Senior Archaeologist & Field Director - CRM Projects

Confederated Tribes Of The Colville Reservation; Nespelem (WA); On-site; USD 48,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full medical

Dental

Vision

Life insurance

401k with employer contributions

Short- and Long- Term disability

paid holidays

sick leave

annual leave

Job summary

The Confederated Tribes of the Colville Reservation seek an Archaeologist Senior to lead fieldwork across Nespelem, WA, including survey, inventory, testing, and mitigation.

Requires a Master’s in Anthropology/Archaeology/CRM with 4 years of field experience and supervisory background; familiarity with cultural resources laws and Section 106; proficiency with GPS/GIS, LiDAR, and drone tech, and willingness to train staff. Benefits include full medical, dental, vision, and retirement options.

Qualifications

• Requires a Master’s degree in Anthropology, History, Archaeology, or Cultural Resources Management pertinent to the position; AND 4 years field experience in prehistoric archaeology with an emphasis in CRM contract work; AND supervisory experience
• Must have a valid Washington State Driver’s License
• Must successfully clear a criminal history background inquiry and financial inquiry.

Responsibilities

• Prepare scopes of work and budgets for projects.
• Conduct archaeological fieldwork (survey/inventory, evaluative testing, mitigation, and treatment activities) on a project-by-project basis.
• Have experience in all phases of archaeological projects and understand site recording, mapping, photography, and site interpretations.
• Experience using GPS and GIS technology, graphic programs, and either lithic analysis or historic-era artifact analysis is preferred.
• Experience using LiDAR and Drone Technology preferred.
• Identify human remains (preferred).
• Document archaeological sites, including site mapping, preparation of field forms, and artifact screening.
• Prepare reports following fieldwork.
• Serve as a Field Director or Crew Chief on specified projects.
• Review Section 106 compliance letters and documents.
• Supervise or assist in training of less experienced staff in field procedures and methodologies.

Skills

GPS GIS

LiDAR

Drone tech

Fieldwork

Site mapping

Artifact analysis

Report writing

Supervisory experience

Education

Master’s degree in Anthropology/Archaeology/CRM

Tools

Lithic analysis

Historic-era artifact analysis

Job description

The Confederated Tribes of the Colville Reservation seek an Archaeologist Senior to lead fieldwork across Nespelem, WA, including survey, inventory, testing, and mitigation.

Requires a Master’s in Anthropology/Archaeology/CRM with 4 years of field experience and supervisory background; familiarity with cultural resources laws and Section 106; proficiency with GPS/GIS, LiDAR, and drone tech, and willingness to train staff. Benefits include full medical, dental, vision, and retirement options.