Archaeology Crew Chief
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HDR is seeking a qualified person for a career level position as Archaeological Crew Chief to support a growing CRM program in the North Texas Region. Crew Chiefs are responsible for managing archaeological survey crews and site documentation, which includes feature and artifact identification and analyses; performing shovel test pits (STPs); site descriptions; photographs; and mapping. Crew Chiefs must possess the technical knowledge to supervise archaeological field technicians who are required to perform the following tasks in the field:
- Perform site testing and conduct analyses work on a variety of development projects involving archaeological resources, historic structures, tribal resources and excavations
- Provide technical expertise to develop design options or recommendations, and assist in the preparation of service deliverable documents
- Perform routine scientist assignments requiring application of standard techniques and procedures
- Complete projects with clear, specified objectives and limited variables
- Work independently on small projects, or assist more-senior scientists on larger projects
- Give direction to clerical and technical personnel as needed
- Perform other duties as needed
- Must be able to record cultural resources in the field without any physical assistance (this could include hiking short distances in scrub and native vegetation).
- Must be able to lift up to 20 pounds without assistance.
- Must be able to effectively communicate in person, by telephone and email.
- Must be able to effectively work in minimally supervised and/or unsupervised environments.
- Work hours other than 8 to 5 which may include weekends and/or night shifts.
- Must have a valid Driver’s License and be able to operate a vehicle day or night.
- Approximately 66% travel is required.
- Master's degree in Archaeology, Anthropology, Architectural History or closely related field
- Previous work experience in cultural resource projects
- Bachelor's degree in Archaeology, Anthropology, Architectural History or closely related field
- Experience with Microsoft Office Suite
- Self-starter with excellent writing and communication skills
- Willingness to work under varied weather conditions
- Successful candidates must be familiar with field study design and documentation, regulatory framework for cultural resource management, and GIS utilities
- An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee-owned culture is a must
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