On-Call Archaeologist | UT

EOC Group•Fort Collins, CO

4d•$22 - $38•Remote

About The Position

The Archaeologist III supports cultural resources projects throughout the Great Basin region, primarily from a remote office setting, with fieldwork as needed. The position plans and supports cultural resources work, including fieldwork coordination, field data management, preparation and revision of deliverables, agency coordination, and related project activities. The role may involve outside travel and work in the field, including surveys, site documentation, monitoring, testing, and excavation.

Requirements

Master’s degree in archaeology, anthropology, or a closely related field.
Completion of a field school.
At least 4 years of professional experience, including at least 2 years specifically in a Field Director role.
Permitted or qualified for agency permitting under the Secretary of the Interior’s Professional Qualification Standards statewide in Utah; permitted or permittable on BLM lands statewide in Utah.
Proficiency in prehistoric and/or historic archaeology statewide in Utah and in documenting archaeological sites and isolates statewide in Utah.
Ability to use handheld field technology, such as an ArcGIS phone or tablet application paired with sub-meter GPS receivers.
Ability to survey an average of 50 acres or 8 miles per day, excluding resource documentation, and carry personal health and safety equipment.
Ability to work in moderate weather, including fluctuating temperatures and rain or snow.
Ability to work independently and efficiently in a team setting, follow instructions, and adjust work based on feedback.
Organized, motivated, thorough, accurate, dependable, and trustworthy.
Excellent GPS and compass navigation skills and ability to navigate and drive 4WD vehicles.
English reading, writing, and speaking skills sufficient to perform job duties and communicate with employees and vendors.

Nice To Haves

Preferred 1–8 years of professional archaeological experience.
Proficiency using phones or tablets to document cultural resources.
Proficiency with sub-meter GPS receivers.
Proficiency with ArcGIS Field Maps and Survey123 applications for phones or tablets.
Previous NHPA, NEPA, FERC, and/or other cultural or environmental training.
Strong writing, editing, communication, and organization skills.
Ability to evaluate resources for NRHP eligibility.
Authorship of multiple archaeological site forms and inventory reports.
Authorship of a master’s thesis.
Prior experience supporting state and federal agencies.
Prior experience supporting utility compliance inspection projects.

Responsibilities

Conduct pre-field literature reviews and background and archival research.
Plan and coordinate fieldwork.
Assess and manage field data collected by others.
Document archaeological sites and isolates in the field.
Evaluate National Register of Historic Places (NRHP) eligibility.
Prepare and revise draft deliverables.
Complete daily monitoring and inspection forms.
Draft monitoring reports, testing and excavation logs, and excavation technical reports.
Coordinate with state and federal agencies.
Review cultural resource documents on behalf of state and federal agencies.
Serve as a Field Director or Principal Investigator.
Conduct Class III intensive pedestrian cultural resources inventories.
Document archaeological sites and IOs/IFs.
Conduct probing, shovel testing, and/or data recovery excavation.
Monitor archaeological resources during construction activities.
Maintain regular and punctual attendance at work and meetings.
Support and participate in the companies’ safety and employee-ownership culture, and comply with applicable laws, regulations, policies, and procedures.