Administrative Management, Analysis Skills, Anthropology, ArcGIS, Archaeology, Budget Management, Communication Skills, Customer Relationship Management (CRM), Data Collection, Data Management, Data Mapping, Data Quality, Documentation, ESRI, Excavation, GPS (Global Positioning System), Geographic Information System Software, Geography, Google Earth, Leadership, Logistics, Mentoring, Multitasking, On Site Support, Operational Support, Operations Management, People Management, Problem Solving Skills, Project Planning, Project Schedule, Project/Program Management, Purchasing/Procurement, Quality Control, Receivers, Regulatory Compliance, Regulatory Requirements, Reporting Skills, Resource Management, Spatial Data, Time Management, Travel Planning
The Field Director is the primary leader for cultural resource management (CRM) field operations, ensuring high standards of archaeological methodology, safety, and efficiency. They supervise fieldwork and data management—including survey, excavation, and documentation—while serving as the on-site guide for quality control and clear communication with Principal Investigators and the Operations Manager. The role emphasizes in-field training and mentorship, fostering the development of Crew Leaders, Field Technicians, and others through hands-on instruction. The Field Director applies expert knowledge of archaeological methods, regulatory compliance, and site preservation strategies to adapt workflows, safeguard data integrity, and ensure accurate reporting. This position requires proactive problem-solving, transparent leadership, and collaboration to meet project goals, advancing GeoVisions’ mission of excellence in fieldwork and a culture of innovation and learning.
Key Responsibilities
Administrative & Project Management
Participate in project scope meetings with Principal Investigators to understand headcount planning, timeline, project goals, and a comprehensive plan for each client project.
Manage and organize field data, including mapping, spatial analysis, and report preparation, using Google Earth, ArcGIS Pro, ArcGIS Online, and other GIS-based software.
Maintain timely and accurate field documentation in compliance with project/regulatory requirements.
Monitor budgets, materials, and resources to ensure efficient use.
Support report writing under PI direction with accurate field data.
Logistics & Operations Support
Coordinate travel and lodging for field crews with Operations staff.
Oversee equipment procurement, use, and maintenance.
Assist with building schedules that balance project deadlines with crew well-being.
Requirements
Required:
Bachelor of Arts (BA) or Bachelor of Science (BS) in Anthropology with an emphasis in Archaeology or other related field
Experience working with ESRI programs, Google Earth and OR/WA SHPO databases (OARRA, WISAARD)
Preferred:
Master of Arts (MA) or Master of Science (MS) in Anthropology with an emphasis in Archaeology
Completion of GIS/Mapping program with 2+ years of experience in ArcGIS and Google Earth
Graduate or certification-based accomplishments in CRM or advanced GIS/mapping programs
Experience
Required:
Previous work with a CRM-based firm conducting field surveys, monitoring, and/or shovel test units
Experience filling out site forms and working within database-specific requirements
Experience supervising a crew on a variety of project types and in conjunction with agencies
Proficiency in using Trimble, Garmin, Geode GPS receivers, and tablets for GPS data collection, in addition to using ArcGIS software.
Preferred:
One or more years of experience in a supervisory capacity within a CRM-based firm (field and/or administrative) Experience supervising crews across multiple projects of varying types, sizes, and regions, including with agency partners
Previous work on interdisciplinary teams of subject matter experts and planners
Knowledge or specialization in one or more related areas (e.g., cultural anthropology, historic archaeology, geography, human-environment relationships, oral histories)
Relevant work experience in the Pacific Northwest or Great Basin
Experience supervising multiple large crews in collaboration with agencies or Tribal governments.