Project Level Archaeologist - SWCA Environmental Consultants

About the opportunity:

SWCA Environmental Consultants is seeking an Associate Project Archaeologist or Project Archaeologist for either our Albuquerque, NM or Durango, CO office. The Project Archaeologist is a core member of the Cultural Resources Program, responsible for managing small to medium cultural resources projects, proposals, fieldwork, research, report writing, quality assurance/ quality control review, and managing client, agency, and tribal relationships.

 

This is a regular (with benefits), salaried, full-time position. Annual pay will be based on individual qualifications and experience. It is preferred that the selected applicant reside within the greater Albuquerque or Durango area; however, a distributed employee option will be considered for the right candidate.

 

Under this requisition, we could hire the following positions: 

 

• Associate Project Archaeologist -- Typically with up to five (5) years of relevant experience and expertise.
• Project Archaeologist- Typically with up to seven (7) years of relevant experience and expertise, potentially including two (2) years managing cultural resources projects.

 

Application deadline: Our team will begin reviewing applications immediately, and interviews will be scheduled with qualified candidates on a rolling basis. The application process will remain open until we have received a robust pool of qualified candidates. Once we have identified suitable individuals, we may close the application process without prior notice. We appreciate the time and effort invested by all applicants and will carefully consider each submission.

 

Our Vision (the North Star), Core Values, and Purpose:  Help drive SWCA to be the best workplace and industry leader in sustainability, bringing sound science and creative solutions to global environmental challenges while maintaining a dedication to employee-ownership.

 

We are #OneSWCA and collaborate across all our offices, programs, and disciplines. We are #AlwaysLearning, we #NeverSettle and we #GiveBack. We are 100% employee-owned, and we build our success together. It is imperative for the successful candidate to fit SWCA's unique culture. Do you appreciate sustainability and environmental awareness? Is giving back to your community a priority? SWCA is a team of scientists, planners, technical experts, and corporate services professionals that are committed to our culture. 

 

Our company purpose is to preserve natural and cultural resources for tomorrow while enabling projects that benefit people today. You are invited to be a part of our success story.

 

What you will accomplish:

• Manage all aspects of cultural resources projects successfully, including budgeting, scheduling, research, fieldwork, report writing, and curation. More junior candidates will manage sub-tasks and/or smaller projects.
• Work with clients and agency representatives for successful project implementation.
• Assist with technical, high-quality proposals, work plans, reports, and literature reviews, with oversight from subject matter experts.
• Nurture and develop client relationships.
• Oversee and conduct fieldwork and deliverables, adhering to SWCA’s Quality Assurance/ Quality Control (QA/QC) program.
• Supervise personnel in the field, office, and/or laboratory.
• Collaborate with SWCA’s personnel across role levels and disciplines.
• Maintain SWCA’s high standard of scientific ethics and quality assurance. 
• Be motivated to identify and resolve problems in creative ways.
• Collaborates as part of an interdisciplinary environmental team.
• Work independently in a responsible manner, resolving project challenges

 

Experience and qualifications for success:

Required

 

• Minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in Archaeology, Anthropology, or a closely related field.
• Minimum of five (5) years of experience in cultural resources management (CRM) on a variety of project types, sizes, regions, and agencies, with increasing levels of responsibility.
• Minimum of two (2) years of experience in CRM in a supervisory capacity, whether in the field or in the office. 
• Experience managing CRM tasks, including budgets, scheduling, and scopes of work.
• Experience with Section 106 and Historic Preservation regulatory requirements in New Mexico/Four Corners region.
• Prior primary report authorship in a CRM context for a variety of project types and sizes, regions, and agencies.
• Has provided QA/QC review of field documents, site forms, and reports.
• Valid Driver’s License in good standing.

 

Preferred

 

• Master’s or Doctorate degree in Archaeology or Anthropology.
• Minimum of seven (7) years of experience in cultural resources management (CRM) on a variety of project types, sizes, regions, and agencies, with increasing levels of responsibility.
• Meet the Secretary of Interior’s standards for archaeology.
• Listed as a Registered Professional Archaeologist (or qualified for RPA status)
• Ability to adapt quickly to changes in project needs, agency requests, and more. 
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively with a variety of colleagues, clients, and agency representatives. 
• Experience leading archaeology crews on a variety of project types and sizes, regions, and agencies.
• Prior experience meets qualifications to be listed as Field Supervisor in the State of New Mexico and with the BLM in New Mexico.
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Ability to coordinate personnel and other resources within budgetary constraints.
• Has conducted marketing, business development, client management, and large proposal efforts.
• Excellent technical writing skills, including primary report authorship, with a record of completing technical reports and projects in a timely fashion.
• Has worked on an interdisciplinary team of scientists and planners. 
• CPR and First Aid certified.

SWCA Environmental Consultants is a growing employee-owned firm, providing a full-spectrum of environmental and cultural resources services. With offices across the United States, SWCA is one of the largest environmental compliance firms and ranks among Engineering News-Record’s Top 200 Environmental Firms.

 

If you would like to contact SWCA regarding the accessibility of our website or need assistance completing the online application process due to a disability, please email accommodations@swca.com or call 480-581-5378. This contact information is for disability accommodation requests only. All other inquiries will not receive a response. 

 

SWCA is committed to salary equity and salary transparency for all its employees.  In alignment with this commitment, SWCA posts good faith pay ranges in all its advertised job postings to promote pay equity and transparency.

 

An employee in this Albuquerque, NM or Durango, CO - based position can expect a salary of:  Associate Project Archaeologist:  $60,320/year to $76,960/year; Project Archaeologist:  $67,080/year to $85,800/year.  Actual pay within this range may depend on experience, qualifications, geographic location, client requirements where applicable, and other factors permitted by law.  Regular-status employees are also eligible for performance bonuses. Candidates are also encouraged to consider SWCA’s Total Rewards package, which includes a competitive Benefits package, forward-thinking workplace flexibility, outstanding corporate culture, award-winning career development, and more.

 

EOE - women, minorities, individuals with disabilities and veterans are encouraged to apply.  At SWCA Environmental Consultants, we celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive work environment. We strongly encourage candidates from all backgrounds, including those with diverse experiences and veterans, to apply. We believe that a diverse and inclusive workforce enhances creativity, innovation, and overall organizational success

 

SWCA continues to invest deeply in career development programs, delivering our award-winning Career Landscape support resources to accelerate the growth of our staff. We recognize the valuable skills and experiences our internal team members bring to SWCA’s continued success. Qualified internal candidates are encouraged to apply and will be seriously considered for this position. We believe in promoting from within, where possible, providing our existing employees with compelling opportunities to advance their careers.

 

 

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