Chronicle Heritage · 1 week ago
Associate Archaeologist | Field Director | Albuquerque, NM
Albuquerque, NM
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
2+ years expChronicle Heritage is a solution-driven heritage consulting firm focused on cultural resource management. They are hiring an Archaeological Field Director to oversee fieldwork, provide training, and ensure compliance with project-specific instructions while fostering a supportive work environment.
Environmental Consulting
Responsibilities
Oversee and lead archaeological crews in all manner of fieldwork, including pedestrian surveys, testing/data recovery projects, and construction monitoring
Provide training to new staff, including field and laboratory staff
Complete office work, including technical writing related to pre- and post-field activities
Direct collection, analysis, and interpretation of data; formulate recommendations and solutions to highly complex problems or those involving risk
Work with Chronicle Heritage Team Leads, Principal Investigators, Project Managers, and other staff to implement project-specific instructions and methods
Observe and uphold Chronicle Heritage’s Fieldwork Procedures and Health and Safety requirements
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in anthropology, archaeology, or a closely related field
2+ years of fieldwork in CRM projects
Meet or exceed the Secretary of the Interior's Professional Qualification Standards for Archaeology
1+ years of experience supervising field crews during archaeological studies
Demonstrable experience conducting survey or monitoring and identifying pre-contact and historic sites in the Southwest, preferably in New Mexico
Expertise in archaeological field methods and data collection
Familiarity with Section 106 processes and NRHP eligibility criteria for sites
Willingness to travel for both short- and long-term projects
Capable of walking several miles daily, over all types of terrain, and able to excavate in a variety of conditions
Valid driver's license
Preferred
Advanced degree in anthropology, archaeology, or a closely related field
Listed on the Register of Professional Archaeologists (RPA)
Familiarity with GPS and GIS data collection in the field, including ArcCollector, Field Maps and/or Codify
Experience with data analysis and technical report writing
Proficient organizational, schedule, and budget management skills
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project)
Excellent attention to detail, a positive work ethic, reliability, and commitment to working both independently and in a team environment
Excellent leadership skills in the field
Benefits
Job training
Positive and diverse work environment
Supportive colleagues
Work/life balance
Company
Chronicle Heritage
Cultural and Natural Heritage Management Consultancy, Environmental Services
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Mel Gordon
Chief Executive Officer
Recent News
2025-09-04
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