Archaeological Crew Chief
Full Time
Phoenix, AZ, US
Pay Range: $25.00 - $30.00 Hourly

Please apply online at https://www.aztec.us/careers/

AZTEC is seeking qualified Archaeological Crew Chiefs to join our Phoenix, Arizona Cultural Resources Group.

Job Description

This position will assist in the completion of archaeological projects (survey, monitoring, testing, and/or data recovery) for AZTEC's Cultural Resource Group. The position involves leading or assisting a Field Director in leading archaeological fieldwork, as well as performing lab work, database entry, and report preparation. Projects may be located in the Southwest or Great Basin regions. Below is a list of duties for this position.

Duties:

Assist with and/or direct archaeological field investigations (testing, data recovery, monitoring, survey, and field documentation)
Assist and instruct crew members in the use of proper field methods and completion of field forms based on information provided in a work plan and/or field manual
Evaluate the NRHP eligibility of archaeological sites, including assessing significance and evaluating integrity.
Complete accurate standard field forms and maps (of sites, features, etc.)
Participate in artifact processing and data entry
Assist with preparation of technical reports
Use a tablet, compass, trowel, shovel, pick, hula hoe, and screen
Perform archaeological research and conduct site file searches at federal, state, tribal, and private repositories
Communicate effectively and work closely with internal and external team members and the public
Perform travel that may include overnight and/or out-of-state stays for extended periods of time

Job Qualifications (Education, Experience, and Skills):

Minimum of BA or BS in anthropology, archaeology, or closely related field; OR equivalent combination of education and experience
Minimum of 3 years of experience in Cultural Resource Management
Prior crew chief experience preferred
Experience participating in and/or directing survey, testing, data recovery and/or monitoring
Ability to qualify at a supervisory level for state and federal archaeological permits in AZ, NV, and/or UT preferred
Understanding of Southwest and/or Great Basin prehistory and/or history, archaeological method, and theory
Understanding of applicable federal and state Cultural Resource Management/Historic Preservation laws preferred
Experience using GPS and GIS applications, particularly ESRI Field Maps, and digital site recording applications
Ability to generate, organize, and maintain accurate field records that meet state and federal standards and guidelines
Experience authoring or co-authoring technical reports is preferred
Ability to establish rapport quickly with others working on the same project and to promote a positive team environment. Working knowledge of dealing with a diverse population while using tact, diplomacy, and respect.
Ability to perform fieldwork in adverse conditions (e.g., rugged terrain, remote locations, hot and cold temperatures, arid environments, dense vegetation) and carry up to 25 pounds of equipment
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Valid Driver's License, with the ability to maintain insurability under the company's insurance carrier

Field Director/Supervisory Archaeologist

Cornerstone Environmental (https://www.cornerstone-environmental.com/)

Full-time

Location: Flagstaff, AZ

Salary: $65,000 - $79,000

To apply: Email your CV to info@cornerstone-environmental.com 

Duties and responsibilities These duties may vary depending on job assignment and firm needs. • Running field projects with up to three crews • Running a field crew up with up four people • Overseeing field crews and completion of tasks • Authoring and editing site documentation • Remain current with protocol for conducting cultural resources work, particularly in the Southwest. • Maintain good working relationships with state and federal agency contacts and clients. • Develop and maintain Cornerstone’s quality assurance/quality control program and ensure that all fieldwork, analysis, and report production is conducted in accordance with company standards and guidelines. • Oversee the training and mentoring cultural resources staff. • Manage budgets and prepare proposals. • Take initiative, resolve problems, and create improved procedures to ensure that tasks are completed in the most effective manner • Work to promote Cornerstone’s business interests in adherence to its mission, vision, and values.

Education/Experience Requirements: Must possess a bachelor’s degree in Anthropology, Archaeology, Heritage Management, or a closely related field. Specialized experience may include, but is not limited to: • Minimum of two (2) years of professional experience required • Knowledge of National Environmental Policy Act, Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act, Section 106, Section 110, and associated federal and state laws and regulations • Previous report writing experience or desire to learn • Supervisory experience in cultural resource field work • Strong interpersonal skills • Ability to work independently and apply decision-making skills • Ability to work within defined schedules and meet deadlines Additional Qualifications that can provide preference: • Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Anthropology, Archaeology, Heritage Management, or related field. • Knowledge of InDesign, Photoshop, and/or Illustrator, GIS, or Word • Permittable in the Southwest • Previous Southwest, specifically Arizona, experience

Project Historian

Full-time

Location: Phoenix, AZ (some remote locations also possible)

Salary: $69,092.40 - $88,374.00

Please apply at: https://careers.swca.com/jobs/13901?lang=en-us

SWCA Environmental Consultants is looking for a Project Historian to support our Arizona Team. This position will perform a variety of office and field tasks including historic research, documentation of historic properties, completion of historic resource evaluations/assessments, and assisting in developing new clients.

This is a regular, full-time, exempt position with benefits that will report to our Phoenix, AZ office. The position is eligible to work on hybrid or remote-based work, when not conducting fieldwork. Highly qualified remote-based candidates with experience in Arizona, Nevada, Utah, or Idaho will also be seriously considered.

Application deadline: Our team will begin reviewing applications immediately, and interviews will be scheduled with qualified candidates on a rolling basis. The application process will remain open until we have received a robust pool of qualified candidates. Once we have identified suitable individuals, we may close the application process without prior notice. We appreciate the time and effort invested by all applicants and will carefully consider each submission.

What you will accomplish

• Work independently or as part of a project team, conducting historic resource assessments/evaluations according to local, state (as applicable), and federal (National Register of Historic Places) significance criteria.
• Plan and complete historic resource surveys of residential, commercial, agricultural, industrial, and institutional properties using tablet computers, digital photography, and other survey methodology.
• Conduct archival research, focusing on primary and secondary sources and utilizing online and local resources.
• Research and write historic context statements, which identify significant context, themes, and property types.
• Prepare defensible compliance documentation in support of Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act.
• Assist, develop, and manage project budgets and staff.
• Work with clients and agency representatives for successful project implementation.
• Collaborates with SWCA personnel across role levels and disciplines, as part of an interdisciplinary environmental team.
• Maintain SWCA’s high standard of technical ethics and quality assurance and ensure that project deliverables meet agency and industry standards and be motivated to identify and resolve problems in creative ways.
• Independently manage small-scale stand-alone architectural history and historic preservation projects and assist other project managers in the execution of architectural history, historic preservation, preservation planning, and components of multi-disciplinary projects.
• Take responsibility for team safety, developing safety plans (when applicable), and anticipating potential safety hazards.

Experience and qualifications for success

Minimum qualifications:

• Graduate degree in Historic Preservation, Public History, Heritage Conservation, Architectural History, or a closely related field.
• Seven (7) years of experience in cultural resources management as an historian or similar.
• A working knowledge of federal and state cultural resources and historic preservation laws and practices, including Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act.
• Demonstrated knowledge of the history/architectural history of the region.
• Must have a valid driver’s license and be able to drive on behalf of SWCA.
• Strong research, writing, and communication skills.
• Travel may be required up to 35% of the time.

Project Director/Archaeologist

Full Time

Phoenix, AZ, US; Tucson, AZ, US

Pay Range: $68,640-$83,200 Annual Salary

Please apply online at https://www.aztec.us/careers/

AZTEC is seeking qualified Project Directors to join our Cultural Resources Group based in Phoenix and Tucson, Arizona.

Job Description

The purpose of this role is to develop, direct, and complete all types of archaeological projects (survey, monitoring, testing, and data recovery). Projects may be located in the Southwest and/or Great Basin regions. Below is a list of duties for this position.

Duties:

• Develop, direct, and participate in all types of archaeological investigations (testing, data recovery, monitoring, survey, and field documentation)
• Assist and instruct other staff in proper field, research, and reporting methods

• Prepare, review, and edit technical reports documenting and synthesizing the results of research and field and lab work
• Evaluate and make recommendations regarding the NRHP eligibility of archaeological sites, findings of project effects upon cultural resources, and appropriate means of avoidance, minimization, and/or mitigation
• Prepare graphics for reports using ArcGIS Pro or coordinate graphic preparation with GIS staff
• Develop, implement, and oversee research designs and work plans
• Develop and adhere to project scopes and budgets
• Manage and track budgets and schedules
• Understand and assist clients with state, federal, and tribal cultural resources compliance
• Coordinate with sub-consultants, vendors, and permitting agencies
• Work independently and resolve project challenges with minimal supervision
• Supervise junior staff
• Perform archaeological research and conduct site file searches at federal, state, tribal, and private repositories
• Use a tablet, compass, trowel, shovel, pick, hula hoe, and screen
• Communicate effectively and work closely with fellow employees, clients, vendors, and the public
• Perform travel that may include overnight and/or out-of-state stays for extended periods of time

Job Qualifications (Education, Experience, and Skills): 

• Minimum Education: Bachelor’s degree in anthropology, archaeology, or closely related field; MA or MS in anthropology, archaeology, or a closely related field preferred
• Minimum of seven (7) years of experience in Cultural Resource Management (CRM) and a minimum of two (2) years of experience supervising and managing projects, junior staff, and preparing technical reports
• Experience successfully directing all types and phases of cultural resource investigations (survey, testing, data recovery and monitoring)
• Ability to be permitted as a Project Director by the Arizona State Museum required; ability to qualify at a supervisory level for additional state and federal archaeological permits in AZ, NV, and/or UT preferred
• Thorough understanding of Southwest and/or Great Basin prehistory and/or history, archaeological method and theory, and applicable federal and state cultural resource management/historic preservation laws
• Advanced technical expertise in a field such as bioarcheology, flaked stone analysis, ground stone analysis, or zooarchaeology preferred
• Experience preparing research designs, work plans, and technical reports that meet state and federal standards and guidelines
• Successful management and completion of projects on time and within budget
• Experience using GPS and GIS applications (Tablet, ArcGIS Pro)
• Experience in and ability to generate, organize, and maintain accurate field records that meet state and federal standards and guidelines
• Valid Driver's License, with the ability to maintain insurability under the company's insurance carrier

Competencies (To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies):

• Communicative – interacts openly with others; can maintain relationships, works well independently or with a team. 
• Consultative - Consults with other disciplines as needed; tolerates different perspectives or opinions.
• Decisive & Action Oriented - Has a high level of energy and stamina; gets things done; makes sound educated but rapid decisions even when short of information; enjoys managing challenging projects and works well in fast-paced and pressure environments. Self-motivated and proactive
• Flexible - Adapts to new challenges and circumstances; able to multi-task; thrives on variety and frequently changing environments; creative problem solver. Resourcefulness, with minimal direction. 
• Analytical – Uses sound data, and procedures, and follows all laws, rules, and regulations but is a solutionist or problem-solver.  
• Conscientious and Organized – Believes professional integrity is paramount; understands the importance of project records; responsive to clients and deadline oriented; quality oriented.

Working Conditions and Environment: This position will require general supervision and will have to use independent judgment within established guidelines. Generally, uses advanced knowledge to analyze, interpret, or make deductions from varying facts or circumstances. Will need the ability to establish rapport quickly with others working on the same project and be able to promote a positive team environment.  Working knowledge of dealing with a diverse population while using tact, diplomacy, and respect. 

AZTEC Culture: 

• Action oriented and flexible
• Zealous supporter of clients and teammates 
• Thinking toward future and personal growth
• Equitable, inclusive, and diverse 
• Collaborative comradery

AZTEC Benefits: AZTEC offers competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, life insurance, short and long-term disability, flexible spending accounts, Paid-time-Off, and a 401(k) plan.

AZTEC Overview: AZTEC Engineering Group, Inc. (AZTEC) is headquartered in Phoenix, Arizona, and provides diversified technical and consulting services to clients in the United States. AZTEC is part of the TYPSA Group, an international consulting engineering firm with over 3,700 employees and more than 50 offices worldwide providing multidisciplinary consulting services in the fields of civil engineering, architecture, and environment. AZTEC has a diverse culture that focuses on providing rich opportunities for its employees. AZTEC is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to affirmative action planning and encourages diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, disability, marital status, veteran status, housing status, or any other non-job-related characteristic under applicable law.

Archaeological Excavation Specialist

Full Time

Phoenix, AZ, US

Pay Range: $24.00 To $28.00 Hourly

Please apply online at https://www.aztec.us/careers/

AZTEC is currently seeking qualified Archaeological Excavation Specialists to join our Cultural Resources Group based in Phoenix, Arizona. 

Job Description 

The role will be to assist with archaeological excavation projects (testing and data recovery) throughout Arizona. 

Primary Duties:

Conduct archaeological fieldwork, primarily excavation (testing and data recovery), and potentially monitoring and survey at times

Complete accurate standard field forms and maps (of sites, features, etc.)

Participate in artifact processing and data entry

Use a tablet, compass, trowel, shovel, pick, hula hoe, and screen

Assist with lab work 

Assist with preparation of technical reports

Perform archaeological research and conduct site file searches at federal, state, tribal, and private repositories

Communicate effectively and work closely with internal and external team members and the public

Perform travel that may include overnight and/or out-of-state stays for extended periods of time 

Required Qualifications (Education, Experience, and Skills): 

A minimum of a bachelor's degree in anthropology, archaeology, or closely related field; OR equivalent combination of education and experience 

Completion of an academic-sponsored field school 

A minimum of one year of experience in Cultural Resource Management (CRM) 

Six months experience performing archaeological data recovery excavation (i.e., experience beyond shovel probing) at prehistoric sites

Understanding of and experience employing archaeological excavation field methods

Ability to generate, organize, and maintain accurate field records that meet state and federal standards and guidelines

Ability to work both independently and as part of a team; strong initiative 

Ability to perform fieldwork in adverse conditions (rugged terrain, remote locations, hot and cold temperatures, arid environments, dense vegetation) and carry up to 25 pounds of equipment 

Excellent oral and written communication skills 

Valid Driver's License, with the ability to maintain insurability under the company's insurance carrier

Preferred Qualifications (Education, Experience, and Skills):

Experience in Southwestern archaeology 

Experience with the respectful treatment and housing of ancestral remains 

Experience using GPS and GIS applications, particularly ESRI Field Maps, and other digital data collection applications

Senior Principal Investigator

https://logansimpson.bamboohr.com/careers/172?source=aWQ9NTI%3D

Logan Simpson has an immediate opening for a regular full-time Senior Archaeologist/Principal Investigator to work a hybrid schedule based out of our downtown Tempe, Arizona office.

Responsibilities Include:

• Planning and managing all phases of cultural resources projects including survey, archaeological monitoring, testing, and data recovery.
• Proficiently and independently preparing, reviewing, and editing complex technical documents for a full range of cultural resources project types.
• Preparing scopes of work and cost estimates.
• Meeting project scope, schedule, and budget obligations.
• Mentoring other staff.

Position Requires:

• Master's degree in Anthropology or a related field.
• 7+ years of cultural resources management (CRM) experience, including 5+ years of supervisory experience, preferably in the Southwest.
• Sufficient experience to be listed as a Principal Investigator on an Arizona State Museum blanket permit
• Demonstrable experience interacting and coordinating with clients, as well as government agencies and Tribal representatives, in a decision-making role.
• Knowledgeable about Section 106 review process and other federal, state, and municipal historic preservation and cultural resources regulations.
• An established area of analytical expertise and/or archaeological research interest.
• Demonstrable experience with independently preparing, reviewing, and editing complex technical documents for a full range of cultural resources projects.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  
• Must be able to work cooperatively in a team-oriented setting with crew members and supervisors.
  
• Must be self-motivated and be able to work independently and manage project workload.
  

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in Anthropology or closely related field.
• 3+ years of supervisory experience, preferably in the Southwest.
• Experience working with government and Tribal agencies and personnel.

Compensation:

This is a full-time position paid on a salaried basis between $83,200 to $109,200 annually, depending on experience and education.

