Job Details

Archaeological Field Director

Location: Knoxville, Tennessee

Schedule: Regular Full Time

Travel Required: Yes (50-75%)

Government Clearance: Ability to Obtain

North Wind Resource Consulting's core capabilities include environmental documentation and permitting; natural and cultural resource surveys; wildlife and botanical expertise; National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) technical services; historic and prehistoric surveys; environmental consultation such as Section 106 for cultural resources, Section 404 for wetlands, and Section 7 for endangered species); and Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and mapping capabilities. North Wind Resource Consulting maintains offices across the country.

Position Purpose

The Archaeological Field Director is responsible for leading and supervising field crews in the completion of archaeological surveys. The Field Director will participate in planning and mobilization of projects, systematic recording of archaeological sites, and preparation of materials for report production following completion of the project.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Maintain both North Wind and project-specific safety awareness and practices including but not limited to field crew and driving safety.
• Oversees and directs crews in the location, recording, and interpretation of archaeological data from survey projects.
• Supervises field personnel, which may include in-field training, problem resolution, and performance evaluation.
• Organizes fieldwork mobilization and demobilization.
• Ensures completion of projects on schedule and within budget.
• Identification of archaeological sites including artifacts and features
• Collect data at archaeological and historic sites
• Taking photographs of archaeological sites, artifacts, features, and standing structures
• Keep meticulous and precise notes on archaeological sites
• Collection of GIS data
• Quality Control of field data collected
• Develop survey strategy on a daily basis
• Assist in production of site forms and technical reports
• Communication on a regular basis with the North Wind project manager, field technicians, and clients

Additional Duties and Responsibilities

• Participation in project kickoff meetings and project updates.
• Drive daily to project areas using a 4-wheel drive North Wind vehicle.
• Participation in North Wind training.

Minimum Qualifications

• Education and Experience: Master's degree in Anthropology, Archaeology, or equivalent discipline. 3+ years of field experience directly related to the duties and responsibilities specified. 1 year of supervisory archaeological field experience in the Southeastern United States. Experience working in inclement conditions (e.g., heat, rain, rugged terrain, etc.).
• Skills and Abilities: Possess strong organizational skills. Ability to follow written and verbal instruction. Willingness and desire to learn and ask questions. Proficient in identification of cultural resources including both prehistoric and historic artifacts and features including mapping, photography. Must exhibit great attention to detail. Ability to navigate using a topographic map and properly utilize a compass. Ability to use computers for data entry and word processing. Possesses a strong work ethic and developed and mature understanding of professionalism. Strong interpersonal skills including the ability to communicate effectively in training field crews. Ability and willingness to travel to various field locations, walk and conduct fieldwork for long hours, often across rugged terrain. Willingness and ability to work in a dynamic setting, and to consistently enact high performance standards and a strong work and team ethic in support of the goals and objectives of North Wind's commitment to gathering high quality in-field data.

Special Requirements

• Ability and willingness to work overtime hours
• Ability and willingness to travel to project area up to ten (10) days at a time for multiple field sessions
• Must pass pre-employment background check
• Must pass pre-employment drug screening
• Must possess a valid driver's license with all necessary endorsements
• Must be able, by reason of experience, training, or both, to operate a 4-wheel high clearance North Wind vehicle (i.e., truck and/or jeep) to complete the work task(s)
• Applicants are required to have REAL ID ACT compliant documentation at time of hire and nothing on record that would prohibit you from employment on federal government contracts

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with ESRI Field Maps
• Data collection using iPads and Geodes
• Be a Registered Professional Archaeologist (RPA)

Physical Demands

• Must be able to work in various weather conditions (rain, snow, sleet, wind, heat, cold, etc.)
• Ability and willingness to travel to various field locations, walk/hike and conduct fieldwork for long hours, across rugged terrain (slopes, hills, mountains, etc.)
• Ability to carry equipment and supplies weighing up to 30 pounds
• This position requires long periods of walking, climbing, standing, stooping, kneeling, and bending for periods of up to 10-12 hours per day

Working Environment

Work will be performed outdoors in harsh and rapidly changing environments to include all types of weather conditions to include extreme heat or cold environments, traverse uneven terrain.

North Wind offers a competitive pay and benefits package to include health, life, and disability insurance benefits, 401(k) with company match, generous paid leave and tuition reimbursement for eligible employees. As a company, we are committed to employee wellness, professional development, and work-life balance. We value safety, reliability, and commitment to our people!