Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States
Onsite
** Qualified candidates must be listed on the NM SHPO Directory at the Supervisory Archaeologist/Crew Chief level**
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt, Hourly
Reports To: Project Manager II
Job Type: On-Call, Variable-Time
Compensation: $32 - $41 per hour, based on relevant experience
Ideal candidates can be located anywhere within the Southwestern United States. New Mexico area preferred.
About Eocene Environmental Group:
Our team has spent the past two decades providing environmental, utility vegetation management (UVM), software and sustainability services. We are fortunate to be a part of the Wright Service Corp. family, which has helped us establish a strong foundation for continued growth and success.
Through a strategic alignment of values and goals, four Wright Service Corp. entities joined and integrated into one, operating as Eocene Environmental Group. These four entities are:
Forestry & Utility Division
Environmental Division
Technology & Innovation Division
Sustainability Division
JOB SUMMARY: The Archaeological Field Director will plan and support cultural resources projects throughout New Mexico, including fieldwork coordination, field data management, deliverables preparation and support, agency coordination, and other cultural resources-related project activities. This is a field-based position, without an in-office requirement.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions:
Pre-field literature reviews
Background and archival research
Plan and coordinate fieldwork
Conduct Class III (intensive pedestrian) cultural resources inventory
Document archaeological sites and IOs/IFs
NRHP eligibility evaluations
Assess and manage field data collected by others
Draft deliverables preparation and deliverable revisions
Conduct archaeological monitoring during various construction activities
Daily monitoring and/or inspection forms
Draft monitoring reports
Coordinate with state and federal agencies
Maintain regular and punctual attendance at work and meetings
Support, actively participate, and act in accordance with Wright’s and Eocene Environmental Group's culture of safety and employee ownership
Comply with applicable federal, state, and local laws, rules, and regulations; maintain knowledge of and follow all company policies and procedures
OTHER DUTIES: Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
Position will require outside travel
JOB REQUIREMENTS:
Master's degree in archaeology, anthropology, or closely related field
Completion of a field school
Minimum of 4 years of relevant professional experience
Listed on the New Mexico SHPO Directory at the Supervisory Archaeologist/Crew Chief level
Proficient in prehistoric and/or historic archaeology statewide in New Mexico
Proficient in documenting archaeological sites and isolates statewide in New Mexico
Use hand-held field technology (i.e., ArcGIS phone/tablet application paired with sub-meter GPS receivers)
Survey an average of 50 acres/8 miles per day (not including resource documentation) and carry personal health and safety equipment (i.e., personal water, sunscreen, etc.)
Work in moderate weather conditions (fluctuating temperatures and inclement weather, including rain and snow)
Perform work duties independently and efficiently, while working in a team setting
Ability to follow instructions and to make adjustments when provided feedback
Organized, motivated, thorough, accurate, dependable, and trustworthy
Excellent navigational skills (GPS and compass) and ability to navigate and drive 4WD vehicles
Ability to read, write, and speak English sufficient to perform job duties and to interact and communicate with employees and vendors
PREFERRED EXPERIENCE:
Proficiency with ArcGIS Field Maps and Survey123 applications (for phone or tablet)
Previous NHPA, NEPA, FERC, and/or other cultural or environmental trainings
Strong writing and editing skills
Strong communication and organization skills
Authored multiple archaeological site forms and inventory reports
Prior experience supporting state and federal agencies
Eocene Environmental Group, Inc. provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
