Lead Field Archaeologist – Cultural Resources Mitigation

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

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Job summary

ERM is seeking Crew Chiefs to lead and participate in on-site cultural resource mitigation, compliance, and mitigation support during construction in Northern Nevada and Southern Idaho. The role requires strong field judgment and the ability to work safely in rugged environments.

The position is full-time for 6 months with potential extension, offering a base pay range and benefits. Candidates should have a NV Crew Chief license and relevant field experience with infrastructure projects.

Qualifications

• 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.
• 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 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

Skills

Crew Chief experience

Field interpretation

GPS data collection

Strong communication

Safety awareness

Education

Bachelor's degree in Archaeology/Anthropology

Master’s degree preferred

Tools

ArcGIS

Survey123

Job description

ERM is seeking Crew Chiefs to lead and participate in on-site cultural resource mitigation, compliance, and mitigation support during construction in Northern Nevada and Southern Idaho. The role requires strong field judgment and the ability to work safely in rugged environments.

The position is full-time for 6 months with potential extension, offering a base pay range and benefits. Candidates should have a NV Crew Chief license and relevant field experience with infrastructure projects.