Archaeological Field Supervisor

Archaeological Field Supervisor

Gila River Indian Community is seeking an Archaeological Field Supervisor for the Cultural Resources Management Program. This position will coordinate and supervise all aspects of archaeological survey and excavation projects. A Field Supervisor is able to independently excavate all feature types, while maintaining complete and correct documentation. A Field Supervisor is able to train others in all archaeological skills, and will oversee multiple survey or excavation crews and locations, while assuring a complete documentary record.

Salary: $62,549.00 - $84,149.00 Annually

Location: 525 North Access Road, Sacaton, AZ

Job Type: Full-Time Regular

Closing Date: 6/12/2026 at 11:59 PM Arizona

Area of Interest: Archaeological

Tribal Driving Permit Required: Yes

Required Education and Experience:

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in Anthropology, Archaeology, or a closely related field and a minimum of four (4) years' work experience performing professional cultural/natural resource work in research, fieldwork, collection, cataloging analysis and preservation of artifacts; and which includes two (2) years of supervisory experience. Preferably supervisory experience over a field crew.
• Associate's Degree from an accredited college or university in Anthropology, Archaeology, or a closely related field and a minimum of five (5) years' work experience performing professional cultural/natural resource work in research, fieldwork, collection, cataloging analysis and preservation of artifacts; and which includes two (2) years of supervisory experience. Preferably supervisory experience over a field crew.
• High School Diploma or GED and seven (7) years' work experience performing professional cultural/natural resource work in research, fieldwork, collection, cataloging analysis and preservation of artifacts; and which includes two (2) years of supervisory experience over a field crew.
• Master's degree preferred.

Additional Requirement:

• Required to obtain a Tribal Driving permit. Required to obtain a Tribal Operator's permit. Valid state driver's license with a current proof of driving record for the past 39 months will be required to qualify for a tribal driving permit. Proof of driving record must be submitted with application and must not be more than 60 days old from the date of submission of the application.

The Gila River Indian Community offers a comprehensive benefits package, which includes; vacation, holiday, and sick leave as well as medical, dental, vision, life, short and long term disability benefits.

Preference in filling vacancies is given to qualified Indian candidates in accordance with the Indian Preference Act (Title 25, U.S. Code, Section 472 and 473). The Gila River Indian Community is also committed to achieving the full and equal opportunity without discrimination because of Race, Religion, Color, Sex, National Origin, Politics, Marital Status, Physical Handicap, Age or Sexual Orientation. In other than the above, the Gila River Indian Community is an Equal Opportunity Employer.