Role OverviewThe Lead Archaeologist will work with a multidisciplinary team on various projects, managing complex projects, maintaining client relations, and directing archaeological fieldwork and report preparation.
What You Will Do
Assist with managing complex projects, conducting pedestrian field inventory, evaluative testing, site mitigation, and monitoring activities, and lead field crews.
Why It Might Be a Fit
The successful candidate must possess at least five years of experience, excellent research and writing skills, and strong leadership, technical, and communication skills.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree or commensurate experience in Archaeology, Anthropology, or a related discipline
- Minimum of seven years of experience as a project archaeologist/field director in the Great Basin, Intermountain West, and/or Southwest of the United States
- Ability to be listed as a Field Director (at a minimum) on the regional BLM Cultural Resource Use Permits
- Extensive knowledge and understanding of equipment, technology, and paperwork used in the recording and documentation of archaeological sites and artifacts
- Demonstrated experience in archaeological analysis and report writing
- Ability to work independently, and to fully plan and execute personal assignments with minimal instruction
- Knowledge of health and safety standards
- Must possess a valid driver’s license
- Ability to work long hours, in harsh environments, and in varying weather conditions
- Ability to successfully lead teams composed of diverse personalities
Benefits
- coverage related to medical, dental, vision, disability, and life
- retirement savings
- paid sick leave
- paid vacation (or other personal time)
- paid parental leave
- paid time off for purposes of bereavement, voting, and/or attendance at naturalization proceedings
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