Archaeological Field Director | NV
Core
Lead and coordinate archaeological fieldwork, data management, and deliverable preparation for cultural resources projects across Nevada.
Role type
Senior IC archaeological field director / principal investigator
Builds
Archaeological site documentation, inventory reports, and compliance deliverables for state/federal agencies and utility projects
Domain
Archaeology / Cultural Resources Management
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Prehistoric and historic archaeology expertise, site and isolate documentation, field data management, NRHP eligibility evaluation, Class III cultural resources inventory, shovel testing and data recovery excavation, archaeological monitoring, ArcGIS Field Maps and Survey123, sub-meter GPS navigation, 4WD vehicle operation, independent field leadership
Preferred skills
6-8 years professional experience, ArcGIS Field Maps and Survey123 proficiency, NHPA/NEPA/FERC training, utility compliance inspection experience, master's thesis authorship
Technologies
ArcGIS Field Maps, Survey123, sub-meter GPS receivers, 4WD vehicles
Responsibilities
Plan and coordinate fieldwork, assess and manage field data collected by others, conduct Class III cultural resources inventory, document archaeological sites and isolates, conduct probing, shovel testing, and data recovery excavation, monitor construction activities for cultural resources, draft and revise deliverables including monitoring reports and excavation logs, coordinate with state and federal agencies
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC