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Archaeologist Crew Chief

System One • San Antonio, TX • 3h ago

Archaeological Crew Chief

Location: Fort Stockton, Texas

Pay: $30-$35 per hour, based on experience plus per diem

Schedule: Initial 12-day field session in mid-to-late August; anticipated long-term work beginning in November

Positions Available: Approximately 10

Overtime: Expected

Lodging: Company-provided hotel accommodations

Transportation: Company-arranged rental vehicle for transporting assigned crew

Job Overview

We are seeking experienced Archaeological Crew Chiefs for a large cultural resource survey supporting a power-generation and data-center development outside Fort Stockton, Texas. The project area covers approximately 90,000 acres.

Crew Chiefs will supervise field technicians during an initial 12-day survey session in August covering approximately 7,000-10,000 acres. The project is expected to resume in November and continue for approximately seven to eight months.

Responsibilities

Lead and supervise an assigned archaeological field crew

Coordinate daily pedestrian survey, shovel testing and site-recording activities

Assign work and monitor crew productivity, documentation and safety

Ensure technicians complete approximately 10 shovel tests per day when field conditions permit

Review field forms, site records, photographs, GPS data and maps for accuracy

Identify archaeological resources and guide site delineation and documentation

Train technicians on regional artifact identification, soils and field procedures

Communicate daily progress, discoveries, safety concerns and staffing needs to project leadership

Operate a company-arranged rental vehicle and transport assigned crew members

Ensure the crew follows project, client and regulatory requirements

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in archaeology, anthropology or a closely related field required; graduate degree preferred

Several years of archaeological field experience

Previous experience as a Crew Chief, Field Director or equivalent archaeological field leader required

Strong experience with pedestrian survey, shovel testing, site recording and crew supervision

West Texas, New Mexico or broader Southwest experience strongly preferred

Knowledge of regional archaeological resources, soils and artifact @types

Strong field documentation, communication and quality-control skills

Ability to manage a crew in remote and physically demanding conditions

Valid driver's license and acceptable driving record required

Ability to work overtime and an extended rotation schedule

Project Schedule

The initial assignment will last approximately 12 days in August. The project is anticipated to resume in November on a 10-days-on, four-days-off rotation with approximately 10-hour workdays. The long-term phase is expected to last seven to eight months.

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System One, and its subsidiaries including Joulé, ALTA IT Services, CM Access, TPGS, and MOUNTAIN, LTD., are leaders in delivering workforce solutions and integrated services across North America. We help clients get work done more efficiently and economically, without compromising quality. System One not only serves as a valued partner for our clients, but we offer eligible full-time employees health and welfare benefits coverage options including medical, dental, vision, spending accounts, life insurance, voluntary plans, as well as participation in a 401(k) plan.

System One is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, family care or medical leave status, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

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