Company Profile

Chronicle Heritage is a solution-driven heritage consulting firm that prides itself on employing the best cultural resource management (CRM) professionals in the industry. We place an emphasis on supporting our clients’ needs, fostering new technologies that advance our industry, and leveraging those advancements toward the management of non-renewable cultural resources. Chronicle Heritage prioritizes professional development within the framework of innovation and forward thinking to encourage career advancement and research development. 

Job Description

Chronicle Heritage is currently seeking a Senior Archaeologist to serve as a Principal Investigator or Project Manager based out of our Phoenix, Arizona office, with an option for partial remote work. The successful applicant will work alongside our existing Office Principals and other senior staff to successfully navigate a variety of federal, state, and municipal ordinances for our clients.

Hire Type: Full-time (Salaried)

Schedule: Monday–Friday, normal business hours

Location: Phoenix, Arizona, with the option for remote work

The Senior Archaeologist will:

• Lead technical studies and ensure clients receive high-quality, on-time deliverables
• Oversee and coordinate with teams conducting both field and desktop research and impact analysis
• Provide technical oversight and interdisciplinary team oversight
• Provide quality control for all deliverables and ensure compliance with applicable regulations
• Train and mentor staff and actively engage in professional development
• Interface with clients and external stakeholders
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of regulations affecting CRM and general industry trends
• Demonstrate technical excellence in area of expertise and maintain knowledge of best management practices
• Oversee field investigations of proposed project sites to assess or evaluate resources or the potential for resources
• Direct collection, analysis, and interpretation of data; formulate recommendations and solutions to highly complex problems or those involving risk
• Develop and maintain existing and new business relationships in collaboration with other senior staff and Office Principals
• Strategically identify and pursue new leads, oversee the preparation of proposals, and procure project contracts

Required Qualifications

• Advanced degree in archaeology, anthropology, or a closely related field
• 7+ years of experience preparing a variety of technical reports, including treatment plans and comprehensive data recovery reports
• 5+ years of experience managing survey, testing, and data recovery projects of various sizes and complexity, including technical, project, or program management roles within an environmental, engineering, or cultural consulting firm
• 2+ years of experience serving as a Project Manager or Principal Investigator on survey, testing, and data recovery projects
• Expert knowledge of principles, practices, and techniques of CRM and relevant federal, state, and local laws and regulations
• Knowledge of and experience in applying research methods and forming and maintaining effective client and interagency internal-team relationships
• Ability to be permitted immediately as PI or PD on an Arizona Antiquities Act permit
• Valid driver’s license

Preferred Skills

• Professional accreditation
• Ability to manage projects and teams as a leader and/or supervisor and to handle multiple assignments in a fast-paced environment
• Excellent verbal and written skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to work with a large, multi-disciplinary team and promote and sustain effective working relationships with clients, the public, and other agencies
• Proficient organizational, schedule, and budget management skills
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project)

Additional Information

Chronicle Heritage participates in E-Verify to ensure all staff are authorized to work in the United States. Chronicle Heritage is also an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer that provides equal employment opportunities to all 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.  

We encourage minorities, females, and members of the LGBTQIA+ community to apply.

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ARCHAEOLOGIST

Job Code: 2023-CRS-049 Location: Zion State: Utah Program: Cultural Resources Contract Length: Over 12 Months

Job Description:

The Great Basin Institute, in cooperation with the National Park Service (Zion National Park), is recruiting an Archaeologist to lead various park compliance projects under the supervision of the Zion Cultural Resource Program Manager. These projects are related to archeological duties in compliance with the National Historic Preservation Act (NHPA) and the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA). Projects may include:  the preparation of compliance documents (Assessment of Effects Forms for Section 106 and Section 110), working with interdisciplinary teams to prepare compliance packages, submitting compliance packages to the UT SHPO, and preparing archeological resource protection strategies and treatment plans specifically related to potential impacts from identified management needs and proposed management actions.  The position is primarily office-based work (75%) and will include any or all of the following: Data management – use of three databases to enter and organize archaeology records, all maps and illustrations will be digitized using graphic programs (Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator), photographs will be labeled, uploaded, and annotated, spatial data will be processed and added to the master archaeology geodatabase, and project records will be prepared for Museum Archives Preparation of reports and management documents - includes environmental reviews of park undertakings, as well as other products such as:consultation letters, project reports, monitoring reports, finding aids, and scope of works. Quality control of products produced by other employees and/or contractors and supervision of other staff and contractors conducting archeological field work and data entry. This position will provide the training necessary for these individuals. This position will include field work duties (25%) where temperatures in the summer regularly exceed 90-100° F and monsoons occur during July-September. Occasional camping will be required. Field duties include any or all of the following: Training crew members on field techniques and methods. Supervising and conducting data entry, digital records management, monitoring of construction activities and will entail - navigating with topographic maps, completing site forms, taking scale photographs, making scale illustrations, conducting condition assessments and fuels assessments, collecting spatial data, producing artifact illustrations, identifying artifacts, and making determinations of eligibility.  Monitoring and treatment activities, along with supplementary documentation - drainage re-routing, barrier installation, social trail eradication, installation of signs, minor stabilization, backfilling, and/or data recovery. Approximately 25% of time will be spent in the field during the course of this position. The Great Basin Institute is a non-profit organization dedicated to advancing environmental research, education, and service throughout the West. GBI’s Research Associate Program provides multidisciplinary capacity for professional support of diverse partnerships across western states while presenting emerging professionals with career-enhancing opportunities in natural/cultural/recreation resource management, ecological conservation, environmental stewardship, and related fields. The Archaeologist will gain exposure to policies and approaches for managing cultural resources on public lands and enhance their experience in standard techniques for archaeological field documentation, management of associated data, and reporting.

Contract Timeline:

52-week appointment beginning February/March 2024 Full time (40 hours/week)

Location:

Zion National Park is a unique geological, natural, and cultural treasure in southwestern Utah. Opportunities for sightseeing, hiking, and camping abound. Humans have occupied this area for approximately 10,000 years and archaeological sites occur throughout the park. Work will be based out of park offices in Springdale, UT.

Compensation and Benefits:

Wage: $28 per hour Housing Stipend: $200/week Camping Per Diem: $40/day (when applicable) Paid leave and holidays Medical, dental, and vision insurance available with fully paid monthly premiums Enrollment in 401K retirement plan, fully vested on Day 1 with up to a 4% employer match

Job Qualifications:

A Bachelor’s degree in Archaeology, Anthropology, Cultural Resource Management, or similar discipline; Relevant field experience in archaeology, anthropology, cultural resource management, or similar discipline; Familiarity with cultural resource management on public lands; An understanding of basic principles and approaches related to performing archaeological site condition assessments and site recordation, Knowledge of archaeology of the Colorado Plateau is preferred; Experience with standard field techniques to survey and assess cultural resources; Ability to navigate and collect data using handheld GPS units and read a topographic map; Exposure to using GIS software (e.g., ArcGIS Pro) to upload, create and manipulate data and maps; Experience using Adobe Photoshop and Adobe Illustrator; Experience working with Microsoft computer programs; Ability to communicate effectively, both written and orally, with a diverse audience; Capacity to work independently and within a team environment; Must be motivated, self-directed, organized, and detail oriented in order to balance multiple tasks simultaneously; Physically fit to work long hours outdoors, carry personal and field equipment, and withstand the climatic rigors of the desert; Willingness and ability to camp for consecutive days, as needed, in backcountry settings; and Possess a clean, valid, state-issued driver’s license with the ability to safely operate a 4WD vehicle on unimproved roads. The successful applicant must complete a Department of Interior (DOI) Background Investigation (BI) or submit paperwork to NPS human resources indicating an active and fully adjudicated BI has already been completed prior to beginning this position. https://www.vscyberhosting.com/greatbasin/Careers.aspx?req=2023-CRS-049&type=JOBDESCR

ARCHAEOLOGY TECHNICIAN AT LAKE MEAD NATIONAL RECREATION AREA

Job Code: 2023-CRS-048 Location: Boulder City State: Nevada Program: Cultural Resources Contract Length: 6 Months

Job Description:

Archeological Technician at Lake Mead National Recreation Area The Great Basin Institute, in cooperation with Lake Mead National Recreation Area (LAKE), is recruiting an Archeological Technician to join the Research Associate (RA) Program. The RA will work under the direction of the Park Archeologist and Cultural Resource Manager to assist with archeological field work, museum work, lab analysis, data processing, and reporting throughout the park. Field work includes surveying for cultural resources, construction monitoring, recording and documenting cultural resources, condition assessments of known sites, and National Register of Historic Places eligibility assessments in support of Section 106 and 110 of the National Historic Preservation Act compliance and research projects. This position will be expected to learn and draw upon the following in order to accomplish project objectives: • Knowledge of cultural resource management, including laws (National Historic Preservation Act) and National Register of Historic Places (NRHP) criteria; • Ability to implement field projects and maintain productivity with changing priorities and tight timelines; • Accurately complete and submit forms in a timely manner in support of SHPO and NHPA reporting requirements; • Critically review data collection needs for cultural resource assessments and surveys; • Critically identify and assess potential impacts on cultural resources; • Ability to effectively work as a team member and manage an archeology field crew of 2 to 4 crew members and volunteers in remote locations; • Large-scale cultural resource survey experience; • Cultural resource site recording, complete in field documentation and associated site records; • Artifact identification and age/use interpretation; • Navigate using topographic maps, compass, etc.; • Ability to utilize ArcGIS software to build maps, organize and manage data, and manipulate data layers; • Experience operating hand-held GPS equipment for navigation and electronic field data collection; experience post-processing field data, a plus; • Utilize Field Maps application with tablet for field site documentation; • Accurate and detailed data entry into variety of databases; • Ability to write reports summarizing current field work, sites documented, previous survey; • Work with current aerial photos, GIS, archival documents (historic maps and literature) to develop historic context; • Back country navigation and driving on primitive roads with 4WD vehicles; and • Back country camp for extended periods of time.

Contract Timeline:

• 6-month appointment beginning January 2024; potential to extend pending positive performance review and available funds • Full time (40 hours/week); some overtime and weekend work may occasionally be required

Location:

This Research Associate position will be based out of Boulder City, Nevada where the Lake Mead National Recreation Area Headquarters is located. It is a 20-minute drive from the city of Henderson which lies on the outskirts of Las Vegas. Lake Mead National Recreation Area encompasses 1.5 million acres in southern Nevada and northwestern Arizona, in the transition of the Mojave and Sonoran Deserts, including mountains, canyons, valleys, and two vast lakes. It hosts 7.5 million visitors per year. From the mouth of the Grand Canyon, the park follows the Arizona-Nevada border along what was formerly 140 miles of the Colorado River. Opportunities for recreation abound.

Compensation and Benefits:

• Wage: $22.50 per hour • Paid leave and holidays • Medical, dental, and vision insurance available after your first month of employment • Camping Per Diem: $20/day (when applicable) • Training opportunities

Job Qualifications:

This position will be expected to learn and draw upon the following in order to accomplish project objectives: • Bachelor’s degree in anthropology, archeology, indigenous peoples studies, or closely related field; • Six months of previous, relevant field experience; OR archeology field methods coursework AND an accredited Archeological Field School; • Possess a clean, valid, state-issued driver’s license with ability to safely operate and maintain a 4WD vehicle on and off paved roads; • Ability to work in harsh and rapidly changing environments, camp in the backcountry for consecutive days, work in all types of weather conditions, traverse uneven terrain, carry a heavy pack in excess of 40lbs, and be in overall good physical condition. Prior experience working in the desert southwest, or similar desert climates is desirable. Lab work is partially sedentary with prolonged standing, walking, and bending often required, as well as lifting and moving of heavy items weighing 40 pounds or more. Completing archeological surveys in the southwest requires the physical endurance to walk over a variety of terrains and in a variety of weather conditions, including extreme heat or cool temperatures. Overnight camping for several days at a time in remote areas is possible. Successful applicant must complete a Department of Interior (DOI) Background Investigation (BI) or submit paperwork to NPS human resources indicating an active and fully adjudicated BI has already been completed prior to beginning position. If you already have a fully adjudicated BI, please let us know in your application. https://www.vscyberhosting.com/greatbasin/Careers.aspx?req=2023-CRS-048&type=JOBDESCR

ARCHAEOLOGY CREW MEMBER LAKE MEAD NATIONAL RECREATION AREA

Job Code: 2023-CRS-047 Location: Boulder City State: Nevada Program: Cultural Resources Contract Length: 6 Months

Job Description:

The Great Basin Institute, in cooperation with Lake Mead National Recreation Area (LAKE), is recruiting one archeological crew member. The archeological crew member will work under the direction of the Crew Lead with guidance from the Park Archeologist and Cultural Resource Manager to assist with archeological field work, museum work, lab analysis, data processing, and reporting throughout the park. Field work includes surveying for cultural resources, construction monitoring, recording, and documenting cultural resources, condition assessments of known sites, and National Register of Historic Places eligibility assessments in support of Section 106 and 110 compliance and research projects. This position will be expected to learn and draw upon the following in order to accomplish project objectives: Knowledge of cultural resource management, including laws (National Historic Preservation Act) and National Register of Historic Places (NRHP) criteria; Ability to perform field projects and work in team environment; Ability to work in an archeology field crew of 2 to 4 crew members and volunteers in remote locations; Navigate and utilize topographic maps, compass, etc.; GIS/GPS use and implementation; Make publishable maps using ArcPro; Utilize Esri Field Maps with tablet for field site documentation; Archeological survey field experience; Cultural resource site recording, complete in field documentation and associated site records; Detailed and accurate field notes; Artifact identification and age/use interpretation; Accurate and detailed data entry into variety of databases; Ability to write reports summarizing current field work, sites documented, previous survey; Prepare documents for archival curation; Work with current aerial photos, GIS, archival documents (historic maps and literature) to develop historic context; Back country navigation and driving on primitive roads with 4WD vehicle; and Back country camp for extended periods of time. Compensation Rate of pay: $18/hour Park housing may be provided. Limited Health, Dental and Vision Insurance will be completely paid for at no cost to you by the Great Basin Institute and available starting after your first month of service. Camping Per Diem: $20/day (when applicable) Training opportunities.

Contract Timeline:

• Six-month appointment beginning January 2024 or upon completion of a Department of Interior background investigation • Potential for an extension, pending available funding and positive performance review • 40 hours per week; some overtime and weekend work may occasionally be required Successful applicant must complete a Department of Interior (DOI) Background Investigation (BI) or submit paperwork to NPS human resources indicating an active and fully adjudicated BI has already been completed prior to beginning position. If you already have a fully adjudicated BI, please let us know in your application.

Location:

This Research Associate position will be based out of Boulder City, Nevada where the Lake Mead National Recreation Area Headquarters is located. It is a 20-minute drive from the city of Henderson which lies on the outskirts of Las Vegas. Lake Mead National Recreation Area encompasses 1.5 million acres in southern Nevada and northwestern Arizona, in the transition of the Mojave and Sonoran Deserts, including mountains, canyons, valleys, and two vast lakes. It hosts 7.5 million visitors per year. From the mouth of the Grand Canyon, the park follows the Arizona-Nevada border along what was formerly 140 miles of the Colorado River. Opportunities for recreation abound.

Job Qualifications:

Required: • Bachelor’s degree in anthropology, archeology, indigenous peoples studies, or closely related field; • Six months of previous, relevant field experience; OR archeology field methods coursework AND an accredited Archeological Field School; • Possess a clean, valid, state-issued driver’s license with ability to safely operate and maintain a 4WD vehicle on and off paved roads; • Ability to work in harsh and rapidly changing environments, camp in the backcountry for consecutive days, work in all types of weather conditions, traverse uneven terrain, carry a heavy pack in excess of 40lbs, and be in overall good physical condition. Prior experience working in the desert southwest, or similar desert climates, desirable. Lab work is partially sedentary with prolonged standing, walking, and bending often required, as well as lifting and moving of heavy items weighing 40 pounds or more. Completing archeological surveys in the southwest requires the physical endurance to walk up to 10 miles daily over a variety of terrains and in a variety of weather conditions, including extreme heat. Overnight camping for several days at a time in remote areas is possible.

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CREW CHIEF – Fulltime/Temporary (with Potential for Fulltime/Permanent) – $24 to $26/hour or $1 to $3 over SCA (i.e., McNamara-O’Hara Service Contract Act) rates for Federal work.

A master’s degree is also preferable for a Crew Chief-level position, but a minimum of a bachelor’s degree with appropriate experience may be acceptable. The successful candidate either will be currently permitted or meet the qualifications to be immediately permitted as a Crew Chief with a variety of public land managing agencies at the Federal and state level. Crew Chiefs must have the ability to supervise crews under the direction and guidance of the Project Director. Crew Chiefs must be able to work in remote locations through rugged terrain involving camping for a week or more at a time. Again, a clean driving record and the ability to work out-of-town for multiple sequential field sessions are also essential.

The successful candidate will provide demonstrable expertise supervising a crew and ensuring that all paperwork and documentation are clear, consistent, and organized before submitting to the Project Director. The Crew Chief has the potential to be offered a Full Time/Permanent position and potential to advance to the level of Project Director.

FIELD TECHNICIAN – Fulltime/Temporary - $22 to $24/hour on non-Federal Projects. SCA rates for Federal work range from $21.90 to $25.50/hour depending on the state and county. Prospective Field Technician candidates for the 2024 field season can expect Fulltime/Temporary work from March through November, but it is possible the field season may begin early and continue through the end of 2024. Prospective candidates should have a bachelor’s degree in Archaeology/Anthropology/History or similar field. At least one year of experience is preferred, though not required. The candidate will be expected to be able to survey in remote locations, over rough terrain, for camping sessions that are typically 8 days long, and occasionally longer. The 8 days sessions include the travel days on either end, and EnviroSystems provides transportation to the project location. Sessions that exceed 8 days are rare, but EnviroSystems does pay overtime in those circumstances. Some projects may require archaeological monitoring, testing, or data recovery, but the majority of work is expected to be large block surveys in remote areas. All remote or out of town work pays per diem. Per diem varies by project but exceeds base GSA rates.

If interested in any of the above positions, please submit a cover letter and detailed curriculum vitae with references to: jwhiting@esmaz.com and dhart@esmaz.com

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PROJECT DIRECTOR – Fulltime/Permanent – $52,000 to $65,000/year commensurate with experience.

The successful candidate either will be currently permitted or meet the qualifications to be immediately permitted as a Project Director/Field Director with a variety of public land managing agencies at the Federal and state level with particular emphasis the on U.S. Forest Service and Bureau of Land Management, and in Arizona, Utah, Nevada, and New Mexico. Experience in California, Idaho, west Texas, and western Colorado is also beneficial but not necessary. The position requires the ability to supervise cultural resources surveys and other archaeological projects in remote locations and over steep terrain, and often requires camping for a week or more at a time. Therefore, a clean driving record and the ability to work out-of-town for multiple sequential field sessions are also essential. The successful candidate will provide demonstrable expertise supervising all aspects of cultural resources survey, site recording and site significance evaluations, as well as technical report writing. Experience with archaeological, monitoring, testing and data recovery is a plus but is not required. Candidates should be well-versed with the completion of survey forms (from a variety of states and federal agencies, but particularly those noted above), operating GPS units with a data recorder, and conducting quality control/quality assurance reviews of data. The ideal candidate will possess knowledge of Federal cultural resources regulations (particularly National Historic Preservation Act Section 106 compliance), the ability to coordinate and communicate with agencies and clients and manage budgets and schedules. The candidates also should be motivated, resourceful, dedicated, and organized. Applicants must have at least a master’s degree in Anthropology or Archaeology and a minimum of five years of work experience as a supervisory archaeologist (e.g., Crew Chief, Project/Field Director). This position also has potential for advancement to Principal Investigator/Project Manager, if or when the candidate meets the necessary requirements. The ideal candidate is someone who desires a long-term career in archaeology/CRM (preferably with EnviroSystems) with advancements in responsibilities and commensurate compensation based on demonstrable abilities and competence.

Project Director Responsibilities

• Managing cultural resource projects of various scopes and sizes
• Supervising archaeological field crews
• Directing cultural resources inventories with in-field analyses and documentation of prehistoric and/or historic artifacts and archaeological features

• Authoring and editing site documentation forms and writing technical reports
• Completing projects within schedule and on budget
• Effectively and accurately communicating with agency compliance personnel, clients, and coworkers

Project Director Qualifications

• Graduate degree in archaeology or anthropology
• At least 5 years supervisory archaeology and fieldwork experience
• Ability to be listed on EnviroSystems’ various federal and state cultural resource permits
• Excellent communication, organizational, and time management skills
• Good technical writing skills with a record of completing, editing, and producing cultural resource compliance reports, and meeting deadlines
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office products
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment requiring multitasking, task prioritization, and responsibility/task delegation without strict supervision

EnviroSystems Management, Inc. Permanent Full-time Employee Status / Benefits

• Permanent (year-long, year after year employment; not project to project and not employed as a contractor)
• Full-time (40 hours per week; not “on-call” or “as needed”)
• Employer-paid medical insurance (includes Dental, Vision, and Long-term Disability), Health Savings Account with annual employer contributions, 401(k) plan with employer match up to 3%, paid sick leave, and paid vacation.

If interested in the above position, please submit a cover letter and detailed curriculum vitae with references to: jwhiting@esmaz.com and dhart@esmaz.com

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The Desert Research Institute (DRI) in Las Vegas, NV is accepting applications for a Staff Research Scientist, Archaeologist.  This is a faculty position that serves in an archaeology support role for DRI Archaeology Principal Investigators (PIs). Key responsibilities include:

• Assisting with identification, evaluation, finding of effect assessment, management recommendation, and proposed treatment activities related to archaeological inventories, surface collections, subsurface testing and data recoveries, and geoarchaeological studies.
• Assisting with pedestrian inventories, resource documentation, and surface and subsurface investigations.
• Assisting with archaeological and geoarchaeological laboratory work.
• Assisting with preparation of site forms, preparing maps using a Geographic Information System (GIS), and other resource-related documents.
• Organizing data for technical reports.
• Assisting with archaeological and geoarchaeological technical report writing.
• Assisting with preparing hard copy deliverables for distribution to clients, tribes, and members of the public.

Required Qualifications

• Master’s degree from an accredited institution in Anthropology, Archaeology, Physical Geography, or Interdisciplinary Studies that combine one or more of these disciplines
• Experience working on governmental agency Section 106 compliance projects
• Experience with pedestrian inventories and/or geoarchaeological investigations
• Ability to conduct fieldwork in remote settings sometimes in extreme temperatures
• Basic knowledge of archaeological data recovery procedures, subsurface excavations, and geoarchaeological investigations
• Basic knowledge of Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act, the National Register of Historic Places, and 36 CFR Part 800
• Working knowledge of ArcGIS Pro software
• Excellent writing and communication skills
• Excellent organizational skills

Conditions of Employment

• US Citizenship is required due to project funding
• This position requires the willingness and ability to work in remote and extreme temperatures.
• Ability to travel for extended periods of time

Compensation/Benefits

The minimum annual starting salary for the Staff Research Scientist position is $56,267. Salary is commensurate with experience and education. DRI offers a benefits package that includes health, dental, vision, and life insurance; including 17.50% retirement match, 24 annual leave days, beginning balance of 30 sick leave days, 12 paid holidays, educational benefits, and the choice of three health insurance plans that can be supplemented with flexible spending accounts or health savings accounts. Additionally, there is no state income tax and no social security deduction. This position is eligible for relocation assistance.

Organizational Summary

The Desert Research Institute (DRI) is a recognized world leader in basic and applied environmental research. Committed to scientific excellence and integrity, DRI faculty, students/postdocs who work alongside them, and staff have developed scientific knowledge and innovative technologies in research projects around the globe.

Since 1959, DRI’s research has advanced scientific knowledge on topics ranging from humans’ impact on the environment to the environment’s effect on humans. DRI’s cutting-edge science and inspiring solutions support Nevada’s diverse economy, provide science-based educational opportunities, and inform policymakers, business leaders, and community members. With campuses in Las Vegas and Reno, DRI serves as the non-profit research arm of the Nevada System of Higher Education.

Qualified individuals interested in this position must apply online at: 

https://nshe.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/DRI-External/job/DRI---Las-Vegas-NV/Staff-Research-Scientist--Archaeologist_R0139455

Hiring may occur early in the recruiting process.  Recruitment will close without notice when a hiring decision has been made. More detailed information about DRI may be found at www.dri.edu.  For questions regarding this position or assistance with your application, please call the recruiting office at 702-862-5548.

The School of Human Evolution and Social Change (SHESC) at Arizona State University is recruiting one Postdoctoral Research Scholar under the supervision of the Curator of Collections, Center for Archaeology and Society Repository (CASR). The postdoctoral research scholar will oversee the documentation and organization of archaeological collections subject to the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA) from Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA) administered land. Human remains, funerary objects, and other cultural items were removed from Tribal reservation lands by staff of the Office of Cultural Resource Management and faculty of the former Department of Anthropology. To assist the BIA with repatriation, the collections must be located, inventoried, compared to existing documentation, and readied for repatriation. Additionally, non-NAGPRA collections will be prepared for transfer of custody, as specified by the BIA.

This is an in-person, full-time, fiscal-year, term-limited 1-year position, which may be renewable for a second year, contingent on funding and satisfactory performance. Job expectations are contingent on current and future obligations specified in BIA cooperative agreement. Applicants must be within five years of receipt of their Ph.D. to be considered. The anticipated start date is January of 2024.

Minimum qualifications:

• Ph.D. in anthropology or related fields by the time of appointment.
• Demonstrated commitment to working with faculty, staff, students and communities to advance the principles of the ASU Charter

Desired qualifications:

• Experience in Human Osteology and Archeology
• Demonstrated knowledge of U.S. Southwest archaeology
• NAGPRA related collections documentation experience;
• Demonstrated knowledge of the appropriate handling of curated archaeological collections;
• Demonstrated supervisory experience with student workers;
• Evidence of excellent organizational and project management skills;
• Experience working independently and collaboratively in a team.

To apply, please submit application materials electronically to http://apply.interfolio.com/135680, please submit application materials electronically.

Required materials include:

1. a cover letter outlining qualifications and previous research
2. a current curriculum vitae, and
3. up-to-date contact information (including email addresses) for three professional references.

General questions about this position should be directed to Dr. Christopher Caseldine (ccaseldi@asu.edu).

Initial deadline for complete applications is November 29, 2023; if position not filled, review of complete applications will occur every two weeks thereafter until the search is closed.

The fiscal year (12-month) salary for this position is $55,000 along with competitive benefits through ASU including health insurance, paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays. The postdoctoral research scholar must be in residence in the greater-Phoenix metropolitan area during the appointment.

Information about SHESC can be found at http://shesc.asu.edu. Information about research areas can be found at https://shesc.asu.edu/research/collections.

A background check is required for employment.

Arizona State University is a VEVRAA Federal Contractor and an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, sex, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other basis protected by law. ASU’s full non-discrimination statement (ACD 401) is located on the ASU website at: https://www.asu.edu/aad/manuals/acd/acd401.html and https://www.asu.edu/titleIX/

In compliance with federal law, ASU prepares an annual report on campus security and fire safety programs and resources. ASU’s Annual Security and Fire Safety Report is available online at https://www.asu.edu/police/PDFs/ASU-Clery-Report.pdf. You may request a hard copy of the report by contacting the ASU Police Department at 480-965-3456.

The Arizona State Museum (ASM) Archaeological Records Office (ARO) is hiring an Archaeological Records Specialist (PC2).

The position is a 1.0 full-time equivalency (FTE) university staff position within the Collections Division of the ASM, University of Arizona (UA), reporting to the ARO manager. The position assists in the administration and implementation of the Arizona Antiquities Act (AAA; A.R.S. 41-841 et seq.), and ensures compliance with all related policies and procedures outlined by state and federal laws and Arizona Board of Regents (ABOR) rules. The incumbent will process, manage, curate, and facilitate access to archaeological site and project records in the ARO. Using archaeological records held in the ARO and other ASM offices, they will conduct research on behalf of clients in CRM archaeology.

The ideal candidate for this position will model the highest degree of professionalism, work ethic, and interpersonal engagement with colleagues and clients while working to support the museum’s state-mandated programs and policies. The successful candidate will be a self-starter who takes initiative to master new skills, works to improve functionality and efficiency, and can independently manage specific projects to successful completion while contributing to a highly integrated team environment. Applicants should be respectful and considerate of the responsibilities involved when working with archaeological information, archives, and cultural objects.

Established in 1893, Arizona State Museum is the oldest and largest anthropological research facility in the U.S. Southwest, with expansive collections that are exceptional resources for the study, teaching, and appreciation of the region’s 13,000-year human history.

The Arizona State Museum and the University of Arizona are situated on land that has been home to Indigenous peoples for 13,000 years. Today, the Tucson area is home to the O’odham and the Pascua Yaqui. Currently, there are 22 federally recognized tribes with reservation lands in the state of Arizona.

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; state and optional retirement plans; access to UA recreation and cultural activities; and more!

Duties and Responsibilities:

Approximately 50 percent of the employee’s time is spent on submission review and curation of archaeological site and project records in the ARO. The other 50 percent of the employee’s time is spent performing tasks that allow ASM’s clients to access, use, and understand the ARO’s archaeological records.

Submission Review and Curation:

• Receives and reviews project submission materials (ASM Site Cards, Project Registration Forms, reports, and digital images) by checking for completeness, communicating results to clients, and preparing submission materials for curation.
• Conducts project tracking that includes entering incoming job information into workflows contained within the Mandated Programs databases.
• Assesses payment status and maintains a database inventory of incoming project submission materials.
• Maintains paper and electronic records, including USGS 7.5-minute quadrangle maps illustrating archaeological site boundaries.

Assisting ASM’s Clients with ARO Records:

• Assists with in-office and virtual ARO visitor services, including providing access to and facilitating use of archaeological records and USGS 7.5-minute maps.
• Fulfills document requests that may include archaeological reports, ASM site cards, and Project Registration Forms.
• Conducts archaeological records research for archaeologists and for non-archaeologists, prepares summary reports of the results, and produces GIS-generated maps.
• Assists with supervision and training of ARO students and volunteers.

Additional Duties:

• Additional duties may be assigned including (but not limited to) providing assistance to the ASM AAA Permits Office, the State Repatriation Office, and the Repository, as appropriate.
• Works in person on the University of Arizona’s Tucson campus.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge of archaeological principles, methods, practices, and vocabulary.
• Knowledge of geographic information systems (GIS) principles, methods, and practices, or a willingness to learn them within the first year of employment.
• Ability to work with ASM’s software, including Microsoft Access, Word, Excel, and Outlook. Willingness to learn new software and technology, such as EMu and Quickbase.
• Good verbal and written communication skills, attention to detail, and excellent organizational skills.
• Ability to develop and manage multiple and diverse records-related projects to completion.
• Exceptional team building, multi-tasking, interpersonal, and organizational skills, and the ability to create personal relationships and communicate well with diverse groups.
• Demonstrable high-level of competence with Microsoft Access, Word, and Excel.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Anthropology or equivalent advanced learning attained through professional level experience and 3 years of relevant work experience, or equivalent combination of education and work experience required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Anthropology or a relevant field.
• 3+ years of archaeological experience working with a cultural resources management firm or agency in the American Southwest.
• Experience doing data entry for archaeological project and site records.
• Experience working with archival records.
• Experience using ASM standards for archaeological fieldwork and reporting, especially for Arizona Antiquities Act-permitted work on state lands.
• Experience reading USGS 7.5-minute quadrangle maps and an understanding of Universal Transverse Mercator (UTM) coordinates and the Public Lands Survey System (PLSS).
• Experience with ESRI ArcGIS software, especially creating/editing shapefiles and exporting maps.
• Experience working with AZSITE, the online GIS that serves as a consolidated informational network of recorded cultural resources for the State of Arizona.
• Experience working with relational databases, especially with import/export functions and query and report creation.
• Experience and skill in customer service.

Salary: $47,356

Contact Information: Kathryn MacFarland kmacfarl@arizona.edu

Documents Needed to Apply: Resume and Cover Letter

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Salary

$19.24 - $30.78 Hourly; $40,018 - $64,029 Annually; This position is a Pay Band 60

Posting Details

THIS POSTING WILL BE USED FOR ONGOING RECRUITMENT AND MAY CLOSE AT ANY TIME.    APPLICANT LISTS MAY BE SCREENED MORE THAN ONCE.

Why does the job exist?

Please visit us at  www.newmexicoculture.org

Created in 1978 by the New Mexico Legislature, the Department of Cultural Affairs (DCA) represents New Mexico's dedication to preserving and celebrating the cultural integrity and diversity of our state. The Department oversees a broad range of New Mexico's arts and cultural heritage agencies. These include 15 divisions representing a variety of programs and services.


The Faunal Analyst position (Anthropologist-Archaeologist O) conducts analysis (taxonomic identification, body part definition, and processing evidence) of animal and, as needed, human remains from archaeological sites excavated by Office of Archaeological Studies (OAS) and other organizations and works on archaeological projects for clients.

How does it get done?

Conducts processing, inventory, and analysis of faunal and human remains for OAS projects. Provides bone identifications at time of discovery by OAS or others as requested. Works with Project Directors to understand project goals, timelines, and budgets. Conducts analyses with a focus on analytical quality while staying within prescribed timelines and budget. This position produces analytical and research data summaries for analyzed remains and sites and authors reports detailing results of archaeological field investigations and analyses under the supervision of the Project Director. The position also prepares faunal and/or human remains analysis sections of reports and conducts research within prescribed timelines and make revisions when requested in a timely manner. The employee will occasionally operate in outdoor settings and assist with the archaeological survey, test excavation, monitoring, and data recovery activities as assigned. This position requires an ability to conduct a full day of work in remote settings carrying necessary equipment and an understanding of the types of artifacts and features that may be encountered. This position also participates in OAS Education Outreach program, in the planning and implementation of innovative education programs, and aids in the development of such relationships with other DCA divisions.

Who are the customers?

This position serves private clients, state and federal agencies, Native American tribes, and the general public.

Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate has a Master's degree in Archaeology or Anthropology with one (1) year of archaeological survey and excavation experience; at least six (6) months of experience in New Mexico archaeology; extensive graduate or professional training in faunal analysis and some training in human remains analysis; prior experience excavating human burials and is qualified to be permitted on the unmarked human burial excavation permit.

Minimum Qualification

Associate's degree in Archaeology or Anthropology and two (2) years of experience in archaeology survey, excavation, analysis and/or reporting. Substitutions Apply. See Substitution Table below.

Substitution Table

These combinations of education and experience qualify you for the position:

	Education		Experience		Education		Experience
1	High School Diploma or Equivalent	AND	4 years of experience	OR	High School Diploma or Equivalent	AND	4 years of experience
2	Associate's degree in the field(s) specified in the minimum qualification	AND	2 years of experience	Associate's degree or higher in any field	AND	4 years of experience
3	Bachelor's degree or higher in the field(s) specified in the minimum qualification	AND	0 years of experience

• Education and years of experience must be related to the purpose of the position.
  
• If Minimum Qualification requires a specific number of "semester hours" in a field (e.g. 6 semester hours in Accounting), applicants MUST have those semester hours in order to meet the minimum qualifications. No substitutions apply for semester hours.

Employment Requirements

Must possess and maintain a current Defensive Driving Course Certificate from the State of New Mexico or must pass and receive Defensive Driving Course Certification as a condition of continued employment.  Must possess and maintain a valid New Mexico Driver's License.

Working Conditions

Work is performed in the field and in a laboratory setting. Field settings can include remote locations. Late hours, weekends, on call, and call back work may be occasionally required. Ability to travel on occasion, including overnights and evening work. Must be able to lift up to 25 lbs.

Supplemental Information

Benefits:

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Agency Contact Information: Thatcher Seltzer-Rogers (505) 946-8414 or Email: thatcher.seltzer-rogers@dca.nm.govEmail

For information on Statutory Requirements for this position, click the Classification Description link on the job advertisement.

Bargaining Unit Position

This position is covered by a collective bargaining agreement and all terms/conditions of that agreement apply and must be adhered to.

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