Do you thrive in the pursuit of ensuring excellence in environmental consulting services for your clients? SWCA Environmental Consultants is expanding their team and looking for dynamic individuals who are following their passion in delivering the highest-quality project work. We are hoping to fill the position of Archaeological/ Cultural Resources Crew Lead (HR Title: Staff Archaeologist for our New Mexico/ Four Corners business. key element of your job will be to independently supervise and lead archaeological survey crews in the field, with a small percentage of time being spent on office support tasks. Your role will be to serve as crew chief on state and federal lands and may also assist with office-based tasks, including preparation of site forms and technical reports in support of a variety of projects. Our Albuquerque, New Mexico and Durango, Colorado offices offer unique work environments and specialize in Cultural and Natural Resources. This is an hourly, regular (with benefits), non-exempt position with an expectation of at least 40 hours per week. Applicants are encouraged to apply regardless of location, but all work will be in New Mexico and technicians will need to be able to travel to Albuquerque or the Four Corners region for mobilization. Some projects include overtime hours or prevailing wage rates, and often require travel and overnight stays. Project-related travel and lodging costs are covered, and per diem is provided for project work requiring overnight stays. 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): 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. Core Values: We are #One. SWCA and collaborate across all our offices, programs, and disciplines. We are #Always. Learning, we #Never. Settle and #SWCA - Gives. Back. 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 who are committed to our culture. Purpose: 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 Supervise and lead a small crew while conducting archaeological field work such archaeological monitoring, survey, testing, and data recovery. This includes:independently assigning and directing the activities of others on behalf of SWCA, often in remote areas without immediate guidance from senior managers, to ensure quality and on-time delivery;ensuring that employees understand their responsibilities and delegated tasks and being held accountable if crew members under your supervision are not performing their activities correctly, productively, and safely;serving as a conduit of communication between employees and senior managers, including communicating issues to relevant senior managers;receiving and resolving complaints from employees in the field; andmonitoring team productivity and offering timely performance guidance, including determining when corrective action is needed and delivering appropriate feedback. Communicate with Field Directors, Project Managers, and GIS staff through regular, scheduled field status reports. Extremely organized and meticulous with ensuring survey, documentation, and paperwork are complete. Excellent leadership and supervision abilities, including problem-solving, constructive conflict resolution, and decision making. Strong communication skills, both verbal and technical writing. Participate in technical research and writing and perform data QA/ QC for reporting efforts. Assist with mapping responsibilities in the field, including collection of GPS data using handheld units. Adhere to the safety program and look out for the safety of others, promptly communicating and mitigating safety hazards. Experience and qualifications for success. Minimum of a Bachelor’s Degree in Anthropology, Archaeology or a closely related field required. A minimum of one year of field supervisory experience with a wide range of field methodologies, including archaeological survey, testing, excavation, and monitoring required; up to two years preferred. Experience in New Mexico is required. Accredited field school experience is required. Current listing, or ability to be listed, on federal and state cultural resource permits in New Mexico. Knowledge of ArcGIS software programs preferred. Current valid driver’s license and the ability to safely operate a 4 wd vehicle on rugged, backcountry roads required. Ability to travel to a location, walk and conduct fieldwork for long hours, sometimes in inclement weather, rugged terrain, and often at high altitudes, and the ability to carry equipment and supplies weighing up to 40 pounds is required