede a long-term rotation lasting seven to eight months.

Responsibilities include supervising field crews, coordinating surveys, and ensuring safety and regulatory compliance while reporting progress to project leadership.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in archaeology, anthropology or related field.
• Several years of archaeological field experience.
• Experience as Crew Chief or Field Director required.
• Experience with pedestrian survey, shovel testing, site recording.
• West Texas or NM Southwest experience preferred.
• Knowledge of regional resources, soils and artifacts.
• Strong field documentation and communication skills.
• Ability to work in remote, physically demanding conditions with overtime

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise an archaeological field crew.
• Coordinate daily pedestrian survey, shovel testing and site-recording.
• Assign work, monitor productivity, documentation and safety.
• Ensure about 10 shovel tests per day when possible.
• Review field forms, GPS data and maps for accuracy.
• Identify resources and guide site delineation and documentation.
• Train technicians on artifact identification, soils and procedures.
• Communicate progress, discoveries, safety concerns and staffing needs.
• Operate company rental vehicle and transport crew.
• Ensure crew compliance with project, client and regulatory requirements.

Skills

Crew supervision

Pedestrian survey

Shovel testing

Site recording

GPS data handling

Safety training

Education

Bachelor's degree in archaeology or anthropology

Graduate degree preferred

Tools

GPS equipment

Job description

Archaeological Crew Chief

Location: Fort Stockton, Texas
Pay: $30–$35 per hour, based on experience plus per diem
Schedule: Initial 12-day field session in mid-to-late August; anticipated long-term work beginning in November
Positions Available: Approximately 10
Overtime: Expected
Lodging: Company-provided hotel accommodations
Transportation: Company-arranged rental vehicle for transporting assigned crew

Job Overview

We are seeking experienced Archaeological Crew Chiefs for a large cultural resource survey supporting a power-generation and data-center development outside Fort Stockton, Texas. The project area covers approximately 90,000 acres.

Crew Chiefs will supervise field technicians during an initial 12-day survey session in August covering approximately 7,000–10,000 acres. The project is expected to resume in November and continue for approximately seven to eight months.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise an assigned archaeological field crew


• Coordinate daily pedestrian survey, shovel testing and site-recording activities


• Assign work and monitor crew productivity, documentation and safety


• Ensure technicians complete approximately 10 shovel tests per day when field conditions permit


• Review field forms, site records, photographs, GPS data and maps for accuracy


• Identify archaeological resources and guide site delineation and documentation


• Train technicians on regional artifact identification, soils and field procedures


• Communicate daily progress, discoveries, safety concerns and staffing needs to project leadership


• Operate a company-arranged rental vehicle and transport assigned crew members


• Ensure the crew follows project, client and regulatory requirements

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in archaeology, anthropology or a closely related field required; graduate degree preferred


• Several years of archaeological field experience


• Previous experience as a Crew Chief, Field Director or equivalent archaeological field leader required


• Strong experience with pedestrian survey, shovel testing, site recording and crew supervision


• West Texas, New Mexico or broader Southwest experience strongly preferred


• Knowledge of regional archaeological resources, soils and artifact types


• Strong field documentation, communication and quality-control skills


• Ability to manage a crew in remote and physically demanding conditions


• Valid driver’s license and acceptable driving record required


• Ability to work overtime and an extended rotation schedule

Project Schedule

The initial assignment will last approximately 12 days in August. The project is anticipated to resume in November on a 10-days-on, four-days-off rotation with approximately 10-hour workdays. The long-term phase is expected to last seven to eight months.