Plan and support cultural resources projects throughout Nevada, including fieldwork coordination, field data management, deliverables preparation and support, agency coordination, and other cultural resources-related project activities.
Pre-field literature reviews
Background and archival research
Plan and coordinate fieldwork
Assess and manage field data collected by others
Archaeological site and isolate field documentation
NRHP eligibility evaluations
Draft deliverables preparation and deliverable revisions
Daily monitoring and/or inspection forms
Draft monitoring reports, testing and excavation logs, and excavation technical reports
Coordinate with state and federal agencies
Review cultural resource documents on behalf of state and federal agencies
Serve as a Field Director or Principal Investigator
Conduct Class III (intensive pedestrian) cultural resources inventory
Document archaeological sites and IOs/IFs
Conduct probing, shovel testing, and/or data recovery excavation
Conduct archaeological monitoring during various construction activities
Maintain regular and punctual attendance at work and meetings
Support, actively participate, and act in accordance with Wright’s and Eocene Environmental Group's culture of safety and employee ownership
Comply with applicable federal, state, and local laws, rules, and regulations; maintains knowledge of and follows all company policies and procedures

Requirements

Master's degree in archaeology, anthropology, or closely related field
Completion of a field school
Minimum of 4 years of relevant professional experience
Permitted or qualified for agency permitting based on the SOI Professional Qualification Standards statewide in Nevada
Permitted or permittable on BLM lands statewide in Nevada
Proficient in prehistoric and/or historic archaeology statewide in Nevada
Proficient in documenting archaeological sites and isolates statewide in Nevada
Use hand-held field technology (i.e., ArcGIS phone/tablet application paired with sub-meter GPS receivers)
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, sunscreen, etc.)
Work in moderate weather conditions (fluctuating temperatures and inclement weather, including rain and snow)
Perform work duties independently and efficiently, while working in a team setting
Ability to follow instruction and to make adjustments when provided feedback
Organized, motivated, thorough, accurate, dependable, and trustworthy
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 vendors.

Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools

archaeological documentationcultural resources inventoryfield data managementNRHP eligibility evaluationsshovel testingdata recovery excavationarchaeological monitoringliterature reviewsbackground researchfieldwork coordination

Soft Skills

organizedmotivatedthoroughaccuratedependabletrustworthyability to follow instructionteamworkindependent workcommunication

Certifications

Master's degree in archaeologycompletion of a field schoolagency permitting qualificationBLM lands permitting qualification