On-Call Staff Archaeologist | Field Technician | Albuquerque, NM

Chronicle Heritage; Albuquerque (NM); Híbrido; USD 25.000 - 39.000; A tiempo parcial

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Per diem

Lodging provided

Descripción de la vacante

Chronicle Heritage is seeking On-Call Staff Archaeologists to support projects in New Mexico. The role will assist the Field Director and Project Team in completing pedestrian surveys, testing and data recovery excavations, construction monitoring, and other field or office tasks.

When applicable, per diem and lodging will be provided. Hire Type: Hourly, as needed; Schedule: Availability to work full-time, as needed; Location: On-site, New Mexico.

Formación

• Bachelor's degree in archaeology, anthropology, or a closely related field.
• Successful completion of an archaeology field school or demonstrated equivalent experience.
• Ability to perform physically demanding tasks in remote areas, including walking, hiking, lifting up to 30 pounds, digging.
• Frequent travel, potential camping when lodging is unavailable.
• Valid driver's license.

Responsabilidades

• Conduct pedestrian surveys and data collection.
• Assist Field Director and Project Team with testing and data recovery excavations.
• Support construction monitoring and related field or office tasks.
• Perform tasks as needed in field and office settings.

Conocimientos

Field surveying

Data recovery excavations

GPS / mapping

Team collaboration

Educación

Bachelor's degree in archaeology

Herramientas

Total station

GPS

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Descripción del empleo

Position:On-Call Staff Archaeologist | Field Technician | Albuquerque, NM

Location: Albuquerque, NM

Remote Status: Hybrid

Job Id:1105

# of Openings:10

Company Profile

Chronicle Heritageis a solution-driven heritage consulting firm that prides itself on employing the best cultural resource management professionals in the industry. We place an emphasis on supporting our clients’ needs, fosteringnew technologiesthat advance our industry, andleveragingthose advancements toward the management of non-renewable cultural resources.Chronicle Heritageprioritizes professional development within the framework of innovation and forward thinking to encourage career advancement and research development.

Job Description

Chronicle Heritage is seeking On-Call Staff Archaeologists to support projects in New Mexico. The role will assist the Field Director and Project Team in completing archaeological pedestrian surveys, testing and data recovery excavations, construction monitoring, and other field or office tasks. When applicable, per diem and lodging will be provided.

Hire Type: Hourly, as needed

Schedule: Availability to work full-time, as needed

Location: On-site, New Mexico

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in archaeology, anthropology, or a closely relatedfield
• Successful completion of an archaeology field school or have demonstrated equivalent experience
• Ability to complete physically demanding tasks in remote areas and/or austere environments, including walking, hiking, carrying loads up to 30 pounds, digging, and standing for long hours
• Frequent out-of-town travel, potentially for extended periods of time; potential camping (when local lodging unavailable)
• Valid driver’s license

Preferred Skills

• Experience performing pedestrian surveys and excavating shovel test units
• Experience monitoring, testing, and conducting data recovery excavations
• Demonstrateexcellent attention to detail,a positive work ethic, reliability, and commitment to working both independently and in a team environment
• Previous experience with mapping equipment and other special application equipment (e.g., total station, GPS, tablets, etc.)
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel
• Detail oriented, resourceful, self-motivated, strong initiative
• Qualified applicants should exhibit strong technical skills, good communication skills, and feel comfortable making decisions in the field
• Positive and energetic attitude

Physical and Mental Requirements and Work Environment

• Regular fieldwork or on-site inspections are required, which necessitates ability to frequently travel/drive a vehicle (sight, hearing, and manual manipulation of driving mechanisms), cognitive ability to plan travel, use maps or GPS navigation systems.
• May require ambulation and movement to enable walking or hiking 10+ miles per day on rough and/or hazardous terrain and occasional climbing, crouching, kneeling, balancing on rough terrain. Fieldwork may involve exposure to conditions of rain, sun, heat, wind, dust, etc., with exposure to animals, plants, wet conditions, biting insects, poison oak, etc. May require use of respiratory equipment.
• Some fieldwork may require carrying loads up to 25 pounds or work around heavy construction equipment.
• Vision is required to observe environmental phenomena and record and translate observations into text (either keyboard entry on a computer or dictation and audio translation of recording to Standard English scientific text).
• Mental requirements include ability to organize one’s own work or that of crew members; ability to recognize and observe scientific data and analyze data as well as ability to perform calculations. Must also be able to observe social and professional interactions and respond appropriately.
• Some work is performed primarily in an indoor environment and requires sustained sitting and use of fingers, hands, and arms to operate a computer and perform keyboard entry of data or document preparation (or equivalent with accommodation). Must also be able to operation standard office equipment (phone, copy machine, FAX machine, etc.).

Additional Information

Chronicle Heritage is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status, or any other basis covered by appropriate law. All employment is decided based on qualifications, merit, and business need.
Chronicle Heritage complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and considers reasonable accommodation measures that may be necessary for eligible applicants/employees to perform essential functions. EEO/AA/M/F/Veteran/Disabled. If you require assistance with submitting the application, please contact [e-mail].