Archaeologist​/Crew Chief

Position Title: Environmental Location: Las Cruces, NM Position Type: Exempt/Full time/Regular

• Implement archaeological survey, excavation, and monitoring projects, including direct fieldwork and supervising field crews; review field crew daily logs, field forms, notes, and collected GIS data for quality control; assist with laboratory analysis of collected materials and coordinate with the laboratory manager for collections processing, analysis, and curation; and, assist with pre‑field research and logistics.
• Communicate effectively in writing and orally to collaborate with existing Zia personnel, organize and manage field crews, and oversee productive and efficient field investigations.
• Operate field equipment including GPS, cameras, and tablets.

• Bachelor’s degree in archaeology, anthropology, or a related field.
• Qualified to be permitted as a Crew Chief/Field Supervisor in New Mexico on Bureau of Land Management and State of New Mexico lands.
• Qualified to be permitted as a Crew Chief in New Mexico.
• Ability to clearly define and follow federal, state and local regulatory requirements.
• Ability to manage field crews and logistically support project decisions.
• Excellent writing skills (writing samples will be requested).
• Willingness and ability to travel to a project location for several consecutive days.
• Team‑oriented attitude and approach.
• Valid driver’s license and active personal automobile liability insurance by first day of employment.

• Bachelors or higher degree in anthropology, archaeology, or a closely related field.
• Demonstrable experience supervising field crews during archaeological studies.
• Prior experience with Trimble GPS.
• Familiarity with GPS and GIS data collection in the field.
• Familiarity with Section 106 processes and NRHP eligibility criteria for sites.
• Ability to endure adverse environmental conditions.
• Excellent attention to detail, positive work ethic, reliability, and commitment to working independently and in a team.
• Strong organizational skills and task and time management.
• Excellent leadership skills in the field.

• Regular fieldwork or on‑site inspections requiring frequent driving and navigation.
• Ability to walk or hike 6‑10 miles per day on rough or hazardous terrain and occasional climbing, crouching, kneeling, balancing.
• Exposure to rain, sun, heat, wind, dust, animals, plants, wet conditions, biting insects, poison oak; may require respiratory equipment.
• Carrying loads up to 25 pounds and/or working around heavy construction equipment.
• Vision required to observe and record environmental phenomena.

Unofficial transcripts will be requested upon interview. The position requires a valid driver’s license and the ability to obtain security clearance up to and including Secret, if required. Drug testing may be required.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Zia is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled and participates in E‑Verify to ensure all staff are authorized to work in the United States. We provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants for employment and prohibit 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.