JOB ANNOUNCEMENT
Western Archaeological Services, Inc. (WAS), an equal opportunity CRM
company based in Roswell, New Mexico, is seeking to fill an estimated ten
(10)
field positions. We invite all interested, qualified applicants to forward
your vitas
for consideration.
WAS is a CRM consulting company established in 1992, and serving New Mexico
clients that develop properties requiring cultural resource inventories. WAS
is
certified to conduct CRM surveys on New Mexico lands administered by the
Bureau of Land Management, the State of New Mexico, and the United States
Forest Service. Company activities include large block land exchanges,
oil/gas,
and linear surveys; environmental impact statements; assessments of site
eligibility recommendations; analysis of historic and prehistoric artifacts;
and
analysis of faunal and human skeletal material.
General job descriptions for open positions follow. Starting salary ranges
are
listed after each job description. Positions will be awarded based on the
applicant's level of education and/or experience, and salary determinations
will be
made accordingly. Salary is paid biweekly. Field sessions average eight
days,
with four days off.
Position: Field Technician (6 positions open)
Job Description: Participation in pedestrian surveys, mapping and recording
of
cultural manifestations, and artifact and site interpretation.
Salary Range: $8-9/hour
Position: Assistant Crew Chief (1 position open)
Job Description: Participation in pedestrian surveys, mapping and recording
of
cultural manifestations, artifact and site interpretation, assisting in the
writing/editing of site and artifact forms, preparation of project area maps,
and in-field
analysis of cultural manifestations; assisting crew chief with crew and
equipment management.
Salary Range: $9-10/hour
Position: Crew Chief (3 positions open)
Job Description: The crew chief directs field operations and is responsible
for
leading a four-five member crew. Crew chiefs will participate in all the
aforementioned activities, as well as activities related to efficient crew
management. Requirements include a minimum BA with emphasis in
Anthropology/Archaeology and a minimum of one year experience in regional
archaeology. In addition to leadership, a crew chief must exhibit the
ability to
assign/delegate technician duties according to the specific strengths and
weaknesses of crew members; be able to make quick decisions based on field
intuition and archaeological experience; and be efficient at problem-solving.
Salary Range: $22,000/year
Persons desiring more information may e-mail me directly at:
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or telephone the number below during regular work hours. Interested persons
please forward a copy of your vita, including a minimum of three references,
to:
Ms. Heidi F. Browne, Director
Western Archaeological Services, Inc.
500 North Main, Suite 400-E
Roswell, New Mexico 88201
Phone: (505) 624-1863
Fax: (505) 622-0661
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