About the opportunity: 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 unit

Experience and qualifications for success:

• Bachelor’s degree in Anthropology, Archaeology, or related field
• Completion of an accredited archaeological field school or demonstrative equivalent
• One (1) year working as a field archaeologist
• Ability to travel and conduct fieldwork for long hours, sometimes in inclement weather (including high heat and humidity) and , rugged terrain, and dense vegetation.
• Ability to carry equipment weighing up to 40 pounds
• Valid driver's license, the ability to pass a Motor Vehicle background screening, and have access to reliable transportation

• Masters degree in Anthropology, Archaeology, or related field
• Experience working in Texas, Louisiana, and the greater Gulf Coast region
• Experience leading crews of field technicians on a variety of project types and sizes, regions, and agencies
• Experience collecting field data utilizing modern mobile technology (tablets with programs such as ESRI Field Map and Survey 123) and Trimble GPS units (Terrasync and/or Arc Pad)
• CPR and First Aid certified

• Estimated time in the field is approximately 90-100%
• Project schedules may often include up to 12-hour days, 6 days a week for extended periods
• Hours worked over 40 hours per week are paid at time-and-a-half rate
• Single occupancy hotels paid directly by SWCA
• Per diem for full day, unless otherwise noted for specific projects
• Vehicles provided for projects
• Opportunity for advancement within SWCA

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.