**Ideal candidates will be permittable at the Field Director level or higher on BLM lands in CA, as well as permittable at the same levels on National and State Park lands, where applicable**

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt, Hourly

Reports To: Archaeologist Supervisor

Job Type: Full-Time, Regular

Compensation: $32 - $38 per hour, based on relevant experience

JOB SUMMARY: The Archaeologist III will plan and support cultural resources projects throughout Southern and Central California, including fieldwork coordination, field data management, deliverables preparation and support, agency coordination, and other cultural resources-related project activities.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions:

Conduct Class III (intensive pedestrian) cultural resources inventory

Conduct archaeological monitoring during various construction activities

Plan and coordinate fieldwork

Assess and manage field data collected by others

Coordinate with state and federal agencies

Review cultural resource documents on behalf of state and federal agencies

Document archaeological sites and IOs/IFs

Conduct probing, shovel testing, and/or data recovery excavation

Pre-field literature reviews

Background and archival research

Archaeological site and isolate field documentation

NRHP eligibility evaluations

Draft deliverables preparation and deliverable revisions

Daily monitoring and/or inspection forms

Draft monitoring reports, testing and excavation logs, and excavation technical reports

Maintain regular and punctual attendance at work and meetings

Support, actively participate, and act in accordance with Wright’s and Eocene Environmental Group's culture of safety and employee ownership

Comply with applicable federal, state, and local laws, rules, and regulations; maintains knowledge of and follows all company policies and procedures

OTHER DUTIES:  Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Position will require some outside travel

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

Master's degree in archaeology, anthropology, or closely related field

Completion of a field school

Minimum of 4 years of professional experience, with at least 2 years specifically in a Field Director role

Permitted or qualified for agency permitting based on the SOI Professional Qualification Standards statewide in California

Permitted or permittable on BLM lands statewide in California

Proficient in prehistoric and/or historic archaeology statewide in California

Proficient in documenting archaeological sites and isolates statewide in California

Use