Field Crew Chief: Archaeology & Mitigation Lead

Environmental Resources Management (ERM); Idaho; On-site; USD 80,000 - 101,000; Full time

Job summary

ERM is seeking Crew Chiefs to participate in and lead on-site cultural resource mitigation during construction projects in Northern Nevada and Southern Idaho. This full-time, field-based role requires a Bachelor's in Archaeology/Anthropology, NV Crew Chief permit, and experience with infrastructure mitigation.

The position is 60-72 hours per week for 6 months, with potential extension. Base pay ranges from $80,226 to $101,150 per year (USD), with benefits and safety program support.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Archaeology, Anthropology, or a closely related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of Crew Chief experience in Great Basin archaeological fieldwork.
• NV Crew Chief statewide permit for prehistoric and historic sites.
• Experience with mitigation for infrastructure projects.
• Familiarity with Section 106, NHPA, and BLM, NV, and ID 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

• 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.
• 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.

Skills

Field leadership

Communication

Decision making

Safety awareness

GPS usage

Education

Bachelor's degree in Archaeology/Anthropology

Tools

GPS units

Survey123

ArcGIS

Job description

ERM is seeking Crew Chiefs to participate in and lead on-site cultural resource mitigation during construction projects in Northern Nevada and Southern Idaho. This full-time, field-based role requires a Bachelor's in Archaeology/Anthropology, NV Crew Chief permit, and experience with infrastructure mitigation.

The position is 60-72 hours per week for 6 months, with potential extension. Base pay ranges from $80,226 to $101,150 per year (USD), with benefits and safety program support.