ASM Affiliates (ASM) has immediate openings for archaeological field technicians and crew chiefs for work in western Arizona. Current projections are for upwards of 5 months of fieldwork. ASM is a consulting firm specializing in archaeology, history, architectural history, and cultural resource management (CRM) with offices throughout the western U.S. and Hawaii. ASM is always searching for motivated cultural resource professionals to be a part of our team to operate at various levels and capacities.

Projects

Our current projects include archaeological survey in northwest Arizona. There may be an opportunity for additional work in other areas. Competitive pay based on experience and qualifications. Per diem for lodging and meals is available for successful non-local candidates. We encourage anyone who is in the Arizona area to apply. Hiring will occur on an as-needed basis per individual project until fully staffed.

*Proof of COVID-19 vaccination required prior to the first day of work*

Field Technician Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Archaeology/Anthropology (or AA degree/certificate with 10+ years’ experience). 
• Field school from an accredited institution or prior professional experience in the Southwest. 
• Be willing to work in and adapt to a variety of environments and challenging field conditions. 
• Experience with Trimble GPS and/or digital data recording on iPad or tablet.

Crew Chief Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Archaeology/Anthropology (or AA degree/certificate with 10+ years’ experience). 
• Field school from an accredited institution or prior professional experience in the Southwest. 
• At least 2 years prior professional experience in Mohave Desert/Arizona. 
• Be willing to work in and adapt to a variety of environments and challenging field conditions. 
• Experience with Trimble GPS and/or digital data recording on iPad or tablet. 
• Excellent writing and communication skills.

Work duties will be performed outdoors and may occasionally be in remote backcountry environments.

Duties may require hiking over long distances, standing for long durations, and the lifting and transport of loads up to 25 lbs.

Pay determined based on qualifications and experience.

Hourly pay rate commensurate with level of education, experience, and responsibilities

• $20 to $25 per hour for Field Techs
• $26 to $28 per hour for Crew Chiefs

How to Apply: Send your cover letter and CV/resume to jobs@asmaffiliates.com using the subject line: “Field Technician – AZ” or “Crew Chief – AZ”.

https://asmaffiliates.com/careers/

This position is located in Chiricahua National Monument, in the Natural Resources Division of the Southeast Arizona Parks: Chiricahua National Monument, Coronado National Memorial, and Fort Bowie National Historic Site.

• Open & closing dates: 03/27/2023 to 04/11/2023
• Salary: $47,457 - $61,694 per year
• Pay scale & grade: GS 7
• Location: 1 vacancy in Fort Bowie, AZ

Career-Seasonal appointments are permanent positions and include the same benefits as Career appointments, but do not provide work on a year-round basis. You will work from approximately May-March, and you will be in a non-pay status for the remainder of the year.

This is a Career-Seasonal position and subject to release and recall procedures. A permanent career-seasonal position includes all the benefits of permanent employment, but does not provide employment on a full year-round basis. Selectees will be in a non-pay/non-duty status for at least 2 weeks to 6 months per year based on project requirements. Selectees are guaranteed to work at least 6 months per year but not more than 50 weeks per year. Typical non-pay status will be during the off-season which occurs in April. This is an advance trainee position to prepare incumbent for higher-graded positions in the career ladder.

• Incumbent is responsible for monitoring and reporting on the condition of cultural resources of the parks
• Observes or identifies park cultural resource problems or potential problems that can be corrected or mitigated by immediate attention, or, with more complex problems, incumbent recommends and participates in the development and implementation of plans to address the problems.
• Management tasks and/or developmental assignments would include but not limited to drafting workplans and implementing those workplans
• Participating as a team member on complex restoration projects
• Collecting field data contributing to the basic cultural resources inventory of a park or monitoring program to assess status and trends of cultural resource conditions
• Incumbent will follow accepted field data collection protocols and reporting
• Coordinates site visits by various NPS offices and/or professional under contract pertaining to cultural resources management

• Prepares funding proposals to address research and management needs for cultural resources

Incumbent will also seek out training opportunities and educational activities that will increase their knowledge and understanding of the park's cultural resources in the context of the cultural and natural environment.

Duties will be developmental in nature when filled below the full performance level.

https://www.usajobs.gov/job/715311900

The Arizona Site Steward Program Foundation is recruiting new Board members to help us move forward with the many initiatives tied to our 2021-2024 strategic plan.  The Foundation intends to:

• ​Promote the monitoring and preservation of cultural resources in support of the Arizona Site Steward Program through education and the development of volunteer training and resources.

