Field Archaeological Monitor (Field Based)

Environmental Resources Management (ERM); Elko (NV); On-site; USD 74,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

ERM is hiring Field Archaeological Monitor to provide on-site cultural resource monitoring and compliance support during construction across Northern Nevada and Southern Idaho. The role involves monitoring ground-disturbing work, documenting resources, and ensuring adherence to federal and state permit conditions.

Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree, 2–3 years of Great Basin fieldwork, and experience with GPS data collection and GIS tools.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Archaeology, Anthropology, or a closely related field preferred.
• Minimum of 2-3 years of professional fieldwork in Great Basin archaeological fieldwork or cultural resource monitoring.
• Experience monitoring construction or 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.
• Valid driver's license with a satisfactory driving record.
• Ability to work safely in active construction environments and outdoor field conditions.

Responsibilities

• Monitor ground-disturbing work and identify cultural resources during construction.
• Document archaeological materials, features, and isolated finds.
• Implement unanticipated discovery procedures per project permits.
• Coordinate in real time with construction crews, project managers, and cultural resource leads.
• Maintain compliance with permit conditions and environmental commitments.
• Complete daily monitoring logs, field notes, and photographic documentation.
• Collect GPS data as instructed.
• Assist with preparation of monitoring summaries, discovery documentation, and technical memoranda.
• Communicate findings and status to project managers and senior archaeologists.
• Support coordination with Native American tribal monitors when applicable.

Skills

GPS data collection

ArcGIS

Survey123

Field safety

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Archaeology/Anthropology

Tools

ArcGIS

Survey123

Job description

Field Archaeological Monitor

ERM is hiring Field Archaeological Monitor to provide on-site cultural resource monitoring and compliance support during the construction phase of our client’s transmission and distribution project in Northern Nevada and Southern Idaho. Responsibilities include monitoring ground-disturbing work, identifying and documenting archaeological resources, and ensuring compliance with applicable federal, state, and local regulations and permit conditions. The Field Archaeological Monitor works closely with construction personnel, project managers, and cultural resources leads to implement avoidance measures, respond to discoveries, and 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 environments. The position requires the ability to work independently, 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 18 months and the possibility of extension.

Responsibilities

• Monitor construction activities for potential cultural resource discoveries as instructed, such as during grading, trenching, excavation, and utility installation
• Identify, document, and evaluate archaeological materials, features, and isolated finds
• Implement unanticipated discovery procedures in accordance with project permits
• Coordinate in real time with construction crews, 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
• Collect GPS data as instructed
• Assist with preparation of monitoring summaries, discovery documentation, and technical memoranda
• Communicate findings, compliance concerns, and work status to project managers and senior archaeologists
• Participate in construction worker cultural resource awareness briefings as needed
• Support coordination with Native American tribal monitors, when applicable
• Other duties as assigned or required

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Archaeology, Anthropology, or a closely related field preferred
• Minimum of 2-3 years of professional experience in Great Basin archaeological fieldwork or cultural resource monitoring
• Experience monitoring construction or 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
• Valid driver's license with a satisfactory driving record
• Ability to work safely in active construction environments and outdoor field conditions
• Preferred Qualifications Master’s degree preferred.
• Candidates with relevant professional experience demonstrating a commensurate level of knowledge and expertise are also encouraged to apply.
• Qualification under the Secretary of the Interior’s Professional Qualification Standards (36 CFR Part 61) in Archaeology preferred.
• Experience working in remote areas for extended periods
• Demonstrated ability to support projects requiring sustained field engagement
• Experience working alongside Native American tribal monitors
• Experience preparing technical reports, monitoring summaries, or discovery documentation
• OSHA 10- or 30-hour construction safety training
• Wilderness and Remote First Aid Training

Pay Transparency

For the Archaeological Monitor position, we anticipate the annual base pay of $73,985.60 – $94,910.40, $35.57/hr – $45.63/hr USD, limited-term, non-exempt. An employee’s pay position within this range will be based on several factors including, but not limited to, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, geographic location, performance, shift, travel requirements, sales or revenue-based metrics, and business or organizational needs. We also may have instances where employee’s fall outside of the range based on the factors noted above. This job may be eligible for bonus pay (casual and fixed term/Flexforce employees are NOT bonus eligible).

Benefits

• We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off, medical, dental, vision, 401(k), life & disability insurance to benefits eligible* employees.
• *Benefits Eligibility is limited to Regular employees regularly scheduled to work 20 or more hours per week.
• Fixed-Term employees (including Flexforce) who are regularly scheduled to work 20 hours a week or more are eligible for a limited benefits package.
• Casual employees are NOT benefits eligible.

Work Environment

This position is field-intensive and may involve: Long hours in outdoor environments and temperature extremes Walking or hiking on uneven terrain while carrying field equipment Working in active construction sites around heavy equipment Candidates must be physically capable of performing required field duties safely.

Equal Opportunity

ERM is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.

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