Archaeological Crew Chief (1) Opportunity- San Antonio, TX - Pape-Dawson Engineers
San Antonio, TX, United States
Archaeological Crew Chief (1) Opportunity- San Antonio, TX - Pape-Dawson Engineers This position is responsible for the execution of fieldwork and data collection in compliance with quality standards for the technical work and in accordance with various agency requirements and guidelines, as well as general standards of scientific quality. Other aspects of this role will be fieldwork preparation, progress tracking, data management, as well as cursory identification of cultural resources and/or materials.
Responsibilities Lead fieldwork under the supervision of the Project Archaeologist or Principal Investigator
Effectively communicate project status with senior staff through the production of scheduled field status reports
Perform fieldwork preparation duties, such as securing equipment, supplies, and paperwork
Successfully navigate crews to project sites with consideration of land access restrictions
Provide daily quality assurance and quality control of field paperwork as needed
Post-process field data for deliverable production
Complete equipment and vehicle maintenance as needed
Mentor and train entry-level staff
Ensure fieldwork is performed in accordance with applicable safety regulations and company policies
Qualifications Bachelor of Arts/Science in Anthropology, Archaeology, or related field
Completion of an academic archaeological field school preferred
2 years' of experience leading archaeological field investigations, such as Phase I surveys or construction monitoring on projects in Texas
Candidate must have one year of experience in San Antonio or the greater South-Central Texas region, with preferred experience on historic and Spanish Colonial sites or urban archaeological projects
Ability to successfully execute research designs and scopes of work in the field with moderate oversight
Ability to identify and record artifacts, features, and historic-age structures
Ability to accurately complete field forms and thoroughly photo-document artifacts, features, and other cultural resources
Maintain field forms and logs with minimal errors, sometimes for projects with discontinuous field mobilizations
Proven ability to direct and mentor field technicians
Exceptional organizational and record keeping, critical thinking, and time management skills
Ability to successfully delegate tasks
Experience with digital data collection platforms and Global Positioning Systems
Must be able to work in the field under various terrain and weather conditions on a consistent basis
Ability to effectively communicate with team members
Must be able to work independently
Pape-Dawson Engineers is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer
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