Field Archaeologist - On-Call (Northern California)
About The Position
ICF is seeking On-Call (Temporary) Archaeologists based in the Sacramento, San Francisco Bay Area, or Northern California. The role involves assisting senior archaeologists primarily in fieldwork, including survey, testing, evaluation, data recovery, and construction monitoring. Other duties may include laboratory analysis, background research, report preparation assistance, and other assigned tasks. This position requires excellent field skills, the ability to identify precontact and historic-period artifacts, and taking detailed field notes. Travel for up to 10 days may be involved, and work will occur outdoors under all weather conditions. On-Call employees are scheduled for work hours as they become available, with the flexibility to accept or refuse assigned hours. They may also work concurrent projects outside of their ICF assignment, provided there is no conflict of interest.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Archaeology, Anthropology, or related field
- 1 + years of field experience in archaeological monitoring and survey
- Must have valid driver’s license
- Successfully pass a Motor Vehicle Records (MVR) check
Nice To Haves
- Field experience in northern and central California
- Ability to communicate and coordinate effectively with ICF senior staff and construction personnel
- Knowledge and familiarity with computers and smart devices
- Background in precontact or historic-period archaeology
- Ability to conduct field visits at locations throughout northern and central California
- Cross training in paleontological monitoring
- Mission-era experience or training
- Osteology experience or training
- Active 40-hour HAZWOPER training
Responsibilities
- Assist senior archaeologists primarily in fieldwork
- Conduct survey, testing, evaluation, data recovery, and construction monitoring
- Perform laboratory analysis
- Conduct background research
- Assist with report preparation
- Perform other tasks as assigned
Benefits
- ICF is an equal opportunity employer
- Reasonable Accommodations are available
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
