Associate Archaeologist | Field Director
Job in
Reno, Washoe County, Nevada, 89550, USA
Listing for:
Chronicle Heritage
Full Time
position
Listed on 2025-12-16
Job specializations:
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Research/Development
Research Scientist
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Company Profile
Chronicle Heritage is a solution-driven heritage consulting firm that prides itself on employing the best cultural resource management professionals in the industry. We place an emphasis on supporting our clients’ needs, fostering new technologies that advance our industry, and leveraging those advancements toward the management of non-renewable cultural resources. Chronicle Heritage prioritizes professional development within the framework of innovation and forward thinking to encourage career advancement and research development.
Job Description
Chronicle Heritage is seeking On-Call Associate Archaeologists to serve as Field Directors on projects for our upcoming field season in Nevada. Under the supervision of a Team Lead, Principal Investigator, and Project Managers, the Field Director will be responsible for the following duties:
Oversee and lead archaeological crews in all manner of fieldwork, including pedestrian surveys, testing/data recovery projects, and construction monitoringProvide training to new staff, including field and laboratory staffComplete office work, including technical writing related to pre- and post-field activitiesDirect collection, analysis, and interpretation of data; formulate recommendations and solutions to highly complex problems or those involving riskWork with Chronicle Heritage Team Leads, Principal Investigators, Project Managers, and other staff to implement project-specific instructions and methodsObserve and uphold Chronicle Heritage's Fieldwork Procedures and Health and Safety requirementsBe willing to travel and stay overnight on short- and long-term projectsHire Type:
Hourly, as needed
Schedule:
Availability to work full-time, as needed
Location:
On-site, Nevada
Required Qualifications
2+ years of experience directing fieldwork for CRM projects2+ years of experience with analysis and technical report writingExpertise in archaeological field methods and data collectionQualified to be permitted as a Field Director on Bureau of Land Management Cultural Resource Use Permits and Permits for Archaeological Investigations (ARPA Permits)Capable of walking several miles daily, over all types of terrain, and able to excavate in a variety of conditionsProficient organizational, schedule, and budget management skillsProficiency with Microsoft Office Suite applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project)Reliable transportationPreferred Skills
Advanced degree in anthropology, archaeology, or a closely related fieldMeet or exceed the Secretary of the Interior’s Professional Qualification Standards for ArchaeologyListed on (or ability to be listed on) the Register of Professional ArchaeologistsQualified to be permitted as a Field DirectorDemonstrable experience supervising field crews during archaeological studiesExperience writing cultural resource technical reports and lettersPrior experience with Trimble GPS and/or ArcGIS Collector/Survey
123/Field Maps appsFamiliarity with GPS and GIS data collection in the field, including Arc Collector, Field Maps and/or CodifyFamiliarity with Section 106 processes and NRHP eligibility criteria for sitesAbility to endure adverse environmental conditions, including hot and cold temperatures, precipitation, and challenging terrain for sustained durationsExcellent attention to detail, a positive work ethic, reliability, and commitment to working both independently and in a team environmentStrong organizational skills with task and time managementExcellent leadership skills in the fieldPhysical And Mental Requirements And Work Environment
Regular fieldwork or on-site inspections are required, which necessitates ability to frequently travel/drive a vehicle (sight, hearing, and manual manipulation of driving mechanisms), cognitive ability to plan travel, use maps or GPS navigation systems.May require ambulation and movement to enable walking or hiking 10+ miles per day on rough and/or hazardous terrain and occasional climbing, crouching, kneeling, balancing on rough terrain. Fieldwork may involve exposure to conditions of rain, sun, heat, wind, dust, etc., with exposure to animals, plants, wet conditions, biting insects, poison oak, etc. May require use of respiratory equipment.Some fieldwork may require carrying loads up to 25 pounds or work around heavy construction equipment.Vision is required to observe environmental phenomena and record and translate observations into text (either keyboard entry on a computer or dictation and audio translation of recording to Standard English scientific text).Mental requirements include ability to organize one’s own work or that of crew members; ability to recognize and observe scientific data and analyze data as well as ability to perform calculations. Must also be able to observe social and…
Position Requirements
10+ Years
work experience
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