Senior Archaeologist

ICF • San Diego, CA

2d • $89,261 - $151,744 • Hybrid

About The Position

The Archaeologist position provides cultural resource field and technical writing support for public agency, utility, and land development or management clients in Southern California. The role supports cultural resource programs for major utility companies in California and a variety of projects for public agencies. Work combines fieldwork, coordination of environmental reviews, staffing field projects, authoring or overseeing cultural resources reports, obtaining and maintaining agency cultural resources permits, and serving as a point of contact for client cultural resources staff and subconsultants.

The position can be based in ICF’s Los Angeles, Irvine, or San Diego offices, with the option to work remotely or in a hybrid office-and-home arrangement. Fieldwork may require short-term travel and outdoor work in all weather conditions.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in Archaeology or a related field.
• At least 8 years of experience in cultural resources management.
• At least 2 years of experience conducting field visits at locations primarily in Southern and Central California.
• Valid driver’s license and successful completion of a Motor Vehicle Records check.
• Solid background in fieldwork and technical writing.
• Working knowledge of Section 106, NEPA, and CEQA.

Nice To Haves

• Familiarity with California cultural resources and the associated regulatory environment.
• Fieldwork skills in pedestrian and subsurface survey, site recordation, testing and evaluation, and monitoring.
• Familiarity with computers, smart devices, data entry in application interfaces, and GPS technology such as ESRI Collector, Survey123, or Field Maps.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team in a multidisciplinary environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support field efforts in Southern and Central California as needed.
• Lead author survey and monitoring reports.
• Coordinate and communicate effectively with ICF staff, clients, and subconsultants.
• Meet deadlines, track concurrent tasks, and produce quality work.
• Lead cultural resources tasks, including fieldwork and report deliverables.
• Coordinate environmental reviews and staff field projects.
• Author or oversee the preparation of cultural resources reports.
• Obtain and maintain agency cultural resources permits.
• Serve as a point of contact for client cultural resources staff and subconsultants.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior