Assistant Staff Archaeologist - Crew Lead

About the opportunity

Do you thrive in the pursuit of ensuring excellence in environmental consulting services for your clients? SWCA Environmental Consultants is expanding their team and looking for dynamic individuals who are following their passion in delivering the highest-quality project work.  We are hoping to fill the position of Archaeological/Cultural Resources Crew Lead (HR Title: Assistant Staff Archaeologist). A key element of your job will be to independently supervise and lead archaeological survey crews in the field.  Your role will be to serve as crew chief on state and federal lands.

Our Albuquerque, New Mexico office offers a unique work environment and specializes in Cultural and Natural Resources.

This is an hourly, regular (with benefits), position with an expectation of at least 40 hours per week.  Applicants are encouraged to apply regardless of location, but all work will be in New Mexico and technicians will need to be able to travel to Albuquerque for mobilization.  Round-trip travel from Albuquerque to the project area, lodging, and standard per diem are provided. 

Application deadline: Our team will begin reviewing applications immediately, and interviews will be scheduled with qualified candidates on a rolling basis. The application process will remain open until we have received a robust pool of qualified candidates. Once we have identified suitable individuals, we may close the application process without prior notice. We appreciate the time and effort invested by all applicants and will carefully consider each submission.

Our Vision (the North Star): Help drive SWCA to be the best workplace and industry leader in sustainability, bringing sound science and creative solutions to global environmental challenges while maintaining a dedication to employee-ownership.

Core Values: We are #OneSWCA and collaborate across all our offices, programs, and disciplines. We are #AlwaysLearning, we #NeverSettle and #SWCAGivesBack. We are 100% employee-owned, and we build our success together. It is imperative for the successful candidate to fit SWCA's unique culture. Do you appreciate sustainability and environmental awareness? Is giving back to your community a priority? SWCA is a team of scientists, planners, technical experts, and corporate services professionals who are committed to our culture. 

Purpose: Our company purpose is to preserve natural and cultural resources for tomorrow while enabling projects that benefit people today. You are invited to be a part of our success story.

What you will accomplish

• Supervise and lead a small crew while conducting archaeological field work such archaeological monitoring, survey, testing, and data recovery.  This includes:
• independently assigning and directing the activities of others on behalf of SWCA, often in remote areas without immediate guidance from senior managers, to ensure quality and on-time delivery;
• ensuring that employees understand their responsibilities and delegated tasks and being held accountable if crew members under your supervision are not performing their activities correctly, productively, and safely;
• serving as a conduit of communication between employees and senior managers, including communicating issues to relevant senior managers;
• receiving and resolving complaints from employees in the field; and
• monitoring team productivity and offering timely performance guidance, including determining when corrective action is needed and delivering appropriate feedback.
• Communicate with Field Directors, Project Managers, and GIS staff through regular, scheduled field status reports.
• Participate in technical research and writing and perform data QA/QC for reporting efforts.
• Assist with mapping responsibilities in the field, including collection of GPS data using handheld units.
• Adhere to the safety program and look out for the safety of others, promptly communicating and mitigating safety hazards. 

Experience and qualifications for success

• Minimum of a Bachelor’s Degree in Anthropology, Archaeology or a closely related field required
• A minimum of one year of experience with a wide range of field methodologies, including archaeological survey, testing, excavation, and monitoring required; up to two years preferred.
• Experience in New Mexico is required
• Previous field supervisory experience required
• Accredited field school experience is required
• Current listing, or ability to be listed, on federal and state cultural resource permits in New Mexico
• Knowledge of ArcGIS software programs preferred
• Current valid driver’s license and the ability to safely operate a 4wd vehicle on rugged, backcountry roads required
• Ability to travel to a location, walk and conduct fieldwork for long hours, sometimes in inclement weather, rugged terrain, and often at high altitudes, and the ability to carry equipment and supplies weighing up to 40 pounds is required

SWCA Environmental Consultants is a growing employee-owned firm, providing a full spectrum of environmental services. With offices across the United States, SWCA is one of the largest environmental compliance firms and ranks among Engineering News-Record’s Top 200 Environmental Firms.

If you need assistance accessing SWCA’s website, completing the online application, or require a confidential conversation related to the Americans with Disabilities Act, please contact us at accommodations@swca.com or call 1-480-581-5378. We are committed to providing an inclusive and supportive experience for all candidates. This contact information is specifically for accommodation requests; other inquiries will not receive a response.

SWCA is committed to salary equity and salary transparency for all its employees.  In alignment with this commitment, SWCA posts good faith pay ranges on all its advertised job postings to promote pay equity and transparency.

An employee in this Albuquerque, NM-based position can expect a pay rate of $21.63/hour to $27.81/hour.  Actual pay within this range may depend on experience, qualifications, geographic location, client requirements where applicable, and other factors permitted by law.

EOE - women, minorities, individuals with disabilities and veterans are encouraged to apply.  At SWCA Environmental Consultants, we celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive work environment. We strongly encourage candidates from all backgrounds, including those with diverse experiences and veterans, to apply. We believe that a diverse and inclusive workforce enhances creativity, innovation, and overall organizational success.

SWCA continues to invest deeply in career development programs, delivering our award-winning Career Landscape support resources to accelerate the growth of our staff. We recognize the valuable skills and experiences our internal team members bring to SWCA’s continued success. Qualified internal candidates are encouraged to apply and will be seriously considered for this position. We believe in promoting from within, where possible, providing our existing employees with compelling opportunities to advance their careers.

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