Archaeologist

ICF•Carson City, NV

1d•Remote

About The Position

ICF seeks an experienced early-career Archaeologist for its West region, with a focus on the Great Basin. The position may 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 that support clients’ compliance with the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) and the National Historic Preservation Act (NHPA). The Archaeologist will 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 help address complex management challenges requiring technical and regulatory knowledge. The role works across integrated cultural resources teams and with natural resources scientists, planners, regulators, engineers, and other stakeholders. It also supports clients’ long-term objectives and efficiencies from programmatic strategies and feasibility studies through implementation, operations, and maintenance.

Requirements

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

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.
Working knowledge of GPS.
Experience working with private and public sector clients and regulatory agencies.

Responsibilities

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