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University of New Mexico

Archaeology Crew Chief (req35013)

Pay: $23–$26/hr
Posted: 4 weeks ago
Location: Albuquerque, NM (Onsite)
Last Updated: 1 day ago
Hours: Full-Time
Expires: 10/15/2026

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What they do

An Archeologist finds and analyzes artifacts, such as tools, the remains of buildings or ships, or human skeletons, to learn about past human cultures and civilizations. Supervises careful excavation of artifacts at field sites, records and analyzes evidence. May manage or protect archeological sites, or assess building sites prior to the start of construction

$66,000 / year median in New Mexico

+13% projected growth

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Job Description

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.)
Campus:
Main -
Albuquerque, NM Department:
Office of Contract Archeology (937C)
Employment Type:
Staff Staff Type:
On-Call 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:
No For Best Consideration Date:
12/1/2025 Eligible for Remote Work No Application Instructions Only applications submitted through the official UNMJobs site will be accepted. If you are viewing this job advertisement on a 3rd party site, please visit UNMJobs to submit an application. Describe the documents the applicant should attach for a complete application. Include any additional application instructions that may be required of applicants.