Archaeological Field Director at Arcadis U.S.Inc. in El Paso, Texas

Job Description:

Description

Arcadis is seeking an archaeological field director position to support a large survey project in El Paso, Texas. This part-time position will require strict adherence to health and safety procedures, strong work ethic, excellent written and verbal communication skills and a passion for high quality workmanship. This part-time position could lead to a full-time position based on performance and project workload.

Position responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Conduct an intensive archaeological survey in El Paso, Texas.
• Manage archaeological field staff and field crews.
• Serve as a Field Director/Staff Archaeologist for the project reporting to the Principal Investigator.
• Perform physically demanding tasks in adverse environmental conditions (e.g., rugged and unfamiliar terrain, remote locations, hot and cold temperatures).
• The ability to travel to different project locations.
• The ability to walk and conduct fieldwork for long hours, as well as, carry supplies weighing up to 40 pounds.
• Conduct shovel testing, pedestrian survey, and site documentation.
• Assist in the preparation of technical analyses and documents.
• Provide Geographic Information Systems (GIS) data collection/analysis support for archaeology projects.
• Demonstrated experience supervising archaeological field crews
• Demonstrated experience conducting archaeological fieldwork
• Demonstrated field experience in the Jornada Mogollon culture area of west Texas and southern New Mexico
• Demonstrated experience utilizing GPS systems or Collector
• Strong technical writing and communications skills
• Ability to work with a team including internal staff and external clients

Required Qualifications

• 5 years minimum of experience in cultural resources management
• Master's degree in archaeology or a related field

• Demonstrated understanding of Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act (NHPA)
• Meets the Secretary of the Interior's Professional Qualifications Standards in archaeology
• Meets the Texas Historical Commission's qualifications for a Principal Investigator or Field Director

Arcadis is the leading global design and consulting firm for natural and built assets, and we invite you to join us in partnering with our clients to deliver truly exceptional and sustainable outcomes. Contribute to the world's most high-profile and transformative projects, from shopping centers in Shanghai and improved traffic flow in Atlanta to state-of-the-art rail systems in Doha, coastal defenses for Manhattan and cleaner air in Los Angeles. Work alongside the industry's foremost thought leaders and accomplished professionals, generating effective, real-world results. We are Arcadis: 27,000 people in more than 70 countries, creating value by applying our collective wisdom to every challenge. Our culture is collaborative, we believe in diversity and the power of global teamwork, and we own the responsibility to sustain the Earth and its people in a safe and balanced way. Arcadis. Improving quality of life.

Now more than ever, businesses and governments recognize the need to incorporate environmental concerns into their decision making. As the leader in global environmental services, Arcadis has provided groundbreaking sustainable solutions for some of the world's most complex projects. We wrote the book on environmental remediation, and our experts continue to pioneer the development and application of cutting-edge approaches in environmental planning, site evaluation, environmental construction and strategic environmental consulting. We are encouraged to innovate, apply emerging technologies and develop better solutions through global learning opportunities and workshops. Our team improves quality of life for our clients and their communities. Join us today!

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