What are the responsibilities and job description for the Lab Director / Field Director 03510 NWRC position at North Wind Group?
Location : Tempa, Arizona
Title : Lab Director / Field Director
Schedule (FT / PT) : Regular Full Time
Travel Required : Yes (0-25%)
Clearance : Ability to Obtain
Incorporated in 2011, North Wind Resource Consulting's core capabilities include environmental documentation and permitting; natural and cultural resource surveys; wildlife and botanical expertise; National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) technical services; historic and prehistoric surveys; environmental consultation such as Section 106 for cultural resources, Section 404 for wetlands, and Section 7 for endangered species); and Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and mapping capabilities. North Wind Resource Consulting maintains offices across the country.
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.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND 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
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WORKING ENVIRONMENT :
A majority of the work will be performed in an office setting. Some projects may require time in the outdoors in challenging and rapidly changing environments to include all types of weather conditions to include extreme heat or cold environments, traverse uneven terrain.
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. We value safety, reliability, and commitment to our people! For more information about our benefits or hiring philosophy, visit the North Wind Career Opportunities Page.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The nature of those accommodations will be determined on a case-by-case basis. If you are an individual with a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to complete any part of the application process, or are limited in the ability or unable to access or use this online application process and need an alternative method for applying, you may contact our Helpline 1.208.528.8718 or use the Request for Reasonable Accommodation form to get assistance.
North Wind is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer and welcomes all qualified applicants. Applicants will receive fair and impartial consideration without regard to race, sex, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic data, religion, or other legally protected status. 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.
Proof of citizenship will be required as a condition of employment.
Candidates may be required to obtain and hold a Secret or Higher US Government Clearance.