On-Call Archaeologist II | UT

Eocene Environmental Group•Salt Lake, UT

13d•$28 - $34

About The Position

As an Archaeologist II (Field Director), you will lead a variety of archaeological projects across the Great Basin region, with a primary focus within the state of Utah. This role includes overseeing fieldwork, supervising crews, and contributing to the successful completion of cultural resource management efforts.

Requirements

Completed coursework leading to a degree in archaeology, anthropology, or related field: Field Director – bachelor’s degree, completion of a field school, 2 years of professional experience, and is permitted or qualified for agency permitting based on the SOI Professional Qualification Standards 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 region
Proficient in documenting archaeological sites and IOs/IFs in the Great Basin region
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 tablets (Apple iPad or Samsung Galaxy) 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 (Field Director or Principal Investigator)
Previous NHPA, NEPA, FERC, and/or other cultural or environmental trainings
Strong writing and editing skills
Ability to evaluate resources for NRHP-eligibility
Authored multiple archaeological site forms and inventory reports
Authored a master’s degree thesis

Responsibilities

Serve as a Field Director or Principal Investigator
Conduct Class III (intensive pedestrian) cultural resources inventory
Document archaeological sites and IOs/IFs
Conduct probing or shovel testing
Pre-field literature reviews
Background and archival research
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
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 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)
Work independently and efficiently, while contributing positively to a collaborative team environment
Maintain regular and punctual attendance at work and meetings
Follow instruction and make adjustments when provided feedback
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