Historic Preservation Specialists perform professional cultural resource management activities in the form of statewide historic preservation efforts to ensure compliance with State and/or federal programs, laws, rules and regulations. This includes cooperating with other agencies and the public in conducting a comprehensive statewide survey of cultural resources and maintaining a paper, electronic, and/or GIS inventory of such properties; identifying and nominating eligible resources to the National and State Registers of Historic Places or recognizing resources by erecting State Historic Markers; preparing and implementing a comprehensive statewide historic preservation plan; assisting in the administration of the federal historic preservation assistance program within the State; advising and assisting as appropriate, federal and State agencies and local governments in carrying out their historic preservation responsibilities; cooperating with federal agencies, local governments and the public to ensure that cultural resources are taken into consideration at all levels of planning and development; providing public information, education, training and technical assistance relating to Federal and State Historic Preservation Programs; cooperating with local governments in the development of local historic preservation programs, and assisting local governments in becoming Certified Local Governments (CLGs); providing technical advice to the State of Nevada's Commission for Cultural Centers and Historic Preservation (CCCHP); managing the statutorily-mandated Nevada Site Stewardship Program; administration of the Comstock Historic District for the State as per the requirements of NRS 384; management of the Comstock History Center in Virginia City; administration of Nevada's Native American burial protection legislation. Incumbents possess a degree of knowledge and proficiency sufficient to perform advanced-level work and may provide work direction and training to others.

This position will serve as an archaeological reviewer in the Review and Compliance Program for the Nevada State Historic Preservation Office. The incumbent will recommend to State and federal agencies the kind and intensity of archaeological surveys and historic contexts and background studies to be conducted; review and provide comments on archaeological survey reports prepared in the State to ensure they meet federal and State standards; determine the adequacy of documentation for evaluation of cultural resources discovered; recommend whether or not to concur with federal agency determinations of significance and project related effects; conduct site inspections; provide advice and technical assistance to State and federal agencies regarding the treatment and stewardship of cultural resources; review and prepare technical papers at professional conferences and educate the public on preservation issues; and coordinate with other State and federal agencies to set standards for report writing, evaluation, stewardship, and mitigation of cultural resources. The incumbent will manage the Office's administration of the state's Native American Burial Protection statutes on behalf of the Administrator and will coordinate burial activities with Native Americans and other State agencies.

Minimum Qualifications

Master’s degree from an accredited university in archeology, anthropology, architectural history, art history, history, historic preservation, cultural geography or related field and one year of professional experience in research, writing, or teaching American architectural history, restoration architecture, history, art history, or historic preservation with an academic institution; working for a professional historic preservation consulting firm or a Federal, state, or local entity performing historic preservation work in archaeological research, architectural history, history, or historic preservation; or managing and/or maintaining cultural resource databases to include the digitization of GIS data, data validation and normalization, and resolution of duplicates; OR Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in architectural history, history, art history, anthropology, historic preservation or closely related field and two years of professional experience as described above; OR one year of experience as a Historic Preservation Specialist I level in Nevada State service; OR an equivalent combination of education and experience as described above.

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Aspen Environmental Group (Aspen) is seeking a Senior Archaeologist to fill an on-call position as a Project Manager for upcoming projects in Arizona.

 Required Education and Experience 

• Must be permittable at the Principal Investigator or Field Director level on BLM, National Forest, and State lands in Arizona.

• Must be knowledgeable of federal, state, and local historic preservation and cultural resources regulations.

• An M.A. or a Ph.D. in archaeology.  

• Minimum of 3 years of supervisory or management experience in CRM; RPA certification preferred.  

• Expertise in Arizona archaeology; familiarity with U.S. Forest Service Programmatic Agreements, BLM Management Manuals.  

• Experience assisting agencies with tribal consultation/coordination is a plus. 

• Experience in conducting pedestrian field survey using Trimble GPS and/or Fulcrum Smartphone technology in addition to illustrating site sketch maps and features accurately.  

• Experience identifying southwest prehistoric and historic artifact classes and materials and faunal remains, 

• Have a sound knowledge of soils, geomorphology and how to describe them. 

• Experience in conducting test excavations and data recovery projects, and completing site forms accurately, succinctly; and quickly in the field using Aspen apps. 

