Field Director/Laboratory Director 04186 NWRC

Location: Tempe, Arizona
Title: Field Director/ Laboratory Director
Schedule (FT/PT): Regular Full Time
Travel Required: Yes (0-25%)
Government Clearance: Ability to Obtain

Incorporated in 2011, 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 Lab Director/Field Director (LD-/FD) is a mid-level position that will be providing management, direction, and oversight of the North Wind, cultural resource lab at the Tempe office. The position will also require the employee to occasionally serve as a Field Director for surveys, and to participate on testing and data recovery projects. The position requires a skilled professional to conduct both in-field and laboratory analysis and scientific studies for projects located within the greater Phoenix area, and across Arizona.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Continue the development of a cultural resource laboratory facility, including the management and organization and proper safe storage of project materials
• Directs employees in completing lab tasks and analysis
• Demonstrates experience following requirements and standards of various curation facilities
• Leads the transportation, organization, and storage of artifacts and data collected in the field during monitoring, testing, and data recovery projects
• Directs the completion and submission of all state, tribal, and Federal permits, including renewals and end of year reports
• Leads Class III surveys as a Field Director for simple to complex projects with accurate information and data collection
• Organizes fieldwork mobilization/demobilization
• Works well with project members and maintains a high level of communication regarding status of work product
• Assists and mentors crews in survey strategies, organization, artifact identification, data collection, following field protocols and safety practices
• Participate in project kickoff meetings and project updates
• Provides mentorship for employees for laboratory procedures
• Leads field activities including (a) collecting data using GPS units (i.e. Garmin, and/or IOS Field Collector), (b) taking photographs of project area, project activities, and (c) artifact/feature identification
• Driving daily to project areas in Arizona using North Wind vehicle
• Maintains both North Wind and project-specific safety awareness and practices at all times
• Communicates regularly with North Wind Project Managers, field technicians, and Line Supervisor
• Participates in North Wind training

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Education and Experience:

• Minimum of 5 years of demonstrated experience with Class III archaeological surveys, monitoring, testing, and data recovery projects in the Southwest.
• Possesses 5-years of experience in Southwest archaeology and is familiar with agency’s site recording standards for Arizona.
• Possess site recording knowledge and proficiencies for accurately recording historic and prehistoric sites according to land agency specifications.
• Experience with artifact identification/classification, data collection, in-field documentation procedures using tablets, , knowledge of land managing agency requirements, and other specialized skills necessary for the successful conduct and completion of a wide array of archaeological projects.

Skills and Abilities:

• Possesses skills for artifact analysis as a specialty, to include either; ceramics, lithics, groundstone, shell, etc.
• Strong technical writing skills demonstrated in completion of Class I and Class III reports
• Demonstrates a strong comprehension of computer programs such as Word, Excel, Adobe, Outlook, MS Office 365 Suite, Adobe Acrobat, Google Earth Pro, Avenza Maps App, Esri Field Maps, Esri Survey123, Esri ArcMap/ArcPro (optional)
• Demonstrates strong technical editing and document formatting abilities to meet agency requirements
• Willingness and desire to learn as well as ask questions
• Ability to follow written and oral instruction
• Displays excellent communication and interpersonal skills and attention to detail.
• Willingness to work irregular hours (e.g., early mornings, la