Senior Archaeologist

ICF • Sacramento, CA

2d • $73,403 - $150,989

About The Position

ICF seeks a Senior Archaeologist for our Northern California/Central Valley region.  This position includes performing historical research, fieldwork, and report writing for archaeology studies and developing and implementing regulatory compliance solutions in support of our clients’ compliance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA), and the National Historic Preservation Act (NHPA). Projects are anticipated to focus on Transportation, Water, Energy, and Planning & Development clients. At ICF, you will work with talented and passionate individuals and grow within a firm that believes in nurturing talent to develop long-term career success. Our cultural resources team includes experts in architectural history, history, archaeology, GIS, data management, environmental regulations, and planning. Although the range below is wider to accommodate growth within the job, this position will have a starting pay range of $90,000 to $120,000 based on % match of qualifications/experience/responsibilities, location, and other.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in Anthropology, Archaeology or related field.
• 5+ years of professional experience in cultural resources management.

Nice To Haves

• Comprehensive knowledge of CEQA and Section 106 regulatory requirements.
• Familiarity with northern California native American tribes and regional contexts.
• Strong fieldwork skills including pedestrian and subsurface survey, testing and evaluation, and data recovery.
• Working knowledge of GPS applications and site recordation.
• A background working with private and public sector clients and regulatory agencies.

Responsibilities

• Lead investigations that identify and evaluate resources for National Register of Historic Places and/or the California Register of Historical Resources, assess project effects on resources, develop resource management recommendations, and provide support to address complex management challenges that require a command of technical and regulatory knowledge
• Manage projects related to environmental compliance and cultural resource management, including client contact, task order management, budget control, invoicing, schedule, personnel allocation/planning, and subcontractor involvement
• Collaborate in integrated teams of cultural resources specialists (archaeologists, historians, ethnographers, landscape historians, etc) to solve problems alongside natural resources scientists, planners, regulators, engineers, and other stakeholders
• Collaborate with Federal, State, and Local Agencies as well as non-governmental clients.
• Support clients to achieve long-term objectives and efficiencies, from programmatic strategies and feasibility studies through implementation, operations, and maintenance

Benefits

• Quality of life: Flexible workplace arrangements, work-life balance
• Investment of the community: Donation matching, volunteer opportunities
• Investment in you: Tuition reimbursement, access to professional development resources, 401k matching, Employee Stock Purchase Plan

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees