Anthropology Crew Chief

Ardurra is seeking an Anthropology Crew Chief to join our CRM Group in Tallahassee, FL!

Primary Purpose

The Crew Chief is an Associate-level position within the Ardurra CRM Group that is responsible for many aspects of field management and data collection. The Crew Chief has regional specialization (Southeast preferred) and has managed field teams conducting archaeological surveys for a minimum of 1-2 years under the supervision of a Principal Investigator. An M.A. and RPA is preferred (if eligible, but not registered, Ardurra CRM will cover the costs for obtaining RPA). This position helps to manage all full-time and on-call field employees while in the field and may assist in training and field staff development, as well as the establishment and refinement of standard operating procedures. The Crew Chief is capable of assisting with all field logistics and will be an integral part of project leadership. This position will ensure excellence in field data collection practices as well as manage health and safety training, implementation, and documentation for field staff. The Crew Chief may also assist in post-field processing such as lab duties or reporting.

Essential Functions

• Manages assigned projects under the direction of the CRM Group leadership.
• Manages field project logistic planning and staffing as directed by supervisor.
• Leads projects in the field 75% of time; may work non-traditional work periods (4/10; shifting off days, etc.)
• Provides daily operational oversight for projects including quality assurance and keeps group leadership informed on progress or issues regularly.
• With CRM Group leadership, participates in developing and delivering onboarding and training to field staff.
• Oversees all health and safety related components of fieldwork to include staff education, development of safety plans, daily safety briefings, and is responsible for all related documentation.
• Continuously evaluates the performance of field staff and makes recommendations for training and development of skill sets to Principal Investigators.
• Utilizes project data to prepare status reports and other specialized reports as directed.
• Assists in the development, documentation, and implementation of procedures and internal controls.
• Develops and maintains knowledge for operating field projects across the U.S. Southeast, ensuring that best practices are always followed, and continuously providing feedback for improvements to the leadership team.

Education and Experience Requirements

• Minimum of a Bachelor's degree in Anthropology required.
• Master’s degree in Anthropology with a demonstrated focus on archaeological investigations pertaining to the U.S. Southeast is strongly preferred.
• Minimum of 1 year demonstrating consistent leadership of field crews on projects in the U.S. Southeast.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Basic knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite.
• Experience utilizing digital data collection methods, including ESRI ArcGIS Field Maps, during fieldwork.
• Excellent oral and written communication and project management skills.
• Ability to coordinate with multiple field staff and teams.

Physical Requirements

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions.

• Ability to consistently work outdoors in various, sometimes difficult, types of weather for sustained periods of time and walk several miles daily.
• Ability to carry necessary equipment in field (up to 50lbs).
• Ability to make sound decisions, deliver information to crew, manage crew health and safety, and execute other leadership duties while performing physical labor in the field.

Why Ardurra?

While Ardurra offers competitive compensation and rich benefits programs, it is our culture that truly sets us apart from our peers. We nurture a family-like culture, striving to create a work environment that is enjoyable, challenging and rewarding but also fun. We are acutely focused on developing our staff, whether through our internal Ardurra Academy or through our industry-leading Leadership program. We have made a deliberate and focused commitment to nurture a people-centric culture where people are: valued as individuals; supported in their professional and career development with multiple, varied career paths; provided the tools and resources to be successful, engaged, and satisfied in their work; and positive benefits, time-off programs, and flexibility to h