Senior Archaeologist | Principal Investigator | Arizona

Phoenix, NM - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 4 days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Senior Archaeologist Principal Investigator Arizona

Company Profile

Chronicle Heritage is a solution-driven heritage consulting firm that prides itself on employing the best cultural resource management professionals in the industry. We place an emphasis on supporting our clients needs fostering new technologies that advance our industry and leveraging those advancements toward the management of non-renewable cultural resources. Chronicle Heritage prioritizes professional development within the framework of innovation and forward thinking to encourage career advancement and research development.

Job Description

Chronicle Heritage is currently seeking a Senior Archaeologist to serve as a Principal Investigator to support our work in Arizona. The successful applicant will work alongside our existing Office Principal Principal Investigators Project Managers and other senior staff to successfully navigate a variety of federal state and municipal ordinances for our clients.

Lead technical studies and ensure clients receive high-quality on-time deliverables
Oversee and coordinate with teams conducting both field and desktop research and impact analysis
Provide technical oversight and interdisciplinary team oversight
Provide quality control for all deliverables and ensure compliance with applicable regulations
Train and mentor staff and actively engage in professional development
Interface with clients and external stakeholders
Maintain up-to-date knowledge of regulations affecting CRM and general industry trends
Demonstrate technical excellence in area of expertise and maintain knowledge of best management practices
Oversee field investigations of proposed project sites to assess or evaluate resources or the potential for resources
Direct collection analysis and interpretation of data; formulate recommendations and solutions to highly complex problems or those involving risk
Develop and maintain existing and new business relationships in collaboration with Project Managers and Office Principals
Strategically identify and pursue new leads oversee the preparation of proposals and procure project contracts

Hire Type: Full-time (Salaried)
Schedule: MondayFriday normal business hours
Location: Arizona remote

Required Qualifications

Advanced degree in archaeology anthropology or a closely related field
7 years of experience preparing a variety of technical reports including treatment plans and comprehensive data recovery reports
5 years of experience managing survey testing and data recovery projects of various sizes and complexity including technical project or program management roles within an environmental engineering or cultural consulting firm
2 years of experience serving as a Project Manager or Principal Investigator on survey testing and data recovery projects
Expert knowledge of principles practices and techniques of CRM and relevant federal laws and regulations including AAA NHPA and NEPA
Knowledge of and experience in applying research methods and forming and maintaining effective client and interagency internal-team relationships
Excellent verbal and written skills
Valid drivers license

Preferred Skills

Professional accreditation
Experience leading archaeological projects in the west
Ability to manage projects and teams as a leader and/or supervisor and to handle multiple assignments in a fast-paced environment
Expert knowledge of state level CRM laws and regulations for Arizona
Listed as a Principal Investigator on federal and local permits
Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to work with a large multi-disciplinary team and promote and sustain effective working relationships with clients the public and other agencies
Proficient organizational schedule and budget management skills
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite applications (Word Excel PowerPoint Project)

Physical And Mental Requirements And Work Environment

Regular fieldwork or on-site inspections are required which necessitates ability to frequently travel/drive a vehicle (sight hearing and manual manipulation of driving mechanisms) cognitive ability to plan travel use maps or GPS navigation systems.
May require ambulation and movement to enable walking or hiking 10 miles per day on rough and/or hazardous terrain and occasional climbing crouching kneeling balancing on rough terrain. Fieldwork may involve exposure to conditions of rain sun heat wind dust etc. with exposure to animals plants wet conditions biting insects poison oak etc. May require use of respiratory equipment.
Some fieldwork may require carrying loads up to 25 pounds or work around heavy construction equipment.
Vision is required to observe environmental phenomena and record and translate observations into text (either keyboard entry on a computer or dictation and audio translation of recording to Standard English scientific text).
Mental requirements include ability to organize ones own work or that of crew members; ability to recognize and observe scientific data and analyze data as well as ability to perform calculations. Must also be able to observe social and professional interactions and respond appropriately.
Some work is performed primarily in an indoor environment and requires sustained sitting and use of fingers hands and arms to operate a computer and perform keyboard entry of data or document preparation (or equivalent with accommodation). Must also be able to operation standard office equipment (phone copy machine FAX machine etc.)

