As-Needed Staff Archaeologist

HELIX ENVIRONMENTAL PLANNING, INC. • Oakland, CA

13h • $30 - $36

About The Position

HELIX Environmental Planning is seeking qualified Staff Archaeologists for its as-needed team supporting cultural resources projects across Northern and Central California. This project-based role offers field and office assignments and opportunities to work on varied projects, collaborate with experienced cultural resources specialists, and gain exposure to different project types, clients, and regulatory environments.

Work may include archaeological surveys in the Central Valley, Sierran foothills, or Bay Area, as well as historic-map analysis, records research, Native American tribal coordination, and support for cultural resources reports. Assignments may include extended field deployments and travel lasting multiple days or weeks. The position pays $30–$36 per hour, based on experience and qualifications.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Archaeology, Anthropology, or a related field.
• At least 3 years of professional cultural resources management experience; field school may substitute for one year.
• Strong written, verbal, organizational, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Experience with archaeological survey, resource documentation, field data collection, and data management.
• Ability to work in remote locations, challenging terrain, and varying weather conditions.
• Ability to travel and conduct extended field assignments.
• Familiarity with handheld GPS units.
• Knowledge of Northern and Central California archaeology.
• Valid California driver's license, clean driving record, and reliable transportation.

Nice To Haves

• Master's degree in Archaeology, Anthropology, or a related field.
• Experience preparing cultural resources technical reports and report sections.
• Experience summarizing previous cultural resources studies.
• Extensive DPR form preparation and site update experience.
• Familiarity with CEQA and Section 106 compliance requirements.
• Secretary of the Interior (SOI) professional qualifications in archaeology.
• HAZWOPER certification.

Responsibilities

• Conduct and support archaeological surveys, monitoring, and site documentation.
• Complete CHRIS records searches and analyze the results.
• Research historic-era maps and aerial photographs.
• Assist with Native American tribal outreach and coordination.
• Prepare field notes, photographs, sketch maps, GPS data, and DPR forms.
• Deliver Workers Environmental Awareness Training with a cultural resources focus.
• Support cultural resources reporting and technical writing assignments.
• Collaborate with senior cultural resources staff to develop cultural resource management solutions.
• Travel for fieldwork assignments, including multi-day and multi-week deployments when needed.

What This Job Offers

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