• Successful candidates must have the ability to maintain high quality field notes, keep good organization of field records, and maintain a professional demeanor in a variety of often strenuous outdoor and remote environmental work conditions. 

• Experience with ESRI or Adobe Creative Cloud and/or Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Access and PowerPoint) a big plus. 

• Excellent writing skills and demonstrable experience in contributing to or preparing resource evaluation documents and technical reports. 

• Successful candidates must have a valid AZ Driver’s License with a clean driving record and be comfortable working in strenuous hiking and harsh weather conditions. 

About Aspen. Aspen is a dynamic, interdisciplinary environmental services firm that provides impacts analysis, permitting, and compliance services for a wide variety of federal and state agencies, as well as private clients. Aspen specializes in providing expert compliance services for complex, multi-faceted infrastructure and public works projects. Aspen’s growing cultural resources group is innovative in the approach and use of new technologies yet remains well-grounded in the professional understanding of federal and state laws and regulations, in addition to local ordinances and general plans applicable to cultural and tribal cultural resources. We maintain a collaborative work environment that promotes multi-disciplinary cooperation and teamwork and rigorous applied science. We pride ourselves on shaping careers in a way that provides a healthy rhythm of work and life responsibilities. Success at Aspen will include a blend of motivated initiative, business acumen, technical expertise, commitment, flexibility, and teamwork. 

 Compensation.  

Aspen offers a wide range of benefits and a competitive compensation package. Hourly rate will be commensurate with experience. The preferred candidate will be an Arizona resident.

To apply.  

Please submit a letter of interest, resume, references, and a writing sample of a previously published technical report or report section for which the candidate was the sole or majority author to: 

Lauren DeOliveira at ldeoliveira@aspeneg.com

The subject line must state, “Senior Archaeologist/Project Manager – Arizona.”

Terracon is hiring a Senior Staff Scientist to support our cultural projects in Arizona, California, Nevada, New Mexico and Utah. 

General Responsibilities:
Conduct cultural records reviews, archaeological surveys, Phase I testing, Phase II data recovery, archaeological monitoring, archaeological mitigation, preparation of archaeological plans and reports, and contribute cultural information for environmental documents Identify, evaluate and recommend risk and mitigation strategies/designs to ensure compliance with federal, state and local regulations. Prepare applicable risk assessments and technical documents including proposals, reports and regulatory agency correspondence.

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.
• Be responsible for maintaining quality standards on all projects.
• Mid-level, experienced scientific professional responsible for conducting site testing and making recommendations for systems design on medium sized projects with a variety of complexity.
• Participates with more senior scientists on large, more complex projects.
• Performs survey, monitoring, and excavation fieldwork assignments, often serving as field lead and/or project manager for given assignment.
• Implements technical requirements to complete client projects by directing and supervising field staff to sample, test and collect data and/or document site activities.
• Responsible for developing written proposals to clients for both small and large projects including quality control review of proposals written by others.
• Evaluates complex laboratory and field data and assembles in written reports.
• May serve as team member or lead in meetings and communications with client pertaining to specific projects/tasks.

Requirements:

• Master’s degree in Anthropology and a minimum of 5 years’ related experience. Or, in lieu of a Master’s degree, possess a bachelor’s degree in Anthropology and have a minimum of 9 years’ related experience.
• Ability to perform all aspects of archaeological fieldwork outdoors year-round within the U.S. Southwest (Arizona, New Mexico, California, Nevada, and Utah).
• Meets Secretary of Interior Standards for conducting archaeological fieldwork.
• Ability to obtain State and Federal permits to conduct archaeological fieldwork within U.S. Southwest.
• Ability to obtain Principal Investigator status in the US Southwest (Arizona, New Mexico, California, Nevada, or Utah).
• Ability to author records review, monitoring, survey, testing and data recovery reports.
• Valid driver’s license with acceptable violation history.

Desired qualifications:

• Possess Principal Investigator status on an Arizona Antiquities Act permit.
• Possess General Archaeological Investigation Permit for archaeological investigations on New Mexico state lands.
• Completion of an archaeological field school in the US Southwest.

