Senior Field Archaeologist & Crew Lead

Trc Companies, Inc.; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401k with company match

Paid time off 15–25 days/year

8 paid holidays

Job summary

TRC Companies, Inc. in Northern California is seeking an Archaeological Field Director to lead field surveys and oversee data collection on large and small projects. The role requires prior field supervisory experience and familiarity with GPS and digital field recordation technologies.

The position emphasizes safety, quality, and collaborative problem solving in a fast-paced environment. Travel and multi-week field assignments are common; background check and drug screen are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in anthropology or archaeology or related field.
• 3+ years in archaeological surveys/excavations; 1 year field supervisory.
• Experience with GPS/digital field recordation tools.

Responsibilities

• Ensure quality of archaeological data, fieldwork, and paperwork.
• Direct and manage field crews for surveys, testing, data recovery, monitoring.
• Promote TRC safety/quality standards; ensure field staff compliance.
• Coordinate with project managers on requirements and expectations.
• Abide by company policies and procedures.
• Perform other duties and special projects as assigned.

Skills

Field leadership

GPS familiarity

Report writing

Microsoft Office

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in anthropology/archaeology

Tools

GPS/Trimble/Geode

Job description

TRC Companies, Inc. in Northern California is seeking an Archaeological Field Director to lead field surveys and oversee data collection on large and small projects. The role requires prior field supervisory experience and familiarity with GPS and digital field recordation technologies.

The position emphasizes safety, quality, and collaborative problem solving in a fast-paced environment. Travel and multi-week field assignments are common; background check and drug screen are required.