Tierra Right of Way Services has been conducting cultural resource projects in the American Southwest for nearly twenty-five (25) years. We are committed to meeting our client's land services needs in the highest quality manner, delivered with the highest ethical and professional standards.
We are seeking a full-time archaeological Field Director to assist with numerous upcoming projects in Arizona and New Mexico. Tierra offers a cooperative, professional, and family-friendly work environment with excellent opportunities for career growth.
The Field Director implements and reports on the field operations of cultural resource management projects. He or she will oversee crew members conducting archaeological surveys and excavations and authors technical reports on project findings.
Essential Functions and Requirements:
Directs fieldwork and supervises field crews on multiple small surveys and/or monitoring projects as well as larger block surveys and excavations
Conducts small-scale field projects without crew assistance
Reports on field investigations and provides higher-level staff with staffing and scheduling input.
Acts as the Safety Officer on field projects and conducts daily safety meetings with crew
Writes reports and prepares forms to pertinent agency standards
Delegates tasks to junior staff
Resolves problems in field and office settings
Trains crew members in field methods, form preparation and report writing
Assists in the preparation of scopes of work and budgets for proposals
Performs other related responsibilities as needed
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
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
Current knowledge of literature and professional reports
Ability to maintain confidentiality
Strong communication skills
Strong interpersonal skills, including the ability to interact and collaborate with all levels of management and staff
Ability to work as a team player
Attention to organization, detail and accuracy
Knowledge of utilizing MS Word, Excel, and Outlook applications
Ability to plan, organize, and prioritize work
Expert field skills including ability to use Garmin and Trimble GPS units for mapping and navigation.
Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
Mental and Physical Requirements:
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.
The Field Director must be able to express and exchange ideas with others, adapt well in the face of workplace stressors, organize thoughts and ideas into understandable terminology, understand complex problems and collaborate with others to explore alternative solutions, plan, direct and coordinate the work activities of others and work under pressure.
The Field Director must be able to lift and carry up to 30 pounds on a frequent basis, carry a day pack weighing 20 pounds, climb in and out of trenches or excavation units using ramps and ladders on a frequent basis, hike in rough terrain and move self in different positions to accomplish tasks. Must be able to operate computer equipment and a motor vehicle.
Travel:
This position requires frequent overnight travel and extended stays. Some projects require camping in remote environments.
Work Environment:
This position requires work in remote areas and frequent exposure to outdoor elements, wildlife, rough terrain, and extreme temperatures.
Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in Anthropology, Archaeology, Heritage Management, or related field
Four (4) years' experience in cultural, heritage, and/or environmental compliance industry.
Valid Drivers License.
Preferred Qualifications:
Master’s degree in Anthropology, Archaeology, Heritage Management, or related field
Qualified to be listed in Tierra’s cultural resource investigation permits for the State, Bureau of Land Management, U.S. Forest Service, and/or other regulatory agencies.
Training in an analytic specialty (ceramics, lithics, faunal) or an aspect of environmental archaeology.