On-Call Archaeological Field Director
Listed on 2026-08-11
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Research/Development
Research Scientist
** Qualified candidates must be listed on the NM SHPO Directory at the Supervisory Archaeologist/Crew Chief level**
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt, Hourl
yReports To
:
Project Manager I
IJob Type: On-Call, Variable-Tim
eCompensation: $32 - $41 per hour, based on relevant experienc
Ideal candidates can be located anywhere within the Southwestern United States. New Mexico area preferre
About Eocene Environmental Gro
up:
Our team has spent the past two decades providing environmental, utility vegetation management (UVM), software and sustainability services. We are fortunate to be a part of the Wright Service Corp. family, which has helped us establish a strong foundation for continued growth and succe
ss.
Through a strategic alignment of values and goals, four Wright Service Corp. entities joined and integrated into one, operating as Eocene Environmental Group. These four entities
- are:
Forestry & Utility Divi - sion Technology & Innovation Divi
- sion Sustainability Divi
The Archaeological Field Director will plan and support cultural resources projects throughout New Mexico, including fieldwork coordination, field data management, deliverables preparation and support, agency coordination, and other cultural resources-related project activities. This is a field-based position, without an in-office require
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job func
- tions:
Pre-field literature r - eviews
Background and archival re - search
Plan and coordinate fie - ldwork
Conduct Class III (intensive pedestrian) cultural resources inv - entory
Document archaeological sites and I - Os/IFsNRHP eligibility evalu
- ations
Assess and manage field data collected by - others
Draft deliverables preparation and deliverable rev - isions
Conduct archaeological monitoring during various construction acti - vities
Daily monitoring and/or inspection - forms
Draft monitoring r - eports
Coordinate with state and federal ag - encies
Maintain regular and punctual attendance at work and me - etings
Support, actively participate, and act in accordance with Wright’s and Eocene Environmental Group's culture of safety and employee own - ership
Comply with applicable federal, state, and local laws, rules, and regulations; maintain knowledge of and follow all company policies and proc
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, and responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without
- notice.
Position will require outside
- REMENTS:
Master's degree in archaeology, anthropology, or closely relat - ed field
Completion of a fiel - d school
Minimum of 4 years of relevant professional ex - perience
Listed on the New Mexico SHPO Directory at the Supervisory Archaeologist/Crew Chi - ef level
Proficient in prehistoric and/or historic archaeology statewide in Ne - w Mexico Proficient in documenting archaeological sites and isolates statewide in Ne
- w Mexico Use hand-held field technology (i.e., ArcGIS phone/tablet application paired with sub-meter GPS re
- ceivers)
Survey an average of 50 acres/8 miles per day (not including resource documentation) and carry personal health and safety equipment (i.e., personal water, sunscree - n, etc.)Work in moderate weather conditions (fluctuating temperatures and inclement weather, including rain a
- nd snow)
Perform work duties independently and efficiently, while working in a team - setting
Ability to follow instructions and to make adjustments when provided - feedback
Organized, motivated, thorough, accurate, dependable, and tru - stworthy
Excellent navigational skills (GPS and compass) and ability to navigate and drive 4WD - vehicles
Ability to read, write, and speak English sufficient to perform job duties and to interact and communicate with employees and - PERIENCE:
Proficiency with ArcGIS Field Maps and Survey
123 applications (for phone o - r tablet)
Previous NHPA, NEPA, FERC, and/or other cultural or environmental - trainings
Strong writing and editi - ng skills
Strong communication and organizati - on skills
Authored multiple archaeological site forms and inventor - y reports
Prior experience supporting state and federal
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