Lead Field Archaeologist & PI — Data & Compliance

ERM; Elko (NV); On-site; USD 90,000 - 126,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Medical

Dental

Vision

401(k)

Life & disability insurance

Job summary

Environmental Resources Management (ERM) in Nevada seeks a Principal Investigator to lead field mitigation following site plans, coordinate in real time with project managers and cultural resource leads, and ensure compliance with NHPA/Section 106.

The role requires 5+ years of Great Basin archaeology, NV BLM PI eligibility, GPS/ArcGIS proficiency, and the ability to work safely in active construction environments; Master's preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Archaeology, Anthropology, or related field preferred.
• Minimum 5 years PI experience in Great Basin archaeological fieldwork.
• NV BLM PI statewide permit for Prehistoric and Historic mitigation.
• Strong familiarity with Section 106, NHPA, and BLM/NV/ID permitting.
• Ability to identify prehistoric/historic materials and features.
• Experience using GPS, Survey123, ArcGIS or similar tools.

Responsibilities

• Lead mitigation by following the Historic Properties Treatment Plan and site specific plan(s).
• Communicate and make decisions in live time on changes to the site specific plan that are in the best interest of data, BLM requirements, and schedule drivers.
• Be a leader in safety.
• Identify, document, and evaluate archaeological materials, features, and isolated finds and 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.
• Oversee the completion of daily field notes, photographic documentation, and GPS data.
• Collect data to support future reporting, updates to the BLM, and field forms.
• Assure quality control for all crew members collected data and methods.
• 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

Safety leadership

In-field decision making

Team coordination

Communication

Documentation of field data

Compliance awareness

Education

Bachelor's degree in Archaeology/Anthropology

Master's degree (preferred)

Secretary of the Interior's Professional Qualification Standards (36 CFR Part 61) in Archaeology

Tools

GPS units

Survey123

ArcGIS

Job description

Environmental Resources Management (ERM) in Nevada seeks a Principal Investigator to lead field mitigation following site plans, coordinate in real time with project managers and cultural resource leads, and ensure compliance with NHPA/Section 106.

The role requires 5+ years of Great Basin archaeology, NV BLM PI eligibility, GPS/ArcGIS proficiency, and the ability to work safely in active construction environments; Master's preferred.