Archaeologist V | UT

Eocene Environmental Group•Salt Lake, UT

6d•$82,000 - $86,000•Remote

About The Position

The Project Archaeologist supports various projects throughout the Great Basin Region primarily in a remote office setting; some fieldwork may be required when additional support is needed (ideally 85% office, 15% field). This position will plan and support cultural resources projects throughout the Great Basin, including fieldwork coordination, field data management, deliverables preparation and support, agency coordination, and other cultural resources-related project activities.

Requirements

Completed coursework leading to a graduate degree in archaeology, anthropology, or closely related field
Project Archaeologist/Principal Investigator – graduate degree, completion of a field school, 2 years professional experience as a Field Director, and is permitted or qualified for agency permitting based on the SOI Professional Qualification Standards.
Proficient in prehistoric and/or historic archaeology in the Great Basin.
Proficient in documenting archaeological sites and isolates in the Great Basin.
Use hand-held field technology (i.e., ArcGIS phone/tablet application paired with sub-meter GPS receivers)
Survey an average of 50 acres/8 miles per day (not including resource documentation) and carry personal health and safety equipment (i.e., personal water, sunscreen, etc.)
Work in moderate weather conditions (fluctuating temperatures and inclement weather, including rain and snow)
Perform work duties independently and efficiently, while working in a team setting.
Ability to follow instruction and to make adjustments when provided feedback.
Organized, motivated, thorough, accurate, dependable, and trustworthy.
Excellent navigational skills (GPS and compass) and ability to navigate and drive 4WD vehicles.
Ability to read, write and speak English sufficient to perform job duties and to interact and communicate with employees and vendors.

Nice To Haves

Proficiency using phone or tablets to document cultural resources.
Proficiency with sub-meter GPS receiver.
Proficiency with ArcGIS Field Maps and Survey123 applications (for phone or tablet).
Permitted or permittable on BLM lands in the Great Basin.
Previous NHPA, NEPA, FERC, and/or other cultural or environmental trainings.
Strong writing and editing skills.
Strong communication and organization skills.
Ability to evaluate resources for NRHP-eligibility.
Authored multiple archaeological site forms and inventory reports.
Authored a master’s degree thesis.
Prior experience supporting state and federal agencies.
Prior experience supporting utility compliance inspection projects.

Responsibilities

Pre-field literature reviews
Background and archival research
Plan and coordinate fieldwork
Assess and manage field data collected by others
Archaeological site and isolate field documentation
NRHP eligibility evaluations
Draft deliverables preparation and deliverable revisions
Daily monitoring and/or 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 inventory
Document archaeological sites and IOs/IFs
Conduct probing, shovel testing, and/or data recovery excavation
Conduct archaeological monitoring during various construction activities
Support, actively participate, and act in accordance with Wright’s and Eocene Environmental Group's culture of safety and employee ownership.
Comply with applicable federal, state, and local laws, rules, and regulations; maintains knowledge of and follows all company policies and procedures.
Maintain regular and punctual attendance at work and meetings.