Archaeological Field Director

Job Description

Job Description

Salary : $60,320 - $74,800

Logan Simpson is an award-winning, multidisciplinary consulting firm that specializes in environmental consulting, 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.

We are seeking a candidate who will contribute to our diverse, collaborative, and innovative team; maximize the opportunity to learn new techniques and skills;

and bring new tools and ideas to the table.

Logan Simpson has an immediate opening for a regular full-time Archaeological Field Director to work out of our Fort Collins, Colorado office.

Qualified candidates living elsewhere in Colorado may be considered on a case-by-case basis.

Responsibilities Include :

• Working on a variety of interesting projects across the Rocky Mountains, Great Basin, Southwest, Columbia Plateau, and Great Plains regions.
• Managing and leading one or more archaeological field crews with the assistance of crew leads.
• Proficiently and independently prepare complex technical survey reports and site forms.
• Accurately and efficiently record cultural resources in the field.
• Operate Trimble GPS units.
• Use digital data collection methods.
• Evaluate sites for National Register of Historic Places eligibility.
• Conduct quality control / quality assurance reviews of field data.

Position Requires :

• Must meet the Secretary of the Interior’s Professional Qualification Standards for Archaeology.
• Must meet permitting qualifications at the crew lead or principal investigator level on federal permits in Colorado or surrounding states.
• Master’s degree in Anthropology or closely related field.
• 2+ years of archaeology consulting or agency experience including 1+ years of supervisory experience.
• 1+ years of archaeology experience in the Rocky Mountains and / or Great Basin, including experience directing field projects.
• 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.
• Willingness to work field sessions up to 8 days in a row.
• Ability to work out of town.
• Be able to work cooperatively in a team-oriented setting.
• Possess a valid driver’s license and a clean driving record.
• Proficiency with electronic devices such as smart phones and tablets for digital data collection (iOS operating system experience a plus).
• Working knowledge of the National Register of Historic Places and Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act.
• Ability to independently prepare high quality technical reports and site forms.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office products and databases.

Preferred Qualifications :

• Working knowledge of federal, state, and local historic preservation and cultural resources regulations.
• Registered Professional Archaeologist (RPA).
• Ability to work locally in our Fort Collins office.

Compensation :

This is a full-time position paid on a salaried basis between $60,320 to $74,800 annually, depending on experience and education.

Logan Simpson offers the following benefits and perks :

• A comprehensive benefits package which includes medical, dental and vision plans, firm paid Life / AD&D, Short-Term and Long-Term Disability coverage, and a 401(k) with a firm match
• Employee Assistance Program with free counseling and mental health services
• Paid time off starting at 16 days off per year, and 7 paid holidays plus 1 floating holiday
• Work on a variety of interesting projects
• Support for professional conference attendance and external trainings
• Internal professional development and innovation program
• Bonus programs for publishing, employee referrals, and academic achievements.
• Wellness Program including $100 annual Wellness Bucks allowance
• Tuition reimbursement program
• Babies-at-Work program
• Paid Costco memberships, paid parking, and reimbursement for public transit costs

If interested, please apply a nd attach a resume and a cover letter.

Diversity, inclusion, and respect are at the core of our values. Here at Logan Simpson, we believe we have a responsibility as a firm to promote and guide responsible change.

To do that, we embrace the unique perspectives and experiences of each of our talented staff members. We strive to create an inclusive workplace to connect us closer to our clients and the communities we serve.

Logan Simpson is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. No staff member or applicant is ever denied equal opportunity or discriminated against because of race (including hair style), color, religion (includes religious dress and grooming practices), sex, pregnancy, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, disability (physical or mental), genetic information, parental status, sexual orientation, marital status, political affiliation or belief, military or veteran status, or any other prohibited factor.

We provide equal pay for staff members who perform equal work. Staff members are recruited, hired, and promoted based on the individual who is the most qualified for that particular position.

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