Terracon’s health plans make it easy for employees to build their own packages based on their needs.
The following plans are offered to you to protect you and your family:

• Medical Plans
• Consumer Driven Health Care Plan or Preferred Provider Organization (PPO) Plan
• Pharmacy Benefit
• Dental Plan
• Vision Plans
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Retirement Plan: 401(k) and Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
• Individual Employee Ownership of Common Stock

Terracon also offers plans that help employees make the most of their work and personal lives, including:

• Short Term Disability
• Supplemental Disability and Injury Benefit Long Term Disability
• Life Insurance
• Long Term Care Insurance
• Paid Time Off

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Terracon is hiring Assistant Scientists to support our cultural projects in Arizona, California, Nevada, New Mexico and Utah. As an Assistant Scientist at Terracon, you will join an experienced, collegial team conducting cultural records reviews, archaeological surveys, Phase I testing, Phase II data recovery, and archaeological monitoring. If you have the skills and interest, you will also help prepare technical documents (site forms, survey and excavation reports, etc.) and assist in artifact processing and analysis in our lab facilities.

General Responsibilities:
Position description: We have a variety of survey, excavation, and monitoring projects. This position will be primarily field-based, with the possibility of survey rotations that usually range for 8-10 days on 4-6 days off for the duration of the projects. For remote projects we stay in hotels if available; occasionally a project may require tent or RV camping if other accommodations are not possible.

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.
• Be responsible for maintaining quality standards on all projects.
• Gather data and information for evaluation by other team members.
• Performs tasks related to field survey, monitoring, and excavation.
• Tabulate and prepare data for written reports.
• Operate field data collection equipment
• Transport material samples or documents to the lab for further testing and analysis.
• Other duties, where skills and interest coincide

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Anthropology or related science field, or passing grade in an archaeological field school, or 1 years supervised experience as an archaeological field technician

• Ability to complete field-related survey and excavation tasks in a desert environment year-round

• Valid driver’s license with acceptable violation history.

Desired qualifications:

• Passing grade in an archaeological field school in the US Southwest or Northern Mexico
• Prior experience conducting contract archaeology in the US Southwest or Northern Mexico

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The City of Mesa, Arizona, is seeking a new director after the retirement of long-time director Tom Wilson. The Director (City title: Museum Administrator) is a senior manager within the City’s Arts and Culture Department and reports to the Director of Arts and Culture. This position leads the museum staff, setting programmatic, research and operational priorities, articulating and leading the implementation of vision and long-term strategies, and acting as the liaison to the AZMNH Foundation, a 501(c)3 support organization. AZMNH’s next director should be an experienced, visionary, creative and skilled leader, able to work with staff and volunteers to enhance the museum’s programs and facilities. Significant knowledge of anthropology/archeology, paleontology, natural history and museum practices are strongly desired, with an advanced degree in one of those fields at the master’s level required. 

The ideal candidate will have substantial experience in senior museum management, as well as fundraising and audience development. Experience in municipal government is a plus. The City of Mesa seeks an innovative thought leader, an outgoing and articulate spokesperson, and a community-engaged advocate.

Please see the full job description for additional information.  Apply at the City of Mesa, here; please include a cover letter and resume with your application.

We are currently seeking resumes from qualified Archaeological Technicians for our Phoenix, Arizona office. The role will be to assist in completion of archaeological field projects (survey, monitoring, excavation) for AZTEC’s Cultural Resource Group.

Duties:

• Perform archaeological research and conduct site file searches at federal, state, tribal, and private repositories
• Assist with all types of archaeological investigations (survey, monitoring, testing, data recovery)
• Apply standardize field methods and complete field forms thoroughly and accurately
• Assist with lab work
• Communicate effectively and work closely with fellow employees

Archaeological Technician- Required Skills:

• BA or BS in anthropology, archaeology, or closely related field
• Completion of academic-sponsored field school or minimum of 6 months experience in CRM
• Previous experience performing archaeological excavation
• Ability to perform fieldwork in adverse conditions (rugged terrain, remote locations, hot and cold temperatures, arid environments, dense vegetation) and carry up to 25 pounds of equipment
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Ability and willingness to travel
• Reliable transportation, good driving record
• Experience collecting field data using ESRI Collector software is preferred

https://www.aztec.us/careers/#1603479975709-b5f882aa-dbee

Archaeology Crew Chief- Job Description

We are currently seeking resumes from qualified Archaeology Crew Chiefs for our Phoenix, Arizona office. The role will be to assist with 3+ month data recovery project within Hohokam village site in south Phoenix; opportunity to transition to permanent, full-time employment with AZTEC's rapidly growing Cultural Resource Group.

