Archaeologist Crew Chief

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

Benefits offered by this job

Lodging provided

Company vehicle

Job summary

System One seeks experienced Archaeological Crew Chiefs for a large cultural resource survey near Fort Stockton, Texas, covering ~90,000 acres. Initial 12‑day session in August with long-term work starting in November and continuing for ~7–8 months.

Chiefs will supervise field technicians, coordinate survey and site-recording activities, and ensure safety and data quality across multiple crews in remote, demanding conditions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in archaeology, anthropology or a closely related field required; graduate degree preferred.
• Several years of archaeological field experience.
• Strong field documentation and communication skills.

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 and GPS data for accuracy.
• Identify archaeological resources and guide site delineation and documentation.
• Train technicians on regional artifact identification and field procedures.
• Communicate daily progress and staffing needs to project leadership.
• Operate company vehicle and transport crew as needed.
• Ensure compliance with project, client and regulatory requirements.

Skills

Crew supervision

Pedestrian survey

Site recording

Safety monitoring

Education

Bachelor’s degree in archaeology/anthropology

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.