Chronicle Heritage is Hiring an Archaeological Field Director | Fresno, CA Near Fresno, CA
Company Profile
Chronicle Heritage (formerly PaleoWest) 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
The archaeological field director position will primarily provide support to our Fresno office but will also work other offices throughout California and the West Coast. The candidate will need to be able to work independently or as a part of a team of professionals. The candidate will be required lead crews on archaeological survey, archaeological testing, and archaeological data recovery projects and must be able to walk several miles daily, over all types of terrain, and be able to excavate in a variety of conditions. In addition to fieldwork duties, the candidate may be called upon to assist in the preparation of reports and assist senior staff. Travel to field projects is expected. Familiarity with the cultural history of California and knowledge of state and federal cultural resource regulations is a plus.
Hire Type: Full-time, hourly.
Schedule: Monday-Friday, weekend work depending on project needs.
Location: Fresno, California
Required Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in archaeology, anthropology, or a closely related field
3 years of professional archaeological experience
1 years of proven experience directing archaeological field crews
Valid driver’s license
Preferred Skills
Must be highly organized and able to communicate effectively with supervisors and co-workers.
Previous experience with mapping equipment and other special application equipment (e.g., total station, GPS, tablets, etc.)
Must possess a positive and energetic attitude
Additional Information
Chronicle Heritageparticipates 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 underrepresented groups, women, and members of the LGBTQIA community to apply.