Field Crew Chief – Cultural Resources Compliance Leader

ERM; Boise (ID); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

ERM is seeking a Crew Chief to lead on-site cultural resource monitoring during a major transmission and distribution project in Southern Idaho. You will guide field teams, respond to discoveries, and ensure regulatory compliance while supporting uninterrupted project progress.

The role requires strong field judgment, independent work, and effective communication with project teams in active construction environments. This is a full-time, 18‑month position with potential extension.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Archaeology, Anthropology, or related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of Crew Chief experience in Great Basin archaeological fieldwork or cultural resource monitoring.
• Be permitted as a ID BLM Crew Chief or higher.
• 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

• Safely and effectively leading field teams.
• 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
• Compliance with ERM’s rigorous safety program

Skills

Field leadership

Communication

Decision making

Regulatory awareness

Education

Bachelor's degree in Archaeology/Anthropology

Master’s degree (preferred)

Tools

GPS units

ArcGIS

Survey123

Field data collection

Job description

ERM is seeking a Crew Chief to lead on-site cultural resource monitoring during a major transmission and distribution project in Southern Idaho. You will guide field teams, respond to discoveries, and ensure regulatory compliance while supporting uninterrupted project progress.

The role requires strong field judgment, independent work, and effective communication with project teams in active construction environments. This is a full-time, 18‑month position with potential extension.