Archaeologist

ICF•Sacramento, CA

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

ICF seeks an experienced early career Archaeologist for our Northern California region with a focus on the Sacramento/San Joaquin Central Valley. This position is intended to be based in the Sacramento, CA office, however it can be fully or partially remote, and applicants living throughout northern CA are encouraged to apply. This position includes performing historical research, fieldwork, and report writing for archaeology studies and developing and implementing regulatory compliance solutions in support of our clients’ compliance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA), and the National Historic Preservation Act (NHPA). Projects are anticipated to focus on Transportation, Water, Energy, and Planning & Development clients. At ICF, you will work with talented and passionate individuals and will grow with a firm that believes in nurturing talent to develop long-term career success. Our cultural resources team includes experts in architectural history, history, archaeology, GIS, data management, environmental regulations, and planning. ICF is a global advisory and technology services provider, combining unmatched expertise with cutting-edge technology to help clients solve their most complex challenges, navigate change, and shape the future. The company is an equal opportunity employer committed to building a workplace that allows everyone to thrive, empowering employees to share their expertise and collaborate to achieve personal and professional goals.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Anthropology, Archaeology or related field.
3+ years of professional experience in cultural resources management.
Must have valid driver’s license and successfully pass a Motor Vehicle Records (MVR) check.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree in Anthropology, Archaeology or related field.
Registered Professional Archaeologist certification.
Working knowledge of CEQA and Section 106 regulatory requirements
Familiarity with northern California native American tribes and regional contexts.
Strong fieldwork skills including pedestrian and subsurface survey, testing and evaluation, and a working knowledge of GPS.
A background working with private and public sector clients and regulatory agencies.

Responsibilities

Participate in investigations that identify and evaluate resources for National Register of Historic Places and/or the California Register of Historical Resources, assess project effects on resources, develop resource management recommendations, and provide support to address complex management challenges that require a command of technical and regulatory knowledge
Collaborate in integrated teams of cultural resources specialists ( archaeologists, historians, ethnographers, landscape historians, etc) to solve problems alongside natural resources scientists, planners, regulators, engineers, and other stakeholders
Support clients to achieve long-term objectives and efficiencies, from programmatic strategies and feasibility studies through implementation, operations, and maintenance