Archaeology Field Director

Trinity Consultants; Reno (NV); On-site; USD 41,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare benefits

PTO

401k matching

Remote/hybrid possibilities

Per diem and lodging while traveling

Job summary

Trinity Consultants seeks an Archaeology Field Director to lead field surveys, testing, monitoring, and data recovery across the western United States. The position can be based out of our Reno, NV or Salt Lake City, UT offices.

Applicants must have a Master’s degree in Archaeology or Anthropology (or a Bachelor’s with relevant experience) and at least three years in the Colorado Plateau or Great Basin, plus one year of supervisory experience and proven report-writing skills.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Archaeology, Anthropology, or related field.
• Bachelor's degree with additional years of experience may substitute a Master's.
• At least 3 years experience in the Colorado Plateau and/or Great Basin cultures.
• At least 1 year supervisory experience in the Colorado Plateau and/or Great Basin cultures.
• Experience writing technical archaeological reports.
• Ability to travel out of town for work throughout the West with per diem and hotel.
• Preference for candidates permitted in Nevada and/or Utah.

Responsibilities

• Lead field work including survey, testing, monitoring, and data recovery.
• Supervise field crews and record artifacts, features and other manifestations.
• Process and catalog artifacts to lab specifications.
• File and scan records and paperwork.
• Complete record searches and archival research.
• Write technical cultural resources reports.

Skills

Field supervision

Field survey

Technical report writing

Education

Master's degree in Archaeology or Anthropology

Bachelor's degree in Archaeology or Anthropology with experience substitution

Tools

Trimble GIS

Job description

Founded in Dallas in 1974, Trinity Consultants has grown from a small air quality firm into a global environmental consulting leader with 2,800+ experts worldwide. We deliver holistic expertise across natural environmental, people, and building technology environments — blending deep scientific knowledge with a culture that genuinely supports the people who do the work. Built on a foundation of transparency, empowerment, and professional growth, our team embodies integrity in every engagement. We reward creative problem-solving, entrepreneurial spirit, and mastery of technical skills which creates an environment where talent thrives and clients succeed. Whether serving clients across environmental consulting, water & ecology, built environment, or life sciences, we unify rigorous science with conscious innovation. It’s a culture that nurtures collaboration, values inclusion, and drives meaningful results.

Trinity is seeking full-time Archaeology Field Directors for our growing western Cultural Resources teams. Our crews can be found working for a variety of clients throughout the West where we specialize in archaeological surveys, monitoring, archaeological testing, and data recovery. The successful candidate will be responsible for leading teams in support of archaeological compliance projects across much of the western United States. For out-of-town work that includes overnight, or longer, duration stays, per diem and/or single-occupancy hotel rooms are provided. The successful candidate can be based out of our Reno, Nevada or Salt Lake City, Utah offices.

What will I be doing?

• Leading and coordinating archaeological field work (field survey, testing, monitoring, and data recovery excavations).
• Supervising field crews in their effort to record artifacts, features and other manifestations using Trimble GIS, map archaeological features and sites, draw scaled profiles and plans, and maintain paperwork, notes, and records.
• Processing and cataloging artifacts and other materials to lab specifications.
• Filing and scanning records and paperwork.
• Completing record searches and archival research.
• Writing technical cultural resources reports.

What qualifications are required for this role?

• A Master's degree in Archaeology, Anthropology, or related field. A Bachelor's degree in Archaeology, Anthropology, or related field AND additional years of experience may substitute a Master's degree.
• A minimum of three (3) years of experience in the Colorado Plateau and/or Great Basin culture regions.
• A minimum of one (1) year supervisory experience in the Colorado Plateau and/or Great Basin culture regions.
• Previous experience writing technical archaeological reports.
• Ability to conduct fieldwork for long hours in a variety of environments featuring extreme temperatures, rough terrain, and changing weather conditions.
• Ability to travel out of town for work throughout the West (paid drive time, per diem and hotel provided).
• Preference will be given to those candidates that are permitted or permittable in Nevada and/or Utah.

The salary range for this position is $30.00 - $39.50 /hour.

What does Trinity offer you?

• Comprehensive benefits package: 9 paid holidays, healthcare benefits, PTO, and 401k matching for full-time employees. Flexible work schedules and remote/hybrid possibilities for most roles.
• Multidisciplinary environment: Unique, creative, and challenging projects where you can develop your vision of clientele and work with industry leaders daily.
• Success-oriented environment: Two-way mentorship, financial incentives to publish work, tuition reimbursement, and a career-path structure to help you reach the next steps in your career.
• Collaborative work environment: Clear and frequent communication, shared information and ideas across teams, and a welcoming atmosphere for everyone.

Trinity is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, gender identity or gender expression, national origin, disability, or veteran status. We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment background checks.