Associate Archaeologist | Field Director | Basin

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.

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.

Chronicle Heritage is seeking Associate Archaeologists to serve as Field Directors on projects throughout Nevada, Utah, and Idaho. Under the supervision of the Office Principal/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 monitoring
• Provide training to new staff, including field and laboratory staff
• Complete office work, including technical writing related to pre- and post-field activities
• Direct collection, analysis, and interpretation of data; formulate recommendations and solutions to highly complex problems or those involving risk
• Work with Chronicle Heritage Office Principals/Team Leads, Principal Investigators, Project Managers, and other staff to implement project-specific instructions and methods
• Observe and uphold Chronicle Heritage's Fieldwork Procedures and Health and Safety requirements
• Be willing to travel and stay overnight on short- and long-term projects

Hourly, as needed

Availability to work full-time, as needed

Nevada, Utah, Idaho

• 2+ years of experience directing fieldwork for CRM projects
• 2+ years of experience with analysis and technical report writing
• Preference given to currently permitted Field Director/Crew Chief on Bureau of Land Management Cultural Resource Use Permit in Nevada. If able, please provide permit number and BLM experience table with application.
• Expertise in archaeological field methods and data collection
• Able to be permitted as a Field Director/Crew Chief on Bureau of Land Management Cultural Resource Use Permits and Permits for Archaeological Investigations for Nevada, Utah, Idaho (ARPA Permits).
• Capable of walking/hiking several miles daily, over all types of terrain carrying all necessary supplies and equipment, and able to excavate in a variety of conditions (heat, wind, cold, rain/snow).
• Proficient organizational, scheduling, and budget management skills
• Highly adaptable to dynamic project needs, ability to forecast and strategize efficient approach for survey in various terrain, ability and willingness to mentor other field staff, possess positive attitude, and overall team oriented
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project)
• Proficient with using iPad and GIS based applications for site documentation and recording
• Reliable transportation and driving record that meets Chronicle Heritage standards for driving company and/or rented vehicles.
• Ability…