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Field Director

https://logansimpson.bamboohr.com/careers/171?source=aWQ9NTI%3D

Logan Simpson has an immediate opening for a regular full-time Archaeological Field Director to work a hybrid schedule based out of our downtown Tempe, Arizona office.

Responsibilities Include:

• Managing fieldwork on cultural resources projects, including survey, archaeological monitoring, testing, and data recovery, throughout Arizona and adjacent states.
• Accurately and efficiently recording cultural resources in the field, manage a field crew, operate GPS units with a data recorder, preparing site records, and conduct quality control/quality assurance reviews of all digital and paper field data.
• Proficiently and independently preparing complex technical documents for a full range of cultural resources project types.
• Mentoring other staff.

Position Requires:

• Bachelor’s degree in Anthropology or closely related field.
• 5+ years of cultural resources management (CRM) experience and demonstrable expertise supervising all aspects of cultural resources survey, excavation, and monitoring fieldwork and with preparing the associated technical reports.
• Sufficient field experience to be listed as a Project Director on an Arizona State Museum blanket permit
• Ability to obtain current permits at Field Director level with the BLM, National Forest, and other agency lands in Arizona.
• Knowledgeable about Section 106 review process and other federal historic preservation and cultural resources regulations.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency with technical writing and use of Microsoft Office products.
• Ability to work outdoors in extreme temperatures and in remote locations (camping is a possibility).
• Ability to walk up to 10 miles per day over steep terrain for extended periods of time.
• Must be able to work cooperatively in a team-oriented setting with crew members and supervisors.
• Must be self-motivated and be able to work independently and manage project workloads, schedules, and budget considerations.
• Possess a valid driver’s license and a clean driving record.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in Anthropology or closely related field.
• 3+ years of supervisory experience, preferably in the Southwest.
• Experience working with government and Tribal agencies and personnel.

Compensation:

This is a full-time position paid on a salaried basis between $66,560 to $83,200 annually, depending on experience and education.

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Senior Archaeologist

https://logansimpson.bamboohr.com/careers/140?source=aWQ9NTI%3D

Logan Simpson has an immediate opening for a regular full-time Senior Archaeologist / Project Manager to be based out of our Flagstaff, Arizona office.

Responsibilities Include:

• Planning and managing all phases of cultural resources projects including survey, archaeological monitoring, testing, and data recovery.
• Technical report production.
• Preparing scopes of work and cost estimates.
• Meeting project scope, schedule, and budget obligations.
• Opportunity for occasional fieldwork.

Position Requires:

• Master’s degree in Anthropology or a related field.
• 5+ years of cultural resources management (CRM) experience, including 3+ years of supervisory experience, preferably in the Southwest.
• Comfortable interacting and coordinating with clients, as well as government agencies and Tribal representatives, in a decision-making role.
• Knowledgeable about Section 106 review process and other federal historic preservation and cultural resources regulations.
• Demonstrate an established area of analytical expertise and/or archaeological research interest.
• Experience independently preparing, reviewing, and editing complex technical documents for a full range of cultural resources projects.
• Ability to mentor other staff.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Must be able to work cooperatively with crew members and supervisors.
• Must be self-motivated and be able to work independently and manage project workload.
• Be able to work cooperatively in a team-oriented setting.

Compensation:

This is a full-time position paid on a salaried basis between $68,640 to $95,680 annually, depending on experience and education.

AZTEC is seeking qualified Project Directors to join its Cultural Resources Group based in Phoenix and Tucson, Arizona.

Job Description

The purpose of this role is to develop, direct, and complete all types of archaeological projects (survey, monitoring, testing, and data recovery). Projects may be located in the Southwest and/or Great Basin regions. Below is a list of duties for this position.

Duties:

• Develop, direct, and participate in all types of archaeological investigations (testing, data recovery, monitoring, survey, and field documentation)
• Assist and instruct other staff in proper field, research, and reporting methods

• Prepare, review, and edit technical reports documenting and synthesizing the results of research and field and lab work
• Evaluate and make recommendations regarding the NRHP eligibility of archaeological sites, findings of project effects upon cultural resources, and appropriate means of avoidance, minimization, and/or mitigation
• Prepare graphics for reports using ArcGIS Pro or coordinate graphic preparation with GIS staff
• Develop, implement, and oversee research designs and work plans
• Develop and adhere to project scopes and budgets
• Manage and track budgets and schedules
• Understand and assist clients with state, federal, and tribal cultural resources compliance
• Coordinate with sub-consultants, vendors, and permitting agencies
• Work independently and resolve project challenges with minimal supervision
• Supervise junior staff
• Perform archaeological research and conduct site file searches at federal, state, tribal, and private repositories
• Use a tablet, compass, trowel, shovel, pick, hula hoe, and screen
• Communicate effectively and work closely with fellow employees, clients, vendors, and the public
• Perform travel that may include overnight and/or out-of-state stays for extended periods of time

For more information, visit: https://workforcenow.adp.com/mascsr/default/mdf/recruitment/recruitment.html?cid=66d7d281-2bbf-4847-8246-4c52c94ec020&ccId=19000101_000001&jobId=530170&lang=en_US

https://careers.swca.com/jobs/13806?lang=en-us

SWCA is seeking a Lead Archaeologist for our Arizona Offices to support its robust program. The Lead Archaeologist is a core member of the Cultural Resources Program, responsible for staffing, fieldwork, research, report writing, quality assurance/quality control (QA/QC) review, managing client, agency, and tribal relationships, as well as winning and delivering on projects. In this role, you will assist the Directors, Team Leads, and Project Managers with project coordination and ensuring quality work for cultural resource management projects and tasks.

This is a position provides the flexibility of a hybrid work environment and is based out of the Arizona region supporting our three Arizona offices (Tucson, Flagstaff, and Phoenix). This is a full-time, salaried position reporting to our Arizona Cultural Resources Director.

What you will accomplish

Serve as primary author on large technical reports, research designs, and other technical documents.

Conduct content review of technical reports and site forms.

Oversee field research, data collection, inventory, analysis, and final report production, ensuring these tasks are conducted in accordance with the QA/QC plan.

Assist with training and mentoring of staff in topics including NRHP eligibility, implementation of research designs, technical reporting, and site recording protocols.

Take initiative, resolve problems, and create improved procedures to ensure that tasks are completed in the most effective manner.

Contribute to fostering a collaborative team environment that leads to successful projects and team members in the local offices and with other SWCA offices as part of OneSWCA.

Maintain good working relationships with state and federal agency contacts and clients.

Perform additional project management duties as needed: manage budgets and projects, prepare proposals, interact with clients, and manage staff.

Drive compliance of safety policies and reporting requirements to ensure overall team safety.

Demonstrate proficiency in project management and effective delegation.

Identify and resolve problems in creative ways.

Show dedication to scientific integrity and quality work products for all clientele.

Show commitment to the Mission, Vision, and Values of SWCA.

https://arizona.csod.com/ux/ats/careersite/4/home/requisition/21861?c=arizona

Arizona State Museum at the University of Arizona is in search of an Assistant Permits Office Manager. The position supports the Arizona Antiquities Act Administrator with tasks associated with AAA compliance and administration. Responsibilities include: conducts preliminary review of permit applications, treatment plans, reports, Project Director qualification applications, and Principal Investigator qualification applications and maintains paper and electronic records for Permits Office.

Arizona State Museum (ASM) is the oldest and largest anthropological research facility in the U.S. Southwest, with expansive collections that are exceptional resources for the teaching, study, and understanding of the region’s 13,000-year human history.

ASM serves the State of Arizona as its official archaeological repository and as the permitting authority for archaeological activity on state land. In addition to 40,000 cubic feet of archaeological research materials, ASM curates millions of archaeological, ethnographic, and modern objects created by the Indigenous peoples of the region. It holds the world’s largest and most comprehensive collection of Native North American basketry, composed of 35,000 specimens of woven fiber, dating back some 7,000 years. ASM also holds the world’s largest, most comprehensive, and best documented collection of Southwest Indigenous pottery, with 24,000 whole-vessel specimens dating back more than 2,000 years. Its photographic and library/archive collections are similarly unparalleled. Its conservation laboratory and preservation program are world-renowned.

