Archaeological Field Director

About the role

At Logan Simpson, you'll have the opportunity to expand your skillset while bringing new tools and ideas to a multidisciplinary consulting firm. We are experts in environmental planning, cultural resource management, community planning, and landscape architecture design services.

Opportunity

We have an immediate opening for a regular full-time Archaeological Field Director to work a hybrid remote schedule based out of our Flagstaff, AZ office.

Who We Are

Founded in 1990, Logan Simpson is made up of a team of 150+ talented professionals across six offices in the western United States. We are experts in environmental planning, cultural resource management, community planning, and landscape architecture design services. Our mission remains simple: working together to guide responsible change. From the beginning, our founders were focused on protecting natural resources and advancing the wellbeing of our communities.

Key Responsibilities

• Managing fieldwork on cultural resources projects, including surveys, archaeological monitoring, testing, and data recovery, throughout Arizona and adjacent states.
• Accurately and efficiently recording cultural resources in the field, manage a field crew, operate GPS units with a data recorder, prepare site records, and conduct quality control/quality assurance reviews of all digital and paper field data.
• Proficiently and independently preparing complex technical documents for a full range of cultural resources project types.
• Mentoring other staff.

What Youll Bring

• Bachelors degree in Anthropology or related field.
• 5+ years of cultural resources management (CRM) experience and demonstrable expertise supervising all aspects of cultural resources survey, excavation, and monitoring fieldwork and with preparing the associated technical reports.
• Sufficient field experience to be listed as a Project Director on an Arizona State Museum blanket permit.
• Ability to obtain current permits at Field Director level with the Bureau of Land Management, National Forests, and other agency lands in Arizona.
• Knowledgeable about Section 106 review process and other federal historic preservation and cultural resources regulations.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency with technical writing and use of Microsoft Office products.
• Ability to work outdoors in extreme temperatures and in remote locations (camping is a possibility).
• Ability to walk up to 10 miles per day over steep terrain for extended periods of time.
• Must be able to work cooperatively in a team-oriented setting with crew members and supervisors.
• Must be self-motivated and be able to work independently and manage project workloads, schedules, and budget considerations.
• Possess a valid drivers license and a clean driving record.

What We Offer

• Compensation: This is a full-time position paid on a salaried basis between $68,640 to $85,280 annually, depending on experience and education.
• Benefits: A comprehensive benefits package which includes medical, dental and vision plans, paid Life/AD&D, Short-Term and Long-Term Disability coverage, Paid Family Leave, a 401(k) with a firm match, and a robust Employee Assistance Program with free counseling and mental health services.
• Time Off: Paid Time Off starting at 18 days per year available as accrued, plus 9 paid holidays.
• Professional Development: Support for professional conferences and trainings, internal leadership development and innovation program, tuition reimbursement, bonus programs for peer-reviewed publications and academic achievements, and work on a variety of interesting projects.
• Perks: Wellness program with $125 annual Wellness Bucks allowance, paid Costco memberships, Babies-at-Work program, paid parking, and paid public transit costs.
• Flexible Work Schedules: Hybrid work schedule allowing for 2 days of remote work per week depending on the position, plus flexible schedules such as 4 x 10, 9 x 80, or 4 day schedules.

How to Apply

To apply, please submit a resume and cover letter demonstrating your skill and experience to [email address or link provided].