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On-Call Archaeological Field Director | NM

Eocene Environmental Group
US - Field - NM, United States, United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 26 Mar 2026
💰 €27,120/yr

About the role

** Qualified candidates must be listed on the NM SHPO Directory at the Supervisory Archaeologist/Crew Chief level**

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt, Hourly

Reports To: Project Manager II

Job Type: On-Call, Variable-Time

Compensation: $32 - $41 per hour, based on relevant experience

Ideal candidates can be located anywhere within the Southwestern United States. New Mexico area preferred.

About Eocene Environmental Group:

Our team has spent the past two decades providing environmental, utility vegetation management (UVM), software and sustainability services. We are fortunate to be a part of the Wright Service Corp. family, which has helped us establish a strong foundation for continued growth and success.

Through a strategic alignment of values and goals, four Wright Service Corp. entities joined and integrated into one, operating as Eocene Environmental Group. These four entities are:

  • Forestry & Utility Division

  • Environmental Division

  • Technology & Innovation Division

  • Sustainability Division

JOB SUMMARY: The Archaeological Field Director will plan and support cultural resources projects throughout New Mexico, including fieldwork coordination, field data management, deliverables preparation and support, agency coordination, and other cultural resources-related project activities. This is a field-based position, without an in-office requirement.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions:

  • Pre-field literature reviews

  • Background and archival research

  • Plan and coordinate fieldwork

  • Conduct Class III (intensive pedestrian) cultural resources inventory

  • Document archaeological sites and IOs/IFs

  • NRHP eligibility evaluations

  • Assess and manage field data collected by others

  • Draft deliverables preparation and deliverable revisions

  • Conduct archaeological monitoring during various construction activities

  • Daily monitoring and/or inspection forms

  • Draft monitoring reports

  • Coordinate with state and federal agencies

  • Maintain regular and punctual attendance at work and meetings

  • Support, actively participate, and act in accordance with Wright’s and Eocene Environmental Group's culture of safety and employee ownership

  • Comply with applicable federal, state, and local laws, rules, and regulations; maintain knowledge of and follow all company policies and procedures

OTHER DUTIES:  Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

  • Position will require outside travel

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

  • Master's degree in archaeology, anthropology, or closely related field

  • Completion of a field school

  • Minimum of 4 years of relevant professional experience

  • Listed on the New Mexico SHPO Directory at the Supervisory Archaeologist/Crew Chief level

  • Proficient in prehistoric and/or historic archaeology statewide in New Mexico

  • Proficient in documenting archaeological sites and isolates statewide in New Mexico

  • Use hand-held field technology (i.e., ArcGIS phone/tablet application paired with sub-meter GPS receivers)

  • Survey an average of 50 acres/8 miles per day (not including resource documentation) and carry personal health and safety equipment (i.e., personal water, sunscreen, etc.)

  • Work in moderate weather conditions (fluctuating temperatures and inclement weather, including rain and snow)

  • Perform work duties independently and efficiently, while working in a team setting

  • Ability to follow instructions and to make adjustments when provided feedback

  • Organized, motivated, thorough, accurate, dependable, and trustworthy

  • Excellent navigational skills (GPS and compass) and ability to navigate and drive 4WD vehicles

  • Ability to read, write, and speak English sufficient to perform job duties and to interact and communicate with employees and vendors

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE:

  • Proficiency with ArcGIS Field Maps and Survey123 applications (for phone or tablet)

  • Previous NHPA, NEPA, FERC, and/or other cultural or environmental trainings

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