Outstanding UA benefits include health, dental, and vision insurance plans; life insurance and disability programs; paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays; UA/ASU/NAU tuition reduction for the employee and qualified family members; retirement plans; access to UA recreation and cultural activities; and more!

Link to posting https://westlandresources.applicantpro.com/jobs/3625216

At WestLand, we are each driven by our own purposes and aspirations. We are encouraged to develop our own unique skills while also growing our business. For some, it's envisioning the lives of tribal ancestors as told by the artifacts uncovered on their lands. For others, there's no greater meaning than being in the field collecting data on flora or fauna. For our engineers and architects, it may be the pride in seeing a design come to life or solving a complex problem while navigating the complexities of environmental and permitting requirements. What unites us all, however, is our commitment to our clients and to each other.

WestLand is large enough to provide a wide range of opportunities for career growth yet nimble enough for you to forge your own unique business and professional path. We pride ourselves on an inclusive environment where talented and creative individuals work together on unique and inspiring projects, bringing innovative solutions to our clients. Make a difference with us at WestLand!

WestLand is seeking on-call Archaeology Field Technicians for our growing Arizona team. Our crews can be found working throughout the Southwest on CRM projects for private and public sector clients. For out-of-town work that includes overnight, or longer duration stays, per diem and single-occupancy hotel rooms are provided. The successful candidates can be based out of WestLand's Phoenix office.

What will I be doing?

• Under direction of a field supervisor, conduct archaeological field work (field survey, testing, monitoring, and data recovery excavations).
• Under direction of field supervisor, record artifacts, features and other manifestations using Trimble GIS, map archaeological features and sites, draw scaled profiles and plans, and maintain paperwork, notes, and records.
• Process and catalog artifacts and other materials under lab staff supervision.
• Perform preliminary analysis and lab tasks under lab staff supervision.
• File and scan records and paperwork.
• Complete record searches and report tables under supervision of senior staff.

What qualifications are required for this role?

• Associates Degree or higher in Archaeology, Anthropology, or a related field. Prior on-the-job archeology experience may substitute for educational requirements.
• Previous experience in archaeology preferred.
• Ability to conduct fieldwork for long hours in a desert environment featuring extreme temperatures, rough terrain, and potential high altitudes.
• Ability to carry up to 60 pounds of equipment and supplies.
• Ability to bend and kneel for long periods of time.
• Ability to travel out of town for work throughout the Southwest, often on short notice and for extended periods (paid drive time, per diem and hotel provided).
• Ability to work as a member of a cohesive team.
• Ability to work in a fast paced and creative environment.

The salary range for this position is $19.00 - $24.50 per hour.

What does WestLand offer you?

• A comprehensive benefits package that includes 9 holidays, healthcare benefits, PTO, and 401k matching for full time employees. Flexible work schedules and remote/hybrid possibilities are available for most roles.
• A multidisciplinary environment where projects are unique, creative, and challenging! A place where you can develop your own vision of clientele and projects, and where you get to work with our industry leaders daily!
• An environment where you are set up for success! With two-way mentorship, financial incentives to publish your work, and tuition reimbursement for ongoing educational support, we have you covered! In addition, WestLand has developed a career-path structure to assist you in reaching those next steps in your career!
• A collaborative work environment where information and ideas are shared across teams. Communication is clear and comes often. And our diversity of people and cultures means everyone always feels welcome at WestLand!

Westland is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, gender identity or gender expression, national origin, disability, or veteran status. We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing.

To learn more about WestLand, visit our website at www.WestLandresources.com

To apply, visit WestLand Jobs

Resumes submitted by a recruiting/staffing agency without current/valid vendor agreement will become property of WestLand. Any recruiting/staffing agency wishing to do business with WestLand must contact the Human Resources Department through our website. Recruiting/staffing agents may NOT contact hiring managers directly. Firms that do not honor this request will be removed from consideration.