• Support the administration of the Arizona Site Steward Program through structured volunteer efforts and collaboration.

• Solicit funds to advance the Arizona Site Steward Program Strategic Plan through grant facilitation, K12 and public education, community outreach, corporate alliances, and cultural recognition.

We have several board director positions available:

Arizona Site Steward Representative

Arizona Regional Coordinator Representative

Arizona Land Manager Representative

Several At-Large positions - these positions do not have to be filled by Site Stewards, Land Managers or Regional Coordinators.  At-Large board members will provide fundraising, social media, website management, community outreach skills, educator experience and/or Tribal representation. 

*Our goal is to have representatives from several Arizona regions*

We are looking for the following skill sets:

Fundraising – ability to develop and sustain an individual and corporate donor pool focused on education and preservation; grow sponsorship connections; assist with grant writing; familiar with donor development software

Social Media – a leader to organize a social media savvy group of volunteers who will create weekly website news items, Facebook, Twitter and Instagram posts, share appropriate posts from other organizations, monitor the web for illegal archaeological posts, assist with marketing, assist with fundraising initiatives

Website management – familiar with Wix.com website features such as page development, form creation, news item creation and contacts organization

Online Training Development – familiar with Zoom and Google meeting functionality, including recording.  Comfortable with scheduling speakers and conducting online interactive discussions. 

Community Outreach – an outgoing and personable individual comfortable with speaking to varied groups, hosting tables, etc.

Educators – teachers or informal educators who love to talk about preservation and archaeology

Native American Community Members – Tribal members who would like to support respectful conversations and interactions with Site Stewards and the public about their heritage.

​This Board position is a two-year commitment.  We are currently meeting monthly via Zoom, but will be meeting in-person, with phone-in capability, as pandemic restrictions allow.  

The deadline to apply is Friday, April 7, 2023.  To apply, please use the form below to let us know you are interested.  OR you may nominate someone - with their prior approval (please fill in the nominee's name and email and include your information, as the nominator, in the text box). Lastly, if you prefer to email us directly you may send the nominee's name, region, desired position and reason for applying to our Secretary Pam at asspfoundation@gmail.com.  

​Lastly, if you’d like to help, but are not sure if you are ready to join the Board yet, we welcome support in our committees - working on specific initiatives and are happy to discuss how you can help. Please email us at Jeri.meeks@asspfoundation.org .

Join the Board! Application Deadline 4/7/23

The Arizona Department of Emergency & Military Affairs (DEMA) is looking to fill three cultural resources positions:

Senior Cultural Resources Program Manager

Papago Park Military Reservation, Phoenix $22.87 - $42.10 / hr

Senior Cultural Resources Manager.pdf

PPMR Archaeologist

Papago Park Military Reservation, Phoenix $19.22 - $34.41 / hr

PPMR Archaeologist.pdf

CN Archaeologist

Camp Navajo, Bellemont $19.22 - $34.41 / hr

CN Archaeologist.pdf

https://www.azstatejobs.gov/jobs/search?page=1&query=archaeologist 

The Gila River Indian Community’s Cultural Resource Management Program is hiring for our Archaeologist position. The Archeologist assists with archaeological field research projects conducted by the GRIC Cultural Resource Management Program. This position participates in aspects of archaeological monitoring, survey and excavation projects. The job posting is open until January 31, 2023.  See attached job description for details.

GRIC_23-781 Archaeologist.pdf

https://www.gilariver.org/index.php/opportunities/jobs 

SWCA Environmental Consultants, an employee-owned firm, providing a full-spectrum of environmental services, is seeking a Project Manager in join our Arizona Cultural Resources team. This is a regular, full-time, salaried position. The salary range is $60,000 to $75,000, and will be commensurate with experience. The Cultural Resources Project Manager can be based out of our Flagstaff, Phoenix, or Tucson Offices.

To be considered, please provide a cover letter and a resume/CV with professional references.

What you will accomplish

• Manage and participate in all aspects of cultural resources projects successfully, including budgeting, scheduling, research, fieldwork, report writing, curation.

• Collaborate with other project managers across offices and disciplines to successfully meet client and agency needs.
• Work with clients and agency representatives for successful project implementation.
• Prepare and create technical, high-quality proposals, work plans, reports, and literature reviews with little supervisory oversight.
• Oversee fieldwork and deliverables, adhering to SWCA’s Quality Assurance/ Quality Control (QA/QC) program.
• Work independently in a responsible manner, resolving project challenges.
• Work within defined schedules and meet deadlines.
• Follow all health and safety procedure.

