Staff Archaeologist

Job Description
General Responsibilities:
Are you looking to join a growing cultural resources team to work on exciting
archaeological projects? We are looking for a Field Director to help manage
our field crews in our Tempe, Arizona office as part of our Environmental
Services Line, Cultural Resources Group in the Western Rocky Mountain
Division. As part of our team, you will collaborate with our established PIs
and network of archaeologists across the nation. This is a full-time salaried
position with health care and retirement benefits.

This role will provide archaeological services for a broad array of projects
and clients. This may include conducting field work, identifying
artifacts, creating and managing spatial data, laboratory analysis,
writing reports, preparing proposals, and consulting with clients and
stakehold

Essential Roles and Responsibilities:
Follow safety rules, guidelines and standards for all projects. Participate
in pre-task planning. Report any safety issues or concerns to management.
Maintain quality standards on all projects.
Supervise fieldwork and contribute to reporting efforts.
Manage a field crew and ensure that Field Technicians and Crew Leads are
performing fieldwork to high standards.
Conduct archival research and/or field documentation and ensure the team is
recording appropriate information and/or conducting appropriate analyses.
Confidently identify artifacts and recognize natural and cultural
features/stratigraphy.
Responsible for ensuring field forms, data collection, and sample
collection are consistent, complete, accurate and follow project-specific
requirements.
Familiarity with cultural resource regulations and laws in the state of
Arizona (e.g., Arizona Antiquities Act) and at the federal level
(e.g., Section 106).
Perform other duties as assigned.
Requirements:
Graduate degree in Archaeology, Anthropology, or closely related field
(MA, MS, PhD) and a minimum of 2 years related experience.
Familiarity with and training in the archaeology and/or history of Arizona
and New Mexico.
Ability to perform physically demanding tasks such as lifting and walking on
uneven surfaces carrying at least 20 lbs. of equipment and the ability to
regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and frequently lift and/or move
up to 50 pounds.
Ability to work in extreme (hot/cold) weather conditions.
Valid drivers license with acceptable violation history.Preferred
Certification:
Registered Archaeologist (RA) or Registered Professional Archaeologist
(RPA) certification
A minimum of 1 year of supervisory experience
Professional experience directing crews as a field director for cultural
resources projects in Arizona and/or New Mexico.
About Terracon
Terracon is a 100 percent employee-owned multidiscipline consulting firm
comprised of more than 6,000 curious minds focused on solving engineering
and technical challenges from more than 175 locations nationwide. Since
1965, Terracon has evolved into a successful multi-discipline firm
specializing in environmental, facilities, geotechnical, and materials
services. Terracons growth is due to our talented employee-owners exceeding
expectations in client service and growing their careers with new and exciting
opportunities in the marketplace.

Terracons vision of “Together, we are best at people” is demonstrated
through our excellent compensation and benefits package. Based on
eligibility, role and job status, we offer many programs including
medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(k) plan, paid time
off and holidays, education reimbursement, and various bonus programs.
EEO Statement

Terracon is an EEO employer. We encourage qualified minority, female,
veteran and disabled candidates to apply and be considered for open positions.
We do not discriminate
against any applicant for employment, or any employee because of race,
color, religion, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation,
gender identity, gender, disability, age, or military status.