Archaeological Field Crew Chief

Pinyon Environmental, Inc. provided pay range

Base pay range: $50,000.00/yr - $60,000.00/yr

Pinyon, based in Lakewood, Colorado, is seeking a Field Crew Chief to work in Phoenix, Arizona, with 2 – 6 years of experience in Arizona and surrounding states. The Field Crew Chief will assist project Field Directors by supervising field crews, managing schedules, coordinating lodging and per diem, completing site file checks, and monitoring fieldwork. Additional responsibilities include report writing and general administrative support under the supervision of the Senior Archaeologist and Archaeological Resources Group Manager.

This position requires overnight travel and involves conducting and coordinating fieldwork and data collection in support of Class I, II, and III cultural resource surveys, construction.

• Assist project Field Directors with supervision of field crews and scheduling
• Coordinate lodging, travel, and per diem for field personnel
• Conduct site file checks, field monitoring, and documentation
• Complete technical memorandums and state/local inventory forms
• Support cultural resource surveys, construction monitoring, and data recovery
• Ensure fieldwork adheres to safety standards and regulatory requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Anthropology or Archaeology
• Meet the Secretary of Interior’s Professional Qualification Standards for Archaeology (36 CFR 61)
• 2 – 6 years of experience with archaeological field survey and resource documentation in Arizona
• Knowledge of local, state, and federal historic preservation laws and policies, including Section 106, Section 4(f), ARPA, NAGPRA, and the Antiquities Act
• Strong field data collection skills, including GPS use
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively with diverse teams and stakeholders
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Capable of performing physically demanding tasks in adverse conditions while carrying equipment
• Valid driver’s license and good driving record
• Employment is contingent upon passing a background check

To submit your resume and cover letter visit our careers page at , select your desired position, click ‘Apply Now’ on the right, and complete the submission form. For any accommodation needs during the application process, please reach out to Employee Services via email at  or by phone at .

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Our team will review applications upon receipt and will schedule interviews with qualified candidates. The application acceptance will stay open until we have a strong pool of candidates, or until a candidate is chosen. We appreciate the time and effort you’ve put into your application and will give each submission careful consideration.

Pinyon offers a comprehensive range of benefits including accrued vacation, sick, and paid holidays; 100% employer paid premiums for health insurance through United Health, 100% employer paid premiums for base dental and vison insurances through Met Life; long term disability; life insurance; ESOP and employer matching 401k. Pinyon also offers several bonus programs including an overtime bonus program, incentive bonus program, and a spot bonus program.

Pinyon is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age 40 and over, color, disability, gender identity, genetic information, military or veteran status, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation or any other applicable status protected by state or local law.

Pinyon was established in 1993 by Lauren Evans, PE, and she has grown Pinyon from a one‑woman outfit based out of her garage, to a thriving and growing environmental consulting firm. The firm now employs over 80 environmental professionals and support personnel and has expanded from its headquarters in Lakewood, Colorado (near Denver) to include branch offices in Loveland and Colorado Springs, Colorado, as well as a satellite office in Phoenix, Arizona.

Pinyon is a client‑centric environmental consulting firm that works towards collaborative solutions to advance our clients’ needs while protecting environmental health and safety. Pinyon supports private and public sector projects for commercial and industrial, energy, public works, federal, and transportation clients. Given the depth and breadth of our technical team, we are the go‑to firm for permitting and compliance on the local level and looking to expand our NEPA qualifications across multiple market sectors.

Pinyon is committed to continue to expand our portfolio of projects both in our current geographies and elsewhere in the United States.

Entry level

Full-time

Engineering and Science

Environmental Services and Engineering Services

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