Lead Archaeology Crew Chief – Field Mitigation Specialist

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 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.