Archaeology Field Director: Lead Surveys & Reports

Westland Resources; Sacramento (CA); On-site; USD 54,000 - 61,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare benefits

PTO

401k matching

Flexible schedules

Remote/hybrid work

Job summary

WestLand is seeking an on-call Archaeology Field Director to lead California Cultural Resources programs. The role oversees archaeological surveys, testing, and data recovery, supervising field crews and ensuring compliance with scope, budget, and technical standards.

The position requires a Master’s in Archaeology/Anthropology or related field (Bachelor’s with experience acceptable), plus at least two years of supervisory field work in California and proven technical reporting ability.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Archaeology, Anthropology, or related field required; Bachelor's degree with additional experience may substitute.
• Minimum of two years of supervisory field experience in California.
• Experience writing technical archaeological reports for California-based projects.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced and creative environment.
• Strong leadership and supervisory skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee archaeological surveys, testing, and data recovery projects.
• Supervise field crews and ensure compliance with scope, budget, and standards.
• Prepare high-quality reports and coordinate with project teams.
• Interact with clients and stakeholders and maintain open communication.
• Plan data recovery projects and develop scopes and budgets for additional work.
• Ensure accurate mapping and data collection for databases.

Skills

Leadership

Supervisory experience

Technical writing

Communication

Education

Master's degree in Archaeology/Anthropology or related field

Bachelor's degree with relevant experience

Job description

WestLand is seeking an on-call Archaeology Field Director to lead California Cultural Resources programs. The role oversees archaeological surveys, testing, and data recovery, supervising field crews and ensuring compliance with scope, budget, and technical standards.

The position requires a Master’s in Archaeology/Anthropology or related field (Bachelor’s with experience acceptable), plus at least two years of supervisory field work in California and proven technical reporting ability.