CareerPlan

Staff Cultural Resources Specialist - Field Coordinator

Salt Lake City, UT, USFull-time$75k–$120k2026-10-09 → 2026-11-09

Core

Plan and execute archaeological surveys, monitoring, testing, and data recovery for infrastructure projects in the Southwest, coordinating with archaeological crews and project managers.

Role type

Senior IC cultural resources specialist (field coordinator)

Builds

Archaeological field data, technical reports, and permit compliance documentation

Domain

Cultural heritage / Archaeology / Infrastructure development

Deliverable

physical/clinical work

Required skills

Archaeological field crew leadership, Site identification and documentation, Digital data collection, Artifact handling, Permit compliance (Section 106), GPS and mobile data tools, Field safety management, Technical report writing

Preferred skills

Master's degree in archaeology/anthropology, PI (Principal Investigator) experience, Tribal coordination, Historical archaeology, GIS workflows

Technologies

GPS, Mobile data collection tools, Microsoft Office, GIS

Responsibilities

Conduct archaeological surveys and data recovery; Train field staff in site documentation and artifact handling; Prepare field records and report sections; Coordinate logistics and staffing with PI and project manager; Ensure compliance with permit conditions and safety procedures.

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC with crew leadership