On-Call Archaeologist

Stantec • Sacramento, CA

6d

About The Position

We are looking to expand our Northern California on-call archaeological team. Work will take place primarily in Northern California, but could include work throughout California, with potential opportunities in the Alaska, Oregon, Washington, and Nevada. This is a fieldwork position and work need is heavily influenced by the seasonal weather. On occasion, there may be opportunity for office and/or lab-based work.

Requirements

• Interest in Cultural Resource Management
• Dedicated to following and promoting a strong safety culture.
• Able to travel and work away from home
• A valid California driver’s license is required
• A Bachelor’s degree in Anthropology or Archaeology is required and minimum 1-year related experience, or an equivalent combination of education (e.g., advanced degree) and experience preferred.
• Ability to lift and move items and equipment up to 50 lbs.

Nice To Haves

• Participation in an archaeological field school is seen as an asset.

Responsibilities

• Participate in identifying and recording areas of archeological potential, archaeological sites, and traditional use sites.
• Work closely with a Field Director/Supervisor to make technical recommendations for cultural resources management.
• Collect field data
• Participate in field reconnaissance surveys (linear and block type)
• Assist in archaeological impact assessments
• Excavations
• Construction Monitoring

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level