Duties:

• Perform archaeological research and conduct site file searches at federal, state, tribal, and private repositories
• Assist with archaeological investigations
• Maintain field logs
• Photograph features
• Assist crew members with use of proper field methods and completing field forms based on information provided in work plan and/or field manual
• Assist in preparation of technical reports
• Field documentation of archaeological material
• Assess significance and identify appropriate National Register criteria of eligibility by applying aspects of integrity
• Assist with lab work
• Communicate effectively and work closely with fellow employees
• Perform travel that may include overnight stays for an extended period

Archaeology Crew Chief- Required Skills:

• BA or BS in Anthropology, Archaeology, or closely related field
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in data recovery excavation; minimum of 1 year of experience as crew chief
• Understanding of Hohokam archaeology and archaeological method and theory
• Ability to generate, organize, and log adequate field records
• Ability to perform fieldwork in adverse conditions (rugged terrain, remote locations, hot and cold temperatures, arid environments, dense vegetation) and carry up to 25 pounds of equipment
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Ability and willingness to travel outside Metro Phoenix
• Good driving record, reliable transportation
• Advanced degree (MA/MS/Phd) preferred
• Experience performing survey/testing/data recovery/monitoring preferred
• Experience using GPS and tablet preferred
• Understanding of applicable federal and state Cultural Resource Management/Historic Preservation laws (Section 106 of NHPA, AAA, and SHPA) preferred
• Experience drafting maps and figures in ArcMap/ArcGIS Desktop 10 preferred
• Artifact analysis preferred
• Understanding of Southwestern prehistory and history preferred
• Professional experience in the Southwest preferred

Working Conditions and Environment:

Will need the ability to establish rapport quickly with others working on the same project, and be able to promote a positive team environment. A working knowledge of dealing with a diverse population while using tact, diplomacy, and respect.

Company Benefits:

AZTEC offers competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, life insurance, short and long-term disability, flexible spending accounts, Paid-time-Off, and a 401(k)/Profit Sharing program.

Company Overview:

AZTEC Engineering Group, Inc. (AZTEC) is headquartered in Phoenix, Arizona, and provides diversified technical and consulting services to clients in the United States. AZTEC has offices in California, Colorado, Indiana, and Nevada. AZTEC is part of the TYPSA Group, an international consulting engineering firm with over 2,600 employees and more than 50 offices worldwide providing multidisciplinary consulting services in the fields of civil engineering, architecture and environment. AZTEC has a diverse culture that focuses on providing rich opportunities for its employees.

AZTEC is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to affirmative action planning and encourages diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other non-job-related characteristic.

Please apply online at www.aztec.us/career.

Supervises members of the Historic Preservation Team (HPT), and manages the cultural resources review of development projects in accordance with applicable regulations under the general direction of the Cultural Resources Program Manager. Reviews and approves documentation required under 36 CFR 800.11 in support of environmental review under ADOT's assumption of Federal responsibility for Categorical Exclusions and ADOT's assumption of responsibility for NEPA Program Assignment.

Manages and oversees schedules, consultant contracts, budgets, the preparation of required documentation that is legally sufficient and defensible in the court of law, and coordinates timely completion of project deliverables for cultural resource analyses, consultation, permitting, and NEPA/Environmental authorizations in accordance with federal and state law. Tracks environmental deliverables and ensures that the HPT projects are delivered on-schedule. Advises management and project teams of potential environmental risk relating to the protection of cultural resources, and suggests resolution. Supervises the work of professional consultants.

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The Center for Digital Antiquity, in the School for Human Evolution and Social Change (SHESC), is devoted to enhancing preservation of and access to irreplaceable archaeological records and data.  Digital Antiquity supports archaeological research, resource management, education, and public outreach by providing new and innovative ways of finding, managing, preserving, and using archaeological information.  Archaeologists, computer scientists, and information management experts have created Digital Antiquity with two basic goals.  One is to improve substantially the ease of accessing and using archaeological information.  The other, equally important, is to provide for the long-term preservation of the irreplaceable records of archaeological investigations.

