Archaeological Field Director - Western Plains and Front Range

Tetra Tech Inc., an industry leader and nationally recognized engineering and consulting firm, is seeking Archaeological Field Directors for our Federal NEPA, NHPA, and Environmental Compliance team. The selected candidates will join the Sentinel (GBSD) cultural resource team and will conduct a variety of field, administrative, and project planning tasks to support DoD and other Federal contracts. Field work for the Sentinel project typically runs from May to October each year, and other duties may be assigned outside the field season. Candidates will be expected to lead large crews of archaeologists and Tribal Cultural Specialists, oversee field operations including survey, data collection, excavation, and monitoring, and prepare NRHP site evaluations and site management forms. This position requires the employee to be a U.S. Citizen due to the federal nature of the projects. This is a part‑time/on‑call hourly position, with opportunities for advancement depending on performance. Responsibilities Support field projects, including participation in all survey planning and execution, data collection, and reporting, field inventory, monitoring, evaluative testing, and site mitigation within multiple states in the Great Plains and Front Range. Oversee the accurate recording of archaeological sites by field crews and site documentation, GPS mapping, testing, and data recovery, monitoring, analyses, and verification of data accuracy. Primary project coordination and supervision of crew chiefs; may lead a crew in the field. Report on the daily work of crew chiefs and field crews and interface with project managers. Prepare NRHP site evaluations and site management forms. Perform daily QA/QC of field data to ensure accuracy. Collaborate with Project Management, Principal Investigator, and provide technical guidance and expertise to crew chiefs and junior staff. Assign and coordinate tasks to Crew Chiefs and technical crew members. Coordinate and communicate effectively with permitting and land managing agencies, subcontractors, cooperators, and vendors. Coordinate Right of Entry with subcontractors, cooperators, and field crews. Ensure crews are able to execute fieldwork by supporting field logistics and planning. Qualifications BA/BS degree in archaeology, anthropology, or a closely related field required. Master’s Degree in Anthropology/Archaeology with a concentration in North American Archaeology is preferred. Minimum of 5 years of Cultural Resource Management experience, including 2+ years in a supervisory role. Archaeological experience in the Front Range or the Great Plains required. Prior experience writing site evaluations and site management forms, and familiarity with QA/QC processes for field data. Experience working alongside Tribal partners is valued. Experience communicating with federal clients and cooperators required. Direct experience with DoD cultural resource regulations and projects preferred. A strong candidate will have at least five years of leadership experience in cultural resource management, a proven history of managing large archaeological teams, and completed projects in the Great Plains and Front Range of the United States. Excellent understanding of Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act and the National Environmental Policy Act and related historic preservation laws/regulations is required. A strong candidate will meet or exceed the Secretary of the Interior’s Standards and Guidelines for Archaeology and Historic Preservation. Registered Professional Archaeologist is preferred. Ability to work outdoors in extreme temperatures in remote locations and to walk up to 10 miles a day in steep terrain. Willingness to work field sessions up to two weeks long. Willingness to travel regionally and nationally for sessions up to two weeks long on a regular basis. Proficiency with ESRI products, including Survey123, FieldMaps, and ArcPro is required. In‑depth knowledge of cultural resource project execution. Knowledge of federal, state, and/or local regulations and statutes pertaining to cultural resources. Familiarity with DoD plans and processes. Salary Range: $37.00 – $42.00 per hour. Pay is determined by geographic location, qualifications, licensures, certifications, experience, and other relevant factors. Benefits Comprehensive and market‑competitive benefits. Merit‑based financial rewards. Flexibility and company‑wide commitment to work/life balance. Collaborative team atmosphere that values the contributions of all employees. Learning and development opportunities for ongoing professional growth. Tetra Tech is a proud Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified candidates will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Tetra Tech is a VEVRAA federal contractor and welcomes priority referral of veterans. Additional Information Organization: 178 TTS #J-18808-Ljbffr MixMode