Assistant Project Archaeologist

SWCA, Incorporated; Tucson (AZ); Presencial; USD 30.000 - 48.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Travel and lodging covered

Per diem provided

Descripción de la vacante

SWCA Environmental Consultants in Tucson, AZ is seeking an Assistant Project Archaeologist - Field Director to support our cultural resources team. This role is primarily field-based, supervising crews of surveyors, monitors, and/or excavators while reporting to Team Leads and Project Managers.

You will manage all aspects of fieldwork, develop QA/QC procedures, prepare site forms and technical reports for energy, transportation, and land development projects, and travel as required with lodging

Formación

• Bachelor’s degree in Archaeology, Anthropology, or a closely related field.
• Two years of field archaeology experience in the Southwest.
• Experience leading crews and QA/QC of field documents.
• Valid Driver’s License with 4WD vehicle operation capability.
• Willingness to participate in drug testing as part of pre-employment.

Responsabilidades

• Lead field crews and manage project approaches, QA/QC, and deliverables.
• Coordinate fieldwork across Arizona locations and travel as needed.
• Mentor junior staff and maintain crew morale.
• Prepare site forms and technical reports for multiple clients.
• Communicate with Team Leads and Project Managers on progress.
• Adhere to regulations, standards, and project specifications.

Conocimientos

Leadership

Communication

Fieldwork

Problem-solving

Safety

Educación

Bachelor's degree in Archaeology/Anthropology

Master's degree in Archaeology/Anthropology

Herramientas

ESRI Field Maps

Geodes

Descripción del empleo

About the opportunity

SWCA Environmental Consultants is seeking an Assistant Project Archaeologist - Field Director to support ourTucson, AZ cultural resources team. Under the supervision of Cultural Resources Team Leads and Project Managers, an Assistant Project Archaeologist–Field Director performs field and office tasks while working with and supervising crew members. The role will be primarily field-based.

The Field Director will manage all aspects of fieldwork, supervising one or more crews of archaeological surveyors, monitors, and/or excavators. They may also assist with office-based tasks, including preparation of site forms and technical reports in support of a variety of renewable energy, oil and gas, energy transmission, transportation, and land development projects. Some projects include overtime hours or prevailing wage rates and often require travel and overnight stays. Project-related travel and lodging costs are covered, and per diem is provided for project work requiring overnight stays.

Anticipated fieldwork will occur throughout Arizona, across various land jurisdictions. The candidate may be asked to submit to background screening to work in some of these locations. This position is a regular, full-time, 40+ hour per week, hourly/non-exempt position.

Application Deadline

Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis, and interviews may be scheduled as qualified candidates areidentified.Thisposition may close without prior notice once a strong candidate pool isestablished.

What you will accomplish

• Leads or assists assigned projects with initiative, taking responsibility for the technical approach, project management, and ensuring quality assurance and control. Develops and manages deliverables for more complex projects, managing tasks under the direction of a senior project manager.
• Innovates and adapts methods to meet future client needs, staying ahead in their professional discipline.
• Encourages team collaboration, fostering an environment where team members work together to achieve project goals and share information effectively.
• Makes project management or task decisions, urgently when necessary, using sound judgment to consider trade-offs and ensure project success (within project parameters).
• Develops and manages technical approaches and directs and conducts quality assurance and control tasks.
• Assists with technical reviews of deliverables, ensuring they meet project requirements and professional standards.
• Communicates effectively with clients and agencies, being responsive to their requirements and developing strong professional relationships.
• Completes project tasks promptly, ensuring client satisfaction and resolution of any issues, while contributing to team unity and effective collaboration.
• Follows applicable federal, Tribal, state, local, industry, contractual, and company regulations, standards, and specifications.
• Performs related work as assigned.

Additional Job-Specific Responsibilities

• Supervise fieldwork, including archaeological survey, testing, data recovery, and/or construction monitoring and ensure quality and completeness of data collected.
• Provide data QA/QC, organization, and tracking; use field GPS data collection using tablets with ESRI Field Maps, and Geodes.
• Ensure that appropriate preliminary research is conducted and organized prior to fieldwork, and that necessary equipment, staff, and other resources are prepared for fieldwork.
• Accurately identify historic and prehistoric artifacts and features, and train less experienced field crew in their identification.
• Create and maintain good morale among field crew and mentor junior staff.
• Assist with office-based tasks, as needed, including performing Class I literature reviews, research, site forms, technical report preparation, tracking milestones, schedules, and budgets.
• Communicate effectively when reporting to Team Leads, Principal Investigators, and Project Managers.

Experience and qualifications for success

• Bachelor’s degree in Archaeology, Anthropology, or a closely related field.
• Two (2) years of experience working as a field archaeologist in the Southwest.
• Led crews of field technicians on a variety of project types and sizes, regions, and agencies.
• Demonstrated skills relating to QA/QC review of field documents and site forms.
• Has enough experience to be able to rationally deal with the unexpected (changes in weather, changes in client demands, changes in crew makeup or size, etc.).
• Valid Driver’s License with an acceptable driving record, and ability to safely operate a 4WD vehicle on rugged, backcountry roads.
• Willingness to participate in a drug testing and alcohol screening as part of the pre-employment process, as some projects require such screenings.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Archaeology, Anthropology, or related field.
• Three (3) years of experience working as a field archaeologist in the Southwest.
• Meeting the Secretary of the Interior’s Professional Qualifications Standards in archaeology.
• Qualified for listing on the AAA blanket survey permit, BLM Statewide Arizona Cultural Use Permit, and/or National Forest permits as a Field Director.
• Possess advanced skills and knowledge in one or more specialty areas -- lithic analysis, geoarchaeology, and historical archaeology are of particular interest.
• Experience writing technical archaeology reports to SHPO standards.
• Knowledge of federal and state preservation laws and regulations including, but not limited, to the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act, Archaeological Resources Protection Act, Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act.
• CPR and First Aid certified.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Excellent leadership and supervision abilities, including problem-solving, constructive conflict resolution, and decision making.
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and technical writing.
• Ability to travel and conduct fieldwork for long hours (sometimes in inclement weather, rugged terrain, and at high altitudes), plus additional hours organizing paperwork/emails daily.
• Ability to carry equipment weighing up to 40 pounds.
• Ability to provide guidance and feedback on crew performance as per company guidelines.