Senior Archaeologist

ICF • San Diego, CA

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About The Position

The Archaeologist provides cultural resource field and technical writing support for public agency, utility, and land development and management clients based out of Southern California. The role supports cultural resource programs for major California utility companies and a variety of public agency projects. Work combines fieldwork, coordination of environmental reviews, staffing field projects, authoring or overseeing cultural resource reports, obtaining and maintaining agency cultural resource permits, and serving as a point of contact for client cultural resource 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 arrangement. Fieldwork may involve short-term travel and outdoor work in all weather conditions. The position requires a solid background in fieldwork and technical writing, working knowledge of Section 106, NEPA, and CEQA, and the ability and interest to lead cultural resource tasks in a collaborative team environment.

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 primarily in Southern and Central California.
• Valid driver’s license and successful completion of a Motor Vehicle Records (MVR) check.
• Solid background in fieldwork and technical writing.
• Working knowledge of Section 106, NEPA, and CEQA.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team in a multidisciplinary environment.

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, application interfaces for data entry, and GPS technology such as ESRI Collector, Survey123, or Field Maps.

Responsibilities

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

What This Job Offers

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