Additional Information

Chronicle Heritage is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate based on race religion color sex gender identity sexual orientation age non-disqualifying physical or mental disability national origin veteran status or any other basis covered by appropriate law. All employment is decided based on qualifications merit and business need.
Chronicle Heritage complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and considers reasonable accommodation measures that may be necessary for eligible applicants/employees to perform essential functions. EEO/AA/M/F/Veteran/Disabled. If you require assistance with submitting the application please contact

Required Experience:

Staff IC

Senior Archaeologist Principal Investigator ArizonaCompany ProfileChronicle Heritage is a solution-driven heritage consulting firm that prides itself on employing the best cultural resource management professionals in the industry. We place an emphasis on supporting our clients needs fostering new...

Lead technical studies and ensure clients receive high-quality on-time deliverables
Oversee and coordinate with teams conducting both field and desktop research and impact analysis
Provide technical oversight and interdisciplinary team oversight
Provide quality control for all deliverables and ensure compliance with applicable regulations
Train and mentor staff and actively engage in professional development
Interface with clients and external stakeholders
Maintain up-to-date knowledge of regulations affecting CRM and general industry trends
Demonstrate technical excellence in area of expertise and maintain knowledge of best management practices
Oversee field investigations of proposed project sites to assess or evaluate resources or the potential for resources
Direct collection analysis and interpretation of data; formulate recommendations and solutions to highly complex problems or those involving risk
Develop and maintain existing and new business relationships in collaboration with Project Managers and Office Principals
Strategically identify and pursue new leads oversee the preparation of proposals and procure project contracts

Hire Type: Full-time (Salaried)
Schedule: MondayFriday normal business hours
Location: Arizona remote

Required Qualifications

Advanced degree in archaeology anthropology or a closely related field
7 years of experience preparing a variety of technical reports including treatment plans and comprehensive data recovery reports
5 years of experience managing survey testing and data recovery projects of various sizes and complexity including technical project or program management roles within an environmental engineering or cultural consulting firm
2 years of experience serving as a Project Manager or Principal Investigator on survey testing and data recovery projects
Expert knowledge of principles practices and techniques of CRM and relevant federal laws and regulations including AAA NHPA and NEPA
Knowledge of and experience in applying research methods and forming and maintaining effective client and interagency internal-team relationships
Excellent verbal and written skills
Valid drivers license

Preferred Skills

Professional accreditation
Experience leading archaeological projects in the west
Ability to manage projects and teams as a leader and/or supervisor and to handle multiple assignments in a fast-paced environment
Expert knowledge of state level CRM laws and regulations for Arizona
Listed as a Principal Investigator on federal and local permits
Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to work with a large multi-disciplinary team and promote and sustain effective working relationships with clients the public and other agencies
Proficient organizational schedule and budget management skills
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite applications (Word Excel PowerPoint Project)

Physical And Mental Requirements And Work Environment

Regular fieldwork or on-site inspections are required which necessitates ability to frequently travel/drive a vehicle (sight hearing and manual manipulation of driving mechanisms) cognitive ability to plan travel use maps or GPS navigation systems.
May require ambulation and movement to enable walking or hiking 10 miles per day on rough and/or hazardous terrain and occasional climbing crouching kneeling balancing on rough terrain. Fieldwork may involve exposure to conditions of rain sun heat wind dust etc. with exposure to animals plants wet conditions biting insects poison oak etc. May require use of respiratory equipment.
Some fieldwork may require carrying loads up to 25 pounds or work around heavy construction equipment.
Vision is required to observe environmental phenomena and record and translate observations into text (either keyboard entry on a computer or dictation and audio translation of recording to Standard English scientific text).
Mental requirements include ability to organize ones own work or that of crew members; ability to recognize and observe scientific data and analyze data as well as ability to perform calculations. Must also be able to observe social and professional interactions and respond appropriately.
Some work is performed primarily in an indoor environment and requires sustained sitting and use of fingers hands and arms to operate a computer and perform keyboard entry of data or document preparation (or equivalent with accommodation). Must also be able to operation standard office equipment (phone copy machine FAX machine etc.)

Required Experience:

Staff IC