Crew Chiefs (Field Based)

ERM; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

ERM is seeking a Crew Chief for on-site cultural resource mitigation and compliance during construction projects in the Northern Nevada and Southern Idaho region. This temporary, full-time role requires strong field judgment and safety-minded leadership on rugged sites.

The Crew Chief will coordinate with project teams, PI, and cultural resources staff to ensure timely, compliant mitigation and documentation. 6-month duration with potential extension.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Archaeology, Anthropology, or closely related field preferred.
• Minimum of 5 years of Crew Chief experience in Great Basin archaeological fieldwork.
• Be permitted as a NV Crew Chief statewide for prehistoric and historic.
• Experience with mitigation for infrastructure projects.
• Familiarity with Section 106, NHPA, and BLM, NV, and ID agency permitting requirements.
• Ability to identify prehistoric and historic-period archaeological materials.
• Experience using GPS units, Survey123, ArcGIS, or similar field data collection tools.

Responsibilities

• Safely and effectively leading field teams.
• Follow site specific treatment plan and communicate with PI for clarification or project need changes
• Identify, document, and evaluate archaeological materials, features, and isolated finds and have the ability to provide preliminary in field assessment of NRHP eligibility
• Implement unanticipated discovery procedures in accordance with project permits
• Coordinate in real time with project managers, and cultural resource leads.
• Maintain compliance with cultural resource permit conditions and environmental commitments
• Complete daily monitoring logs, field notes, and photographic documentation
• Assure quality control for field technicians collected data and methods
• Collect GPS data as instructed
• Assist with preparation of documentation and technical memoranda
• Communicate findings, compliance concerns, and work status to project managers and senior archaeologists
• Support coordination with Native American tribal monitors, when applicable
• Other duties as assigned or required
• Compliance with ERM’s rigorous safety program

Education

Bachelor's degree in Archaeology, Anthropology, or closely related field

Minimum of 5 years Crew Chief experience in Great Basin archaeological fieldwork

Tools

GPS units

Survey123

ArcGIS

Job description

ERM is hiring Crew Chiefs to participate in and in some cases lead on-site cultural resource mitigation, compliance and mitigation support during the construction phase of our client’s transmission and distribution project in Northern Nevada and Southern Idaho.

The Crew Chief works closely with the archaeological PI, project managers, cultural resources teams both from ERM and subconsultants, and coordinators to participate in mitigation, delineate, analyze, and implement avoidance measures for cultural resources to support uninterrupted project progress while maintaining regulatory compliance.

This role requires strong field judgment, clear communication, and the ability to work safely and effectively in active construction and diverse, rugged environments.

The position requires the ability to work collaboratively, communicate effectively with project teams, and make sound, real-time decisions in the field. Successful candidates must be flexible and responsive to a changing work environment where schedules, site locations, and tasks fluctuate according to the needs of the project. This is a full-time (60-72 hours/week), limited-term role with a duration of 6 months and the possibility of extension.

Responsibilities

• Safely and effectively leading field teams.
• Follow site specific treatment plan and communicate with PI for clarification or project need changes
• Identify, document, and evaluate archaeological materials, features, and isolated finds and have the ability to provide preliminary in field assessment of NRHP eligibility
• Implement unanticipated discovery procedures in accordance with project permits
• Coordinate in real time with project managers, and cultural resource leads.
• Maintain compliance with cultural resource permit conditions and environmental commitments
• Complete daily monitoring logs, field notes, and photographic documentation
• Assure quality control for field technicians collected data and methods
• Collect GPS data as instructed
• Assist with preparation of documentation and technical memoranda
• Communicate findings, compliance concerns, and work status to project managers and senior archaeologists
• Support coordination with Native American tribal monitors, when applicable
• Other duties as assigned or required
• Compliance with ERM’s rigorous safety program

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Archaeology, Anthropology, or a closely related field preferred
• Minimum of 5 years of Crew Chief experience in Great Basin archaeological fieldwork
• Be permitted as a NV Crew Chief statewide for prehistoric and historic
• Experience with mitigation for infrastructure projects
• Familiarity with Section 106, NHPA, and BLM, NV, and ID agency permitting requirements
• Ability to identify prehistoric and historic-period archaeological materials
• Experience using GPS units, Survey123, ArcGIS, or similar field data collection tools