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SWCA Environmental Consultants · 2 weeks ago

Assistant Project Archaeologist - Field Director

Phoenix, AZ

Full-time

Hybrid

Mid, Senior Level

$26.78/hr - $33.99/hr

3+ years exp

SWCA Environmental Consultants is seeking an Assistant Project Archaeologist - Field Director to support their Cultural Resources Team in Phoenix, AZ. The role involves supervising fieldwork, managing crews of archaeological surveyors, and assisting with office-based tasks related to various projects.

Environmental ConsultingNatural Resources

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Supervise fieldwork, including archaeological survey, testing, data recovery, and/or construction monitoring and ensure quality and completeness of data collected

Data QA/QC, organization, and tracking; field GPS data collection using tablets with ESRI Field Maps, and Geodes

Ensure that appropriate preliminary research is conducted and organized prior to fieldwork, and that necessary equipment, staff, and other resources are prepared for fieldwork

Accurately identify historic and prehistoric artifacts and features, and train less experienced field crew in their identification

Create and maintain good morale among field crew and mentor junior staff

Assist with office-based tasks, as needed, including performing Class I literature reviews, research, site forms, technical report preparation, tracking milestones, schedules, and budgets

Communicate effectively when reporting to Team Leads, Principal Investigators, and Project Managers

Work independently in a responsible manner

Work within defined schedules and meet deadlines

Follow all SWCA health and safety procedures

Takes responsibility for team safety, developing safety plans (when applicable), and anticipating potential safety hazards

Qualification

Field archaeology experienceSupervisionLeadershipTechnical report preparationData QA/QCGPS data collectionPreservation lawsSafety planningCarry equipmentValid Driver’s LicenseCPRFirst Aid certifiedCommunication skillsProblem-solving skillsMentoring abilitiesWork independently

Required

Bachelor's degree in Archaeology, Anthropology, or a closely related field

Three (3) years or more of experience working as a field archaeologist in the Southwest

Has led crews of field technicians on a variety of project types and sizes, regions, and agencies

Excellent leadership and supervision abilities, including problem-solving, constructive conflict resolution, and decision making

Strong communication skills, both verbal and technical writing

Has demonstrated skills relating to QA/QC review of field documents and site forms

Ability to travel and conduct fieldwork for long hours (sometimes in inclement weather, rugged terrain, and at high altitudes), plus additional hours organizing paperwork/emails daily

Ability to carry equipment weighing up to 40 pounds

Ability to provide guidance and feedback on crew performance as per company guidelines

Has enough experience to be able to rationally deal with the unexpected (changes in weather, changes in client demands, changes in crew makeup or size, etc.)

Valid Driver's License with an acceptable driving record, and ability to safely operate a 4WD vehicle on rugged, backcountry roads

Applicant must be willing to participate in a drug testing and alcohol screening as part of the pre-employment process, as some projects require such screenings

Preferred

A master's degree in in Archaeology, Anthropology, or related field

Four (4) years or more of experience working as a field archaeologist in the Southwest

Candidates who meet the Secretary of the Interior's Professional Qualifications Standards in archaeology

Qualified for listing on the AAA blanket survey permit, BLM Statewide Arizona Cultural Use Permit, and/or National Forest permits as a Field Director

Possess advanced skills and knowledge in one or more specialty areas. Of particular interest are lithic analysis, geoarchaeology, and historical archaeology

Experience writing technical archaeology reports to SHPO standards

Knowledge of federal and state preservation laws and regulations including, but not limited to the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act, Archaeological Resources Protection Act, Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act

CPR and First Aid certified

Benefits

100% employee stock ownership plan (retirement)

Medical, dental, vision, employee assistance, wellness, life and disability plans

401(k) Profit Sharing Plan and Trust

Professional conference attendance

Internal and external professional development and training programs

Education reimbursement

Bonuses for publications meeting certain criteria

Performance bonuses

Competitive benefits package

Forward-thinking workplace flexibility

Outstanding corporate culture

Award-winning career development

Company

SWCA Environmental Consultants

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SWCA is an environmental consulting firm.

Founded in 1981

Phoenix, Arizona, USA

1001-5000 employees

https://www.swca.com/

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