Crew Chiefs (Field Based)
$80,226–$101,150 year
On-siteBoise, Idaho, United States or Reno, Nevada, United States
Job Summary
Lead field teams in Northern Nevada and Southern Idaho to conduct cultural resource mitigation, compliance support, and avoidance measures during the construction phase of a transmission and distribution project. Identify, document, and evaluate archaeological materials to provide preliminary NRHP eligibility assessments, while implementing unanticipated discovery procedures and coordinating real-time with project managers and cultural resource leads. Maintain permit compliance, complete daily monitoring logs and photographic documentation, and ensure quality control for field technician data. Communicate findings and compliance concerns to senior archaeologists and tribal monitors as required. This full-time, limited-term role (6 months) involves 60–72 hours weekly in active construction environments with rugged terrain.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Archaeology, Anthropology, or a closely related field
- Minimum of 5 years of Crew Chief experience in Great Basin archaeological fieldwork
- Be permitted as a NV Crew Chief statewide for prehistoric and historic
- Experience with mitigation for infrastructure projects
- Familiarity with Section 106, NHPA, and BLM, NV, and ID agency permitting requirements
- Ability to identify prehistoric and historic-period archaeological materials
- Experience using GPS units, Survey123, ArcGIS, or similar field data collection tools
- Valid driver's license with a satisfactory driving record
- Ability to work safely in active construction environments and outdoor field conditions
Desired Qualifications
- Master's degree preferred
- Qualification under the Secretary of the Interior's Professional Qualification Standards (36 CFR Part 61) in Archaeology preferred
- Experience working in remote areas for extended periods
- Permittable as crew chief for BLM ID
- Demonstrated ability to support projects requiring sustained field engagement
- Experience working alongside Native American tribal monitors
- OSHA 10- or 30-hour construction safety training
- Wilderness and Remote First Aid Training
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