Archaeology Field Lead
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Field Lead-Crew Chief
HDR is looking for a qualified professional archaeologist who will act as a field lead/crew chief, to assist with a variety of projects in Kentucky, Tennessee, Arkansas, Mississippi, and Alabama. Opportunities to work in other states and regions may become available. Project fieldwork will include pedestrian surveys, shovel testing, and may include excavation or other field tasks. You will lead crews in identifying cultural materials, collecting data, recording sites using state-specific protocols, and providing support for National Register of Historic Places evaluations. You will coordinate with the Senior Archaeologist/Principal Investigator and or Program Lead daily to plan and coordinate fieldwork. This position may require up to 70% travel, with long periods of fieldwork during the summer and fall.
Responsibilities:
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Direct cultural resource field crews to complete fieldwork safely and efficiently
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Perform fieldwork (survey, testing, or excavation) and assist PI/Program Lead with field tasks
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Coordinate land access, field crew progress, and daily data transfer and management
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Prepare and review site forms
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Effectively communicate and support teamwork across multiple disciplines, both internally and externally
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Collect, organize, and perform QA/QC for field data
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Conduct morning tailgate safety and coordination meetings
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Manage and maintain field equipment
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Possible opportunity to assist with technical reporting for Phase I and II archaeological reports and all associated documentation and data forms, depending on workload
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Maintain a high level of professionalism at all times
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Participating in fieldwork that involves walking for extended periods across rugged or remote terrain, sometimes in varying weather conditions and at higher elevations. This may include carrying equipment or supplies weighing up to 40 pounds.
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Flexibility to work outside of standard business hours (e.g., early mornings, evenings, or weekends) depending on project needs or field schedules.
- Responsible for safely operating a vehicle, including on rugged or backcountry roads, and maintaining a valid driver’s license.
- Master's degree is preferred
- At least 3 years of experiences with a range of field methodologies; including survey, testing, and excavation is preferred
- Experiences supervising archaeological fieldwork is preferred
- Strong oral and written communication skills, and demonstrate ability to coordinate effectively with senior staff and other project personnel
- Previous work experience in cultural resource projects
- Strong leadership and supervision abilities, including problem solving, constructive conflict resolution, and decision making.
- Excellent attention to detail and strong organizational and analytical skills;
- Team player with strong ability take initiative and solve problems using sound judgment.
- Preference given to local candidates
- 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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