Associate Archaeologist | Field Director | Great Basin

Company Profile Chronicle Heritage is a solution-driven heritage consulting firm that prides itself on employing the best cultural resource management 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 seeking Associate Archaeologists to serve as Field Directors on projects throughout Nevada, Utah, and Idaho. Under the supervision of the Office Principal/Team Lead, Principal Investigator, and Project Managers, the Field Director will be responsible for the following duties:

• Oversee and lead archaeological crews in all manner of fieldwork, including pedestrian surveys, testing/data recovery projects, and construction monitoring
• Provide training to new staff, including field and laboratory staff
• Complete office work, including technical writing related to pre- and post-field activities
• Direct collection, analysis, and interpretation of data; formulate recommendations and solutions to highly complex problems or those involving risk
• Work with Chronicle Heritage Office Principals/Team Leads, Principal Investigators, Project Managers, and other staff to implement project-specific instructions and methods
• Observe and uphold Chronicle Heritage's Fieldwork Procedures and Health and Safety requirements
• Be willing to travel and stay overnight on short- and long-term projects

Hire Type: Hourly, as needed Schedule: Availability to work full-time, as needed Location: Nevada, Utah, Idaho Required Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience directing fieldwork for CRM projects
• 2+ years of experience with analysis and technical report writing
• Preference given to currently permitted Field Director/Crew Chief on Bureau of Land Management Cultural Resource Use Permit in Nevada. If able, please provide permit number and BLM experience table with application.
• Expertise in archaeological field methods and data collection
• Able to be permitted as a Field Director/Crew Chief on Bureau of Land Management Cultural Resource Use Permits and Permits for Archaeological Investigations for Nevada, Utah, Idaho (ARPA Permits).
• Capable of walking/hiking several miles daily, over all types of terrain carrying all necessary supplies and equipment, and able to excavate in a variety of conditions (heat, wind, cold, rain/snow). 
• Proficient organizational, scheduling, and budget management skills
• Highly adaptable to dynamic project needs, ability to forecast and strategize efficient approach for survey in various terrain, ability and willingness to mentor other field staff, possess positive attitude, and overall team oriented
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project)
• Proficient with using iPad and GIS based applications for site documentation and recording
• Reliable transportation and driving record that meets Chronicle Heritage standards for driving company and/or rented vehicles.
• Ability to camp and own necessary camping gear for remote dispersed camping in various terrain and all weather conditions

Preferred Skills

• Advanced degree in anthropology, archaeology, or a closely related field
• Meet or exceed the Secretary of the Interior’s Professional Qualification Standards for Archaeology
• Listed on (or ability to be listed on) the Register of Professional Archaeologists
• Qualified to be permitted as a Field Director
• Demonstrable experience supervising field crews during archaeological studies
• Experience writing cultural resource technical reports and letters
• Prior experience with Trimble GPS and/or ArcGIS Collector/Survey123/Field Maps apps
• Familiarity with GPS and GIS data collection in the field, including ArcCollector, Field Maps and/or Codifi
• Familiarity with Section 106 processes and NRHP eligibility criteria for sites
• Ability to endure adverse environmental conditions, including hot and cold temperatures, precipitation, and challenging terrain for sustained durations
• Excellent attention to detail, a positive work ethic, reliability, and commitment to working both independently and in a team environment
• Strong organizational skills with task and time management
• Excellent leadership skills in the field

Physical And Mental Requirements And Work Environment

• Regular fieldwork or on-site inspections are required, which necessitates ability to frequently travel/drive a vehicle (sight, hearing, and manual manipulation of driving mechanisms), cognitive ability to plan travel, use maps or GPS navigation systems.
• May require ambulation and movement to enable walking or hiking 10+ miles per day on rough and/or hazardous terrain and occasional climbing, crouching, kneeling, balancing on rough terrain. Fieldwork may involve exposure to conditions of rain, sun, heat, wind, dust, etc., with exposure to animals, plants, wet conditions, biting insects, poison oak, etc. May require use of respiratory equipment.
• Some fieldwork may require carrying loads up to 25 pounds or work around heavy construction equipment.
• Vision is required to observe environmental phenomena and record and translate observations into text (either keyboard entry on a computer or dictation and audio translation of recording to Standard English scientific text).
• Mental requirements include ability to organize one’s own work or that of crew members; ability to recognize and observe scientific data and analyze data as well as ability to perform calculations. Must also be able to observe social and professional interactions and respond appropriately.
• Some work is performed primarily in an indoor environment and requires sustained sitting and use of fingers, hands, and arms to operate a computer and perform keyboard entry of data or document preparation (or equivalent with accommodation). Must also be able to operation standard office equipment (phone, copy machine, FAX machine, etc.)

Additional Information Chronicle Heritage is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status, or any other basis covered by appropriate law. All employment is decided based on qualifications, merit, and business need.
Chronicle Heritage complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and considers reasonable accommodation measures that may be necessary for eligible applicants/employees to perform essential functions. EEO/AA/M/F/Veteran/Disabled. If you require assistance with submitting the application, please contact accommodations@chronicleheritage.com.