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Archaeology Crew Chief

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Albuquerque, NM Full Time
POSTED ON 9/13/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 10/12/2026

Archaeology Crew Chief

Requisition ID req35013
Working Title Archaeology Crew Chief
Position Grade 10
Position Summary

Under direct supervision, oversees and leads an archaeological crew during archaeological surveys and excavation projects. Oversees the collection, recording, and interpretation of archaeological data in the field, and coordinates laboratory processing and analysis activities. Assists in the preparation of final descriptive, analytical, and technical reports for publication, and contributes chapters to technical reports.

 

See the Position Description for additional information.

Conditions of Employment
  • Possession of a valid United States driver's license is a requirement for this job.
  • Successful candidate must be able to meet minimum requirements for Local/State/Federal Archaeological permits.
  • Successful candidate must submit to a post-offer, pre-employment physical examination and medical history check.
Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Anthropology, Archaeology, equivalent discipline; at least 1 year of experience directly related to the duties and responsibilities specified.

Completed degree(s) from an accredited institution that are above the minimum education requirement may be substituted for experience on a year for year basis.

Preferred Qualifications
  • 2 Years Supervisory Experience
  • 2-3 Years Field Work
  • Permittable by the State of NM (Historical Preservation Division) 
  • Lab Experience
  • Specialty (Lithics, Historic Materials, etc.)
Additional Requirements
Campus Main - Albuquerque, NM
Department Office of Contract Archeology (937C)
Employment Type Staff
Staff Type On-Call
Term End Date
Status Non-Exempt
Pay $23.00 - $26.00 per hour (DOE)
Benefits Eligible No Benefits with this position.
ERB Statement As a condition of employment, eligible employees working greater than .25 FTE as determined by the New Mexico Education Retirement Act must make mandatory retirement contributions. For more information, review the Benefits Eligibility at a Glance grid.
Background Check Required Yes
For Best Consideration Date 12/1/2025
Eligible for Remote Work No
Eligible for Remote Work Statement
Application Instructions

Only applications submitted through the official UNMJobs site will be accepted. If you are viewing this job advertisement on a 3rd party site, please visit UNMJobs to submit an application.

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Positions posted with a Staff Type of Regular or Term are eligible for the Veteran Preference Program. See the Veteran Preference Program webpage for additional details.

The University of New Mexico is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class.

The University of New Mexico requires all regular staff positions successfully pass a pre-employment background check. This may include, but is not limited to, a criminal history background check, New Mexico Department of Health fingerprint screening, New Mexico Children, Youth, and Families Department fingerprint screening, verification of education credentials, and/or verification of prior employment. For more information about background checks, visit https://policy.unm.edu/university-policies/3000/3280.html. Refer to https://policy.unm.edu/university-policies/3000/3200.html for a definition of Regular Staff.


Salary : $23 - $26

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