North Wind Group

North Wind Group

Field Director/Laboratory Director 04186 NWRC

TEMPE, AZ · Director · Full-time

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About the role

  • POSITION PURPOSE: The Lab Director/Field Director (LD-/FD) is a mid-level position that will be providing management, direction, and oversight of the North Wind, cultural resource lab at the Tempe office.
  • The position will also require the employee to occasionally serve as a Field Director for surveys, and to participate on testing and data recovery projects.
  • The position requires a skilled professional to conduct both in-field and laboratory analysis and scientific studies for projects located within the greater Phoenix area, and across Arizona.

Responsibilities

  • Continue the development of a cultural resource laboratory facility, including the management and organization and proper safe storage of project materials Directs employees in completing lab tasks and analysis Demonstrates experience following requirements and standards of various curation facilities Leads the transportation, organization, and storage of artifacts and data collected in the field during monitoring, testing, and data recovery projects Directs the completion and submission of all state, tribal, and Federal permits, including renewals and end of year reports Leads Class III surveys as a Field Director for simple to complex projects with accurate information and data collection Organizes fieldwork mobilization/demobilization Works well with project members and maintains a high level of communication regarding status of work product Assists and mentors crews in survey strategies, organization, artifact identification, data collection, following field protocols and safety practices Participate in project kickoff meetings and project updates Provides mentorship for employees for laboratory procedures Leads field activities including (a) collecting data using GPS units (i.e. Garmin, and/or IOS Field Collector), (b) taking photographs of project area, project activities, and (c) artifact/feature identification Driving daily to project areas in Arizona using North Wind vehicle Maintains both North Wind and project-specific safety awareness and practices at all times Communicates regularly with North Wind Project Managers, field technicians, and Line Supervisor Participates in North Wind training
  • Continue the development of a cultural resource laboratory facility, including the management and organization and proper safe storage of project materials Directs employees in completing lab tasks and analysis Demonstrates experience following requirements and standards of various curation facilities Leads the transportation, organization, and storage of artifacts and data collected in the field during monitoring, testing, and data recovery projects Directs the completion and submission of all state, tribal, and Federal permits, including renewals and end of year reports Leads Class III surveys as a Field Director for simple to complex projects with accurate information and data collection Organizes fieldwork mobilization/demobilization Works well with project members and maintains a high level of communication regarding status of work product Assists and mentors crews in survey strategies, organization, artifact identification, data collection, following field protocols and safety practices Participate in project kickoff meetings and project updates Provides mentorship for employees for laboratory procedures Leads field activities including (a) collecting data using GPS units (i.e. Garmin, and/or IOS Field Collector), (b) taking photographs of project area, project activities, and (c) artifact/feature identification Driving daily to project areas in Arizona using North Wind vehicle Maintains both North Wind and project-specific safety awareness and practices at all times Communicates regularly with North Wind Project Managers, field technicians, and

Requirements

  • Possesses 5-years of experience in Southwest archaeology and is familiar with agency's site recording standards for Arizona.
  • Full Time Travel Required:
  • Ability to Obtain Incorporated in 2011, North Wind Resource Consulting's core capabilities include environmental documentation and permitting
  • wildlife and botanical expertise

Nice to have

  • Master's degree in Archaeology or closely related field and five (5) years relevant experience.
  • Previously listed on a variety of federal and state permits in Arizona, Nevada, New Mexico, and Utah and can demonstrate a strong understanding of Section 106 and 110 of the National Historic Preservation Act.
  • The ideal applicant will be a team player that has managed/participated in small-scale surveys or testing projects.
  • Candidates should be able to demonstrate a high level of organization and effectively communicate ideas and processes.
  • Applicant will hold or be listed on an AAA, BLM, and Region 3 permits as a Field Director.
  • The work may require some travel.
  • Sometimes this position may require long periods of walking, climbing, standing, stooping, kneeling, and bending for periods of up to 10-12 hours per day.
  • Frequent carrying of a backpack with equipment of up to 20 lbs. across uneven terrain.

Skills

  • Possesses skills for artifact analysis as a specialty, to include either; ceramics, lithics, groundstone, shell, etc.

Benefits

  • North Wind offers a competitive pay and benefits package to include health, life, and disability insurance benefits, 401(k) with company match, generous paid leave and tuition reimbursement for eligible employees.
  • As a company, we are committed to employee wellness, professional development, and work-life balance.

Equal opportunity

  • North Wind is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer and welcomes all qualified applicants.
  • All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

Visa & Work Authorization

  • Proof of citizenship will be required as a condition of employment
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