Archaeologist Crew Chief

System One; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 41,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

System One seeks an Archaeological Crew Chief for a large cultural resource survey near Fort Stockton, Texas. You will supervise field technicians during an initial 12-day session and support a long-term rotation through the project duration.

The role requires a bachelor’s in archaeology or anthropology (graduate degree preferred), several years of field experience, and proven leadership in pedestrian survey, shovel testing and site recording. Overtime and remote field conditions are expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in archaeology/anthropology or closely related field.
• Several years of archaeological field experience.
• Experience as Crew Chief/Field Director or equivalent archaeological field leader.
• Experience with pedestrian survey, shovel testing and site recording.
• Knowledge of regional Southwest archaeology.
• Valid driver's license.
• Ability to work overtime and extended rotation schedule.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise field crew
• Coordinate daily pedestrian survey and shovel testing
• Assign work and monitor productivity, documentation and safety
• Ensure ~10 shovel tests per day when feasible
• Review field forms and GPS data for accuracy
• Identify resources and guide site delineation
• Train technicians on artifact IDs, soils and procedures
• Communicate progress and safety concerns to leadership
• Operate rental vehicle and transport crew
• Ensure compliance with project, client and regulatory requirements

Skills

Pedestrian survey

Shovel testing

Site recording

Crew supervision

Southwest experience

Regional resources

Field documentation

Communication

Quality control

Crew management (remote)

Driving license

Overtime flexibility

Education

Bachelor’s degree in archaeology/anthropology

Graduate degree preferred

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.

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