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Shovelbums

Assistant Project Manager- Archaeology | Pasadena, CA | Regular, hourly

Shovelbums, Pasadena, California, United States, 91122


Assistant Project Manager- Archaeology | Pasadena, CA | Regular, hourly

We are seeking an

Assistant Project Manager

to support the Southern California geography. Under the supervision of a Project Manager, an Assistant Project Manager for Archaeology performs field and office tasks while working with and supervising crew members. This position will primarily be office-based, with some fieldwork required. This is a regular, full-time, salaried position that will report to a Project Manager.What you will accomplish

Conduct background research for archaeological studies, including records searches and Sacred Lands File searches, and facilitate Native American coordination.Ensure that appropriate preliminary research is conducted and organized prior to fieldwork, and that necessary equipment, staff, and other resources are ready for fieldwork.Coordinate with agency personnel, subconsultants, and Native American monitors, as needed, to arrange fieldwork and facilitate projects.Supervise fieldwork, including archaeological survey, testing, data recovery, and/or construction monitoring and ensure quality and completeness of data collected.Communicate regularly with the Project Manager to ensure that a project’s budgetary and timetable needs are met. Support invoicing and budget tracking.Take initiative, resolve problems, and create improved procedures to ensure that tasks are completed in the most effective and efficient manner.In coordination with the project manager, organize the report writing and production effort and prepare technical reports.Maintain SWCA’s high standard of scientific ethics and quality assurance; be motivated to identify and resolve problems in creative ways.Experience and qualifications for success

A bachelor’s degree in anthropology, archaeology, history, or a closely related field is required. A master’s degree is preferred.Participation in an accredited field school or equivalent experience.A minimum of five (5) years of experience in cultural resources management (CRM) on a variety of project types, sizes, regions, and agencies.Qualified for listing on the California statewide Bureau of Land Management permit preferred.Experience with the application of standard archaeological survey and excavation techniques.Experience providing QA/QC review of field documents, site forms, and reports preferred.Experience leading crews of field technicians on a variety of project types, sizes, regions, and agencies preferred.Experience with implementing the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), National Historic Preservation Act (NHPA) Sections 106 and 110, and National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) permitting processes is preferred.Ability to travel and conduct fieldwork for long hours, sometimes in inclement weather conditions, often in rugged terrain, and be able to carry equipment and supplies weighing up to 40 pounds.Valid Driver’s License with an acceptable driving record.

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