Reporting to the Director of the Center for Digital Antiquity, the Program Manager is responsible for assisting with budgeting, marketing/sales, and strategic planning. The Program Manager assists with planning and implementing Digital Antiquity’s activities and operations, which includes helping to establish a long-term vision for the Center.

The Program Manager oversees the preparation of proposals for continued funding; acts as the primary liaison with current funding source; supervises the preparation of budget proposals; recommends the allocation of resources within the limitations of the budget. Directs the recruitment of local participants within the region utilizing the most appropriate promotional and marketing methods. Establishes and maintains liaison with regional, state, and national organizations involved in the implementation of technology.

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AECOM is seeking a seasoned senior archaeologist to be based in our Phoenix, AZ office.

Job duties and responsibilities include but aren't limited to the following:

• Utilizes advanced scientific principles, theories, practices and existing technologies to develop technical solutions to complex problems.

• Interprets and records data, conducts analyses, compares findings to relevant studies and local, state, and national regulations to ensure compliance. Work is performed with minimal direction.

• Exercises considerable latitude in determining technical objectives of assignment. Responsible for advanced duties and activities in their specialized functional area.

• Conducts research and does investigation work as required.

• Plans and organizes project studies.

• Assists in the resolution of conflicting technical information and unsuitability of standard procedures.

• Performs complex assignments often requiring the development of unique solutions to problems.

• Oversee the work of less experienced scientists.

• The senior archaeologist will support all types of cultural resource studies primarily in Arizona and surrounding states. The studies could include records reviews, intensive cultural resource field surveys, archaeological excavations, and lab studies.

• The senior archaeologist will manage or assist in the management of cultural resource studies to facilitate their successful completion.

• Conduct archaeological fieldwork and compile field documentation. The work could require prolonged walking or standing on various types of terrain; extensive manual labor including excavation with shovels and moving buckets and wheelbarrows filled with dirt; bending, kneeling, and standing activities, and lifting and carry objects weighing as much as 50 lbs., all in outdoor environments, under a wide range of weather conditions.

• Lead crews as principal investigator, co-principal investigator, or field director including instruction of crew members in the use of equipment, technology, and field methods, and making logistical arrangements.

• Manage artifact collections, guide laboratory analyses, and mentor new or inexperienced staff in proper field or lab methods and ensure lab protocols are followed.

• Write archaeological reports and/or prepare archaeological site forms in coordination with other team members and support staff.

• Travel as needed for project work and have a valid driver’s license

• Work with technical field, lab and office staff, managers and administrative staff to ensure projects meet AECOM quality and safety standards.

• Follows AECOM corporate policies and procedures.

• Assume personal responsibility for furthering capabilities to ensure career growth.

Minimum Requirements

• BA/BS in anthropology or a related field. + six years of progressively responsible employment in cultural resource management including demonstrated supervision or management experience or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education.

Preferred Qualifications

• MA or PhD degree in anthropology or a related field.

• Minimum of 6 years of progressively responsible employment in cultural resource management including demonstrated supervision or management experience.

• Regional archaeological expertise in the Southwestern United States, particularly southern Arizona

• Ability to design and supervise complex archaeological fieldwork, lab processing, and/or or technical analysis and report preparation.

• Manage budgets, supervise personnel, schedule staff and tasks related to specific projects.

• Manage or contribute to preparation of proposals.

• Strong technical writing skills.

• Writing and reviewing technical reports and research designs/treatment plans

• Thorough understanding of the National Historic Preservation Act, Section 106.

• Ability to adapt quickly to changes in project needs.

• Ability to work independently and collaboratively with a variety of colleagues, clients, agency and tribal representatives, construction contractors, and other project stakeholders.

• Strong work ethic, demonstrated leadership ability, excellent communication skills.

• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.

• Certification as principal investigator or field director for Arizona Antiquities Act permits and cultural resource study permits for other agencies.

• Experience with standard Microsoft Office software (Word, Excel).

• Register of Professional Archaeologists certification.

• Experience working with tribal communities

• Proficiency with geographic information system, digital data collection, and database software.

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