On-Call Archaeologist | CA

Eocene Environmental Group • San Jose, CA

14d • $24 - $33

About The Position

The On-Call Archaeologist will support a variety of archaeology projects within the Pacific and/or Northwest Region.

Requirements

• Has completed coursework leading to a degree in archaeology, anthropology, or related field: Crew Member – minimum 2 years of college-level coursework and completion of a field school. Crew Chief – bachelor’s degree, completion of a field school, and 1 year of professional experience. Field Director / Project Archaeologist – 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.
• Ability to be listed on agency permits as Field Technician/Monitor
• Proficient in prehistoric and/or historic archaeology in the designated region
• Proficient in documenting archaeological sites and IOs/IFs in the designated region
• Survey an average of 30 acres/5 miles per day and carry personal health and safety equipment (i.e., personal water, sunscreen, etc.) when surveying
• Work in moderate weather conditions (fluctuating temperatures and inclement weather, including rain and snow)
• Perform work duties independently and efficiently, while working in a team setting
• 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 in 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)
• Previous NHPA, NEPA, FERC, and/or other cultural or environmental trainings
• Strong writing and editing skills

Responsibilities

• Serve as an archaeologist for assigned projects
• Conduct Class III (intensive pedestrian) cultural resources inventory
• Independently document archaeological sites and IOs/IFs
• Evaluate resources for NRHP-eligibility
• Cultural desktop reviews and pre-field literature reviews
• Background and archival research
• Deliverables coordination and reviews
• Deliverables submissions to agencies
• Proposal writing and budgeting and general marketing duties
• Write monitoring and DPR 523 forms with minimal errors
• Follow instruction and make adjustments when provided feedback
• Describe and differentiate geological and cultural strata in order to identify archaeological deposits
• Differentiate faunal and human bones
• GPS data collection
• Maintain regular and punctual attendance at work and meetings
• 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

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees