On-Call Archaeological Field Director

** Qualified candidates must be listed on the NM SHPO Directory at the Supervisory Archaeologist/Crew Chief level**

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt, Hourly

Reports To: Project Manager II

Job Type: On-Call, Variable-Time

Compensation: $32 - $41 per hour, based on relevant experience

Ideal candidates can be located anywhere within the Southwestern United States. New Mexico area preferred.

About Eocene Environmental Group:

Our team has spent the past two decades providing environmental, utility vegetation management (UVM), software and sustainability services. We are fortunate to be a part of the Wright Service Corp. family, which has helped us establish a strong foundation for continued growth and success.

Through a strategic alignment of values and goals, four Wright Service Corp. entities joined and integrated into one, operating as Eocene Environmental Group. These four entities are:

• Forestry & Utility Division
• Environmental Division
• Technology & Innovation Division
• Sustainability Division

JOB SUMMARY: The Archaeological Field Director will plan and support cultural resources projects throughout New Mexico, including fieldwork coordination, field data management, deliverables preparation and support, agency coordination, and other cultural resources-related project activities. This is a field-based position, without an in-office requirement.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions:

• Pre-field literature reviews
• Background and archival research
• Plan and coordinate fieldwork
• Conduct Class III (intensive pedestrian) cultural resources inventory
• Document archaeological sites and IOs/IFs
• NRHP eligibility evaluations
• Assess and manage field data collected by others
• Draft deliverables preparation and deliverable revisions
• Conduct archaeological monitoring during various construction activities
• Daily monitoring and/or inspection forms
• Draft monitoring reports
• Coordinate with state and federal agencies
• Maintain regular and punctual attendance at work and meetings
• Support, actively participate, and act in accordance with Wright’s and Eocene Environmental Group's culture of safety and employee ownership
• Comply with applicable federal, state, and local laws, rules, and regulations; maintain knowledge of and follow all company policies and procedures

OTHER DUTIES: Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

• Position will require outside travel

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

• Master's degree in archaeology, anthropology, or closely related field
• Completion of a field school
• Minimum of 4 years of relevant professional experience
• Listed on the New Mexico SHPO Directory at the Supervisory Archaeologist/Crew Chief level
• Proficient in prehistoric and/or historic archaeology statewide in New Mexico
• Proficient in documenting archaeological sites and isolates statewide in New Mexico
• Use hand-held field technology (i.e., ArcGIS phone/tablet application paired with sub-meter GPS receivers)
• Survey an average of 50 acres/8 miles per day (not including resource documentation) and carry personal health and safety equipment (i.e., personal water, sunscreen, etc.)
• Work in moderate weather conditions (fluctuating temperatures and inclement weather, including rain and snow)
• Perform work duties independently and efficiently, while working in a team setting
• Ability to follow instructions and to make adjustments when provided feedback
• Organized, motivated, thorough, accurate, dependable, and trustworthy
• Excellent navigational skills (GPS and compass) and ability to navigate and drive 4WD vehicles
• Ability to read, write, and speak English sufficient to perform job duties and to interact and communicate with employees and vendors

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE:

• Proficiency with ArcGIS Field Maps and Survey123 applications (for phone or tablet)
• Previous NHPA, NEPA, FERC, and/or other cultural or environmental trainings
• Strong writing and editing skills
• Strong communication and organization skills
• Authored multiple archaeological site forms and inventory reports
• Prior experience supporting state and federal agencies