Experience and qualifications for success

Required Experience:

• Master’s degree in Anthropology, Archaeology, or a related field.
• Minimum of five years of experience in environmental consulting, including at least three years in a supervisory capacity, whether in the field or in the office.
• Demonstrated expertise in federal, state, and local cultural resources laws and regulations.
• Ability to travel and conduct fieldwork for long hours will be required on certain projects.
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Currently reside in Arizona or plans to relocate to Arizona in the immediate future.
• Must have a valid driver's license, the ability to pass a Motor Vehicle background screening, and have access to reliable transportation.

Preferred Experience:

• Able to be listed on federal and state permits in Arizona.

• Primary report authorship and experience providing quality control review of field documents and
• Project management experience includes working on a variety of project types and sizes, on all project aspects (from pre-field tasks through final report preparation), in multiple regions, and with a variety of regulatory agencies.
• Experience supervising junior staff.
• Experience leading archaeology crews on a variety of project types and sizes, regions, and agencies.
• Experience collecting field data utilizing modern mobile technology (tablets, Bluetooth GPS receivers, mobile software) and Trimble GPS units (Terrasync and/or ArcPad).
• Experience with computer-based programs such as Pathfinder Office, ArcGIS Desktop, Microsoft Office Suite, Adobe Acrobat, and others.
• CPR and First Aid certified.

Why Work at SWCA?

SWCA Environmental Consultants is a growing 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.

We are 100% employee-owned, and we build our success together. 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. We offer a supportive, team-oriented work environment and competitive wages and benefits, including an 100% employee stock ownership plan (retirement).

At SWCA, we support our team members in developing their careers to make them leaders in their industry. Our new Career Landscape initiative is a career development process and guide designed to help you develop professionally and chart your career path for a rewarding career at SWCA. We encourage professional conference attendance, internal and external professional development and training programs, education reimbursement, a Science and Leadership Program, and bonuses for publications meeting certain criteria.

If you are seeking an opportunity to work in a culture of exceptionally skilled and diverse professionals who embrace sound science and creative solutions, then SWCA will be a great fit for you!  

If you would like to contact SWCA regarding the accessibility of our website or need assistance completing the application process, please email accomodations@swca.com or call 480-581-5378. This contact information is for accommodation requests only and cannot be used to inquire about the status of applications. SWCA is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages women, minorities, individuals with disabilities and veterans to apply.

https://careers-swca.icims.com/jobs/12363/project-manager---cultural-resources/job

SWCA Environmental Consultants is seeking an Associate Project Archaeologist (Field Director) to join us in our Flagstaff office. This is an hourly, full-time position. Candidates can be located anywhere in Arizona, but will need to be willing to travel to northern Arizona to direct fieldwork.

The Associate Project Archaeologist will assist with cultural resources management work within the greater Flagstaff area and across Arizona. Under the supervision of the Flagstaff office Cultural Resources Team Lead and Project Managers, the Associate Project Archaeologist performs field and office tasks while working with and supervising crew members. 

In this role, you will manage all aspects of fieldwork, supervising one or more crews of archaeological technicians during survey, site recording, monitoring, or excavation projects. You may also assist with office-based tasks, including the preparation of site forms and technical reports. SWCA offers a unique work environment specializing in delivering natural and cultural resources services across Arizona and beyond.  

What you will accomplish

• Supervise fieldwork, including archaeological survey, testing, data recovery, and monitoring and ensure quality and completeness of data collected.  
• Ensure that appropriate preliminary research is conducted and organized prior to fieldwork, and that necessary equipment, staff, and other resources are ready for fieldwork. 
• Review the data for QA/QC, and ensure all work is conducted and submitted in accordance with company standards and guidelines. 
• Accurately identify historic and prehistoric artifacts and features, and train less experienced field crew in their identification. 
• Assist with office-based tasks, including performing Class I literature reviews, research, site form, technical report preparation, developing and tracking scopes of work, schedules, and budgets. 
• Communicate effectively when reporting to Team Leads, Principal Investigators, and Project Managers. 
• Work independently in a responsible manner. 
• Work within defined schedules and meet deadlines. 
• Follow all health and safety procedures, including COVID-19 safety protocols

Experience and qualifications for success

Required Qualifications:  

• Bachelor’s degree in Anthropology, Archaeology, or a related field.  
• Minimum of three years working as a field archaeologist in the Southwest. 
• Ability to travel and conduct fieldwork for long hours (sometimes in inclement weather, rugged terrain, and at high altitudes) and to carry equipment weighing up to 40 pounds. 
• Extremely organized and meticulous with ensuring survey, documentation, and paperwork are complete. 
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and technical writing. 
• Currently reside in Arizona or plans to relocate to Arizona in the immediate future. 
• Must have a valid driver's license, the ability to pass a Motor Vehicle background screening, and have access to reliable transportation. 

