Archaeologist Field Lead - PNW

Position Overview

Full‑time archaeologist/field lead for our Portland or Seattle office. Candidates may work remotely from other parts of the Pacific Northwest.

We are looking for an employee‑owner who embraces accountability, safety, collaboration, resourcesfulness, curiosity, solution‑oriented thinking, and innovation.

• Direct all aspects of archaeological fieldwork and data collection under the management of the principal investigator, ensuring quality control and adherence to professional standards throughout the process.
• Lead pre‑field research, permitting, logistics coordination, and post‑field data organization and QA/QC.
• Train and mentor other Dudek archaeological staff in all phases of fieldwork methodology (survey, testing, data recovery) and data collection techniques.
• Coordinate with Dudek project managers, landowners, clients, and agency staff prior to and during archaeological field sessions.
• Co‑author/review methodology and results sections of reports, research designs, and other technical documents, as needed.
• Assist and collaborate on projects with staff outside the Pacific Northwest, as needed.

• Bachelor’s degree in archaeology, anthropology, or related field.
• 12+ years’ experience conducting archaeological fieldwork for cultural resource management projects in the Pacific Northwest.
• Good knowledge of the history, archaeology, and ethnography of the Pacific Northwest.
• Good working knowledge of federal cultural resources regulations and guidelines, and familiarity with state and local regulations in the Pacific Northwest.
• Maintains good professional relationships with the region’s archaeological community, including field archaeologists, archaeological technicians, agency, and Tribal staff.
• Ability to manage field crews, solve problems, and make reasoned decisions in the field, and to execute/logistically support project decisions.
• Ability to operate field equipment, including GPS equipment, cameras, and tablets.
• Ability to develop and maintain positive relationships.
• Ability to provide and receive positive and constructive feedback.
• Ability to resolve conflict through collaboration and communication.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license and have active personal automobile liability insurance by the first day of employment.

• Registered Archaeologist (RA) or willingness to become an RA.
• Knowledge of the history, archaeology, and ethnography of Dudek regions outside the Pacific Northwest.
• Demonstrated laboratory and technical analysis expertise.
• Knowledge of and experience using ESRI ArcGIS Online and Field Maps.

• Job operates in a remote or office‑based environment and routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, printers, etc.
• Requires occasional project site visits, based outdoors, which can include excessive noise, uneven walking surfaces, extreme weather, and moving vehicles and equipment.

• Working on a computer, sitting, or standing for long periods in an office or remote office setting.
• Employees must be capable of bending, squatting, climbing ladders, and lifting up to 35 lbs. unassisted; 50 lbs. in a team lift (two or more employees).
• Requires attending meetings, both in person and virtually, and speaking on the phone with government agency representatives, members of the public, and others. Speaking, hearing, and listening are required.
• Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
• Outdoor activity may involve walking/trekking in uneven terrain over long distances in extreme weather conditions for extended periods of time.

Dudek is committed to equal employment opportunities for all persons, regardless of background, and prohibits unlawful discrimination. This commitment applies to all aspects of the employment relationship, including recruitment, hiring, training, promotion, transfer, compensation, benefits, discipline, layoff, recall, and termination.