Senior Archaeologist

ICF•Carson City, NV

2d•$67,355 - $114,503•Remote

About The Position

ICF seeks an experienced, mid-career Senior Archaeologist for its West region, with a particular focus on the Great Basin. The position can be fully or partially remote, and applicants living in Nevada, Utah, or California are encouraged to apply. The role works across cultural resource management disciplines, including archaeology, the built environment, tribal resources, and landscapes, and balances project management with delivery of technical services. The position involves historical research, fieldwork, and report writing for archaeology studies, as well as developing and implementing regulatory compliance solutions that support clients’ compliance with the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) and National Historic Preservation Act (NHPA). The archaeologist will work with a multidisciplinary cultural resources team that includes specialists in architectural history, history, archaeology, GIS, data management, environmental regulations, and planning.

Requirements

Master’s degree in Anthropology, Archaeology, or a related field.
At least 7 years of professional experience in cultural resources management.
Experience working within NEPA and Section 106 regulatory requirements.
Experience obtaining concurrence on NHPA Section 106 findings and serving as archaeology lead for the full cycle of Section 106 review.
Excellent interpersonal skills and empathy.
Demonstrated ability to think strategically.
Ability to work effectively as part of a team in a multidisciplinary environment.
Orientation toward fulfilling client objectives.
Desire to contribute to a progressive work environment focused on employee development and career fulfillment.
Desire to excel and passion for complex environmental challenges in a team environment.

Nice To Haves

Registered Professional Archaeologist certification.
Thorough knowledge of Great Basin Native American tribes and regional contexts.
Strong fieldwork skills, including pedestrian and subsurface survey, testing, and evaluation, and working knowledge of GPS.
Qualifications and experience to be BLM-permitted as a Principal Investigator in California and Nevada.
Experience and knowledge of California Environmental Quality Act regulatory requirements.
Background working with private- and public-sector clients and regulatory agencies.

Responsibilities

Manage environmental compliance and cultural resource management projects, including client contact, task orders, budgets, invoicing, schedules, personnel planning and allocation, and subcontractor involvement.
Lead or participate in investigations to identify and evaluate resources for the National Register of Historic Places, assess project effects, develop resource management recommendations, and address complex management challenges requiring technical and regulatory knowledge.
Conduct historical research, fieldwork, and report writing for archaeology studies.
Develop and implement regulatory compliance solutions supporting client compliance with NEPA and NHPA.
Collaborate with multidisciplinary cultural resources teams and with natural resources scientists, planners, regulators, engineers, and other stakeholders.
Support clients’ long-term objectives and efficiencies, from programmatic strategies and feasibility studies through implementation, operations, and maintenance.