Assistant Project Archaeologist - Crew Chief

SWCA Environmental Consultants is a growing, nearly 1,900 staff, employee-owned firm, providing a full-spectrum of environmental services. Our Vision (the North Star) is to make SWCA 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. We live our core values: we collaborate as #OneSWCA; we are #AlwaysLearning, we #NeverSettle, and we #GiveBack.

SWCA Environmental Consultants is seeking an Assistant Project Archaeologist - Crew Chief to support our Nevada-based Cultural Resources Program, with offices in Las Vegas and Reno. This position is a temporary, hourly position and will primarily be field-based. Under supervision of a Cultural Resources Team Lead and Project Manager, an Assistant Project Archaeologist- Crew Chief performs field and office tasks while working with and supervising crew members. Anticipated fieldwork will occur throughout Nevada. Candidates must be based in Nevada (can be a distributed employee in Nevada or hybrid near our Las Vegas or Reno offices).

The Crew Chief will assist with the management of all aspects of fieldwork, supervising one or more crews of archaeological surveyors, monitors, and/or excavators. When available, they may also assist with office-based tasks, including preparation of site forms and technical reports in support of a variety of renewable energy, oil and gas, energy transmission, transportation, and land development projects. Some projects include overtime hours or prevailing wage rates, and often require travel and overnight stays. Project-related travel and lodging costs are covered, and per diem is provided for project work requiring overnight stays.

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.

• Supervise fieldwork, including archaeological survey, testing, data recovery, and/or construction monitoring and ensure quality and completeness of data collected.
• Data QA/QC, organization, and tracking; field GPS data collection using tablets and Geodes.
• Ensure that appropriate preliminary research is conducted and organized prior to fieldwork, and that necessary equipment, staff, and other resources are prepared for fieldwork.
• Create and maintain good morale among field crew and mentor junior staff.
• Crew Chiefs may also assist with office-based tasks, including performing Class I literature reviews, background research, site form and technical report preparation.
• Take responsibility for team safety, develop safety plans (when applicable), and anticipate potential safety hazards.

• A minimum of a Bachelor's degree in Anthropology or a closely related field is required. A Master's degree is preferred, but not required.
• Candidates who meet the Secretary of the Interior's Professional Qualifications Standards in archaeology are strongly preferred.
• Three (3) years or more of experience working as a field archaeologist with two years of supervisory experience.
• Has led crews of field technicians on a variety of project types and sizes, regions, and agencies.
• Must be qualified for listing as a Crew Chief on a BLM Cultural Resources Use Permit for the Southern Nevada District (12 months total experience in a similar roll, 4 of which must be in the Southern Nevada District). Qualifying for other districts is beneficial but not required.
• Possess advanced skills and knowledge in one or more specialty areas. Of particular interest are lithic analysis, geoarchaeology, historical archaeology, and GPS/GIS technology (using Collector, Survey 123, and/or Trimble units and ArcPad software).
• Has demonstrated skills relating to QA/QC review of field documents and site forms.
• Ability to travel and conduct fieldwork for long hours (sometimes in inclement weather, rugged terrain, and at high altitudes), plus additional hours organizing paperwork/emails daily
• Ability to carry equipment weighing up to 40 pounds
• Ability to provide guidance and feedback on crew performance as per company guidelines.
• Active 40-hour HAZWOPER certification preferred.
• CPR and First Aid certified preferred.
• Valid Driver's License with an acceptable driving record, and ability to safely operate a 4WD vehicle on rugged, backcountry roads.

Skills and Attributes

• Extremely organized and meticulous with ensuring survey, documentation, and paperwork are complete.
• Excellent leadership and supervision abilities, including problem-solving, constructive conflict resolution, and decision making.
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and technical writing.
• Has enough experience to be able to easily deal with the unexpected (changes in weather, changes in client demands, changes in crew makeup or size, etc.).

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.

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

An employee in this Nevada-based position can expect an hourly pay rate of $26.78/hour to $33.99/hour. Actual pay within this range may depend on experience, qualifications, geographic location, client requirements where applicable, and other factors permitted by law. Regular-status employees are also eligible for performance bonuses. Candidates are also encouraged to consider SWCA's Total Rewards package, which includes a competitive benefits package (https://www.swca.com/careers/benefits-wellness/), forward-thinking workplace flexibility, outstanding corporate culture, award-winning career development, and more.

SWCA is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages women, minorities, individuals with disabilities, and veterans 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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