Archaeology Crew Chief

Archaeology Crew Chief

Requisition ID	req35013
Working Title	Archaeology Crew Chief
Position Grade	10
Position Summary	Under direct supervision, oversees and leads an archaeological crew during archaeological surveys and excavation projects. Oversees the collection, recording, and interpretation of archaeological data in the field, and coordinates laboratory processing and analysis activities. Assists in the preparation of final descriptive, analytical, and technical reports for publication, and contributes chapters to technical reports. See the Position Description for additional information.
Conditions of Employment	Possession of a valid United States driver's license is a requirement for this job. Successful candidate must be able to meet minimum requirements for Local/State/Federal Archaeological permits. Successful candidate must submit to a post-offer, pre-employment physical examination and medical history check.
Minimum Qualifications	Bachelor's degree in Anthropology, Archaeology, equivalent discipline; at least 1 year of experience directly related to the duties and responsibilities specified. Completed degree(s) from an accredited institution that are above the minimum education requirement may be substituted for experience on a year for year basis.
Preferred Qualifications	2 Years Supervisory Experience 2-3 Years Field Work Permittable by the State of NM (Historical Preservation Division)  Lab Experience Specialty (Lithics, Historic Materials, etc.)
Additional Requirements
Campus	Main - Albuquerque, NM
Department	Office of Contract Archeology (937C)
Employment Type	Staff
Staff Type	On-Call
Term End Date
Status	Non-Exempt
Pay	$23.00 - $26.00 per hour (DOE)
Benefits Eligible	No Benefits with this position.
ERB Statement	As a condition of employment, eligible employees working greater than .25 FTE as determined by the New Mexico Education Retirement Act must make mandatory retirement contributions. For more information, review the Benefits Eligibility at a Glance grid.
Background Check Required	Yes
For Best Consideration Date	12/1/2025
Eligible for Remote Work	No
Eligible for Remote Work Statement
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