Archaeological Field Director NWRC

Overview

Location: Knoxville, Tennessee
Title: Archaeological Field Director
Schedule (FT/PT): Regular Full Time
Travel Required: Yes (50-75%)
Government Clearance: Ability to Obtain

Incorporated in 2011, North Wind Resource Consulting’s core capabilities include environmental documentation and permitting; natural and cultural resource surveys; wildlife and botanical expertise;
National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) technical services; historic and prehistoric surveys; environmental consultation such as Section 106 for cultural resources, Section 404 for wetlands, and Section 7 for endangered species; and Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and mapping capabilities. North Wind Resource Consulting maintains offices across the country.

The Archaeological Field Director is responsible for leading and supervising field crews in the completion of archaeological surveys. The Field Director will participate in planning and mobilization of projects, systematic recording of archaeological sites, and preparation of materials for report production following completion of the project.

• Maintain both North Wind and project-specific safety awareness and practices including but not limited to field crew and driving safety.
• Oversees and directs crews in the location, recording, and interpretation of archaeological data from survey projects.
• Supervises field personnel, which may include in-field training, problem resolution, and performance evaluation.
• Organizes fieldwork mobilization and demobilization.
• Ensures completion of projects on schedule and within budget.
• Identification of archaeological sites including artifacts and features
• Collect data at archaeological and historic sites
• Taking photographs of archaeological sites, artifacts, features, and standing structures
• Keep meticulous and precise notes on archaeological sites
• Collection of GIS data
• Quality Control of field data collected
• Develop survey strategy on a daily basis
• Assist in production of site forms and technical reports
• Communication on a regular basis with the North Wind project manager, field technicians, and clients.

• Participation in project kickoff meetings and project updates.
• Drive daily to project areas using a 4-wheel drive North Wind vehicle
• Participation in North Wind training.

Education and Experience:

• Master's degree in Anthropology, Archaeology, or equivalent discipline.
• 3+ years of field experience directly related to the duties and responsibilities specified.
• 1 year of supervisory archaeological field experience in the Southeastern United States.
• Experience working in inclement conditions (e.g., heat, rain, rugged terrain, etc.).

Skills and Abilities:

• Possess strong organizational skills
• Ability to follow written and verbal instruction
• Willingness and desire to learn and ask questions.
• Proficient in identification of cultural resources including both prehistoric and historic artifacts and features including mapping, photography
• Must exhibit great attention to detail
• Ability to navigate using a topographic map and properly utilize a compass.
• Ability to use computers for data entry and word processing.
• Possesses a strong work ethic and developed and mature understanding of professionalism
• Strong interpersonal skills including the ability to communicate effectively in training field crews.
• Ability and willingness to travel to various field locations, walk and conduct fieldwork for long hours, often across rugged terrain.
• Willingness and ability to work in a dynamic setting, and to consistently enact high performance standards and a strong work and team ethic in support of the goals and objectives of North Wind’s commitment to gathering high quality in-field data.

• Ability and willingness to work overtime hours
• Ability and willingness to travel to project area up to ten (10) days at a time for multiple field sessions
• Must pass pre-employment background check
• Must pass pre-employment drug screening
• Must possess a valid driver’s license with all necessary endorsements
• Must be able, by reason of experience, training, or both, to operate a 4-wheel high clearance…