Preferred Experience:  

• Master’s degree in Anthropology, Archaeology, or a related field.  
• Meet the Secretary of the Interior’s Professional Qualifications Standards in archaeology. 
• Able to be listed on federal and state permits in Arizona. 
• Experience leading crews of field technicians on a variety of project types and sizes, regions, and agencies. 
• Experience collecting field data utilizing modern mobile technology (tablets, Bluetooth GPS receivers, mobile software) and Trimble GPS units (Terrasync and/or ArcPad).  
• Experience with computer-based programs such as Pathfinder Office, ArcGIS Desktop, Microsoft Office Suite, Adobe Acrobat, and others. 
• Experience writing technical archaeology reports. 
• Knowledge of federal and state preservation laws and regulations including, but not limited to the National Environmental Policy Act, Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act, and Section 106 and Section 110 of the National Historic Preservation Act. 
• CPR and First Aid certified. 

Why Work at SWCA? 

SWCA Environmental Consultants is a growing employee-owned firm, providing a full-spectrum of environmental services.  Our Vision (the North Star) isto 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. 

We are 100% employee-owned, and we build our success together. 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. We offer a supportive, team-oriented work environment and competitive wages and benefits, including an 100% employee stock ownership plan (retirement). 

At SWCA, we support our team members in developing their careers to make them leaders in their industry. Our new Career Landscape initiative is a career development process and guide designed to help you develop professionally and chart your career path for a rewarding career at SWCA. We encourage professional conference attendance, internal and external professional development and training programs, education reimbursement, a Science and Leadership Program, and bonuses for publications meeting certain criteria. 

If you are seeking an opportunity to work in a culture of exceptionally skilled and diverse professionals who embrace sound science and creative solutions, then SWCA will be a great fit for you!   

 If you would like to contact SWCA regarding the accessibility of our website or need assistance completing the application process, please email accomodations@swca.com or call 480-581-5378. This contact information is for accommodation requests only and cannot be used to inquire about the status of applications. 

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

https://careers-swca.icims.com/jobs/12158/associate-project-archaeologist---field-director/job 

Tonto National Monument is partnering with Tucson Audubon Society to hire a Tribal Relations Resource Intern, and we are now accepting applications! This is a 6-month position, stationed in Roosevelt, AZ, with no-cost housing provided and an hourly rate of $17.31. This position is eligible to receive a Public Land Corps (PLC) Hiring Authority certificate at the completion of the internship. To apply, visit https://tucsonaudubonsociety.bamboohr.com/careers/50

The Tribal Relations Resource Intern will serve as a valuable member of the Resource Management Team. Major duties for the position include:

• Working with park staff and tribal partners, the intern will assist with tribal consultation related to park projects; assist with logistics, planning, and consultation related to an ethnographic study; and contribute to a new rotating museum exhibit.
• Assist with resource management operations, including collecting backcountry game camera data, monitoring archaeological sites, and participating in post-fire restoration work involving revegetation and invasive species removal.
• Staffing the Lower Cliff Dwelling to provide information to visitors about the site.

The Collections Museum Assistant performs a variety of Museum and Cultural Park functions within the archaeological repository. The Collections Museum Assistant is responsible for:

• Coordinating the daily operations of the archaeological repositor including managing repository agreements.
• Receiving collections, and accessioning collections.
• Completing fiscal duties such as processing and budgeting.
• Supervision of part-time staff, volunteers, and interns.
• Environmental monitoring.
• Integrated pest management.
• Facilitating researcher access.
• Conducting facility maintenance in specialized storage areas. 

The Collections Assistant is expected to exercise independent judgment in the completion of assigned tasks and performance is evaluated based on results achieved. Supervision is received from the Museum Curator.

SALARY

$20.67 (minimum) - $31.47 (maximum) hourly / $42,993.60 - $65,457.60 annually.  Candidates may be hired up to $65,457.60 depending upon qualifications.  

BENEFITS

A comprehensive benefits package is offered which includes traditional pension with employer and employee contributions; choice of medical HMO, PPO, or HSA/HDHP plan; wellness incentive of up to $720 annually; dental; vision; life insurance; long-term disability; 401(a) and 457 plans; medical enrollment includes a monthly $150 City contribution to a Post-Employment Health Plan; bus/light rail pass; tuition reimbursement program; paid time off includes 12.5 paid holidays, 12 vacation days, and 15 sick days and personal leave days. Additionally, effective 10/1/2022, Paid Parental Leave is now offered to eligible employees up to 480 hours (12 weeks) of paid leave for the birth, adoption or foster care placement of a child during a 12-month period.

For more details, visit: Unit 007 Benefits

Pension Information

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Three years of professional museum or public art collection experience.
• One year in an area of specialization such as Collections Management, Educational Programming, Registrar, or exhibit design and implementation.
• Bachelor's degree in archaeology, anthropology, education, fine arts, or fields related to specific assignments.
• Other combinations of education and experience which meet the minimum qualifications may be substituted.
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PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

The minimum qualifications listed above, plus:

• Ability to move objects up to 50 pounds.
• Experience developing collections management procedures.
• Experience running a museum's environmental monitoring program.
• Graduate degree or certificate in museum studies or related field.
• Experience using a museum's collections management database.
• Three years of professional (paid) experience working with artifact collections in an archaeological repository or archaeological museum.
• Three years of professional (paid) experience in museum collections management.
• Experience working with Tribal communities on repatriation.
• Experience running a museum's integrated pest management program.

RECRUITMENT DATES

Recruitment closes November 7, 2022. All materials must be received by 11:59 p.m. on this date.

This is a position-based recruitment and generates a one time use only list. Once interviews are conducted and candidates are selected, this job posting will be considered closed and candidates will no longer be in consideration for the position applied for. This posting will not result in any ongoing eligibility list.

HOW TO APPLY

Apply online by completing the required information and attaching, as one document, your cover letter and resume. Please include your experience as it relates to the qualifications stated above. Only the highest qualified may be posted to the eligible to hire list. The results of the resume screening process will be sent to your primary email address.

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City of Phoenix is an equal opportunity employer. AmeriCorps, Peace Corps, and other national service alumni who meet the required qualifications are encouraged to apply.

https://hcmprod.phoenix.gov/psc/hcmprodtam/EMPLOYEE/COP_TAM/c/HRS_HRAM_FL.HRS_CG_SEARCH_FL.GBL

Harris Environmental Group (HEG) is looking to hire Archaeological Field Technicians for multiple cultural resources survey projects in Arizona.

Crews will primarily be working 8-day sessions, Thursday to Thursday, at 10-hours per day.

Field Technicians are responsible for assisting the Crew Lead in identifying and recording cultural resources in the field. This includes identifying and documenting all types of regional artifacts and features, thoroughly filling out appropriate site forms, site/artifact photography, navigating survey transects with Garmin GPS, and mapping sites using Trimble GPS.

HEG offers competitive pay and per diem.

Field Technician Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in archaeology, anthropology, or related field (required)
• Ability to hike up to 10 miles a day in rugged terrain while carrying up to 30 lbs. of gear/water (required)
• Ability to work in hot or cold conditions, inclement weather, and remote locations (required)
• Accredited field school (preferred)
• At least 6 months of experience in CRM pedestrian survey (preferred)
• Proficiency with basic Garmin GPS devices and familiarity with Trimble GPS (Terrasync) (preferred)
• Skill using digital tablets for site recordation (preferred)
• Experience identifying and documenting prehistoric and historic artifacts and features (preferred)

HEG is an award-winning, woman-owned cultural and natural resources consulting firm specializing in the American Southwest. Our team includes archaeologists, architectural historians, wildlife biologists, environmental scientists, plant ecologists, and administrative personnel. We have a long history of working with federal, state, and local agencies throughout the Southwest, and our clients benefit from the collective experience of our diverse group of specialists. HEG is an Equal Opportunity Employer – women, minorities, individuals with disabilities, and veterans are encouraged to apply.

Please send cover letter (including date of availability) and CV/resume to Lirain Urreiztieta at lirain@heg-inc.com.

https://www.heg-inc.com/