Archaeologist

ICF•Carson City, NV

2d•$55,665 - $94,631•Remote

About The Position

ICF seeks an experienced early-career Archaeologist for its West region, with a particular focus on the Great Basin. The position can be fully or partially remote, and applicants living in Nevada, Utah, or California are encouraged to apply. The role involves historical research, fieldwork, and report writing for archaeology studies, as well as developing and implementing regulatory compliance solutions to support clients’ compliance with the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) and the National Historic Preservation Act (NHPA). The Archaeologist will work with a multidisciplinary cultural resources team and collaborate with natural resources scientists, planners, regulators, engineers, and other stakeholders.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Anthropology, Archaeology, or a related field.
At least 5 years of professional experience in cultural resources management.
Ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team.
Excellent interpersonal skills and empathy.
Demonstrated ability to think strategically.
Orientation toward fulfilling client objectives.
Desire to contribute to a progressive work environment and excel at complex environmental challenges.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree in Anthropology, Archaeology, or a related field.
Registered Professional Archaeologist certification.
Working knowledge of NEPA and Section 106 regulatory requirements.
Familiarity with Great Basin Native American tribes and regional contexts.
Strong fieldwork skills, including pedestrian and subsurface survey, testing and evaluation, and working knowledge of GPS.
Background working with private- and public-sector clients and regulatory agencies.

Responsibilities

Participate in investigations to identify and evaluate resources for the National Register of Historic Places, assess project effects on resources, develop resource management recommendations, and support complex management challenges requiring technical and regulatory knowledge.
Collaborate with integrated teams of cultural resources specialists and other disciplines to solve problems.
Support clients’ long-term objectives and efficiencies, from programmatic strategies and feasibility studies through implementation, operations, and maintenance.
Perform historical research, fieldwork, and report writing for archaeology studies.
Develop and implement regulatory compliance solutions supporting client compliance with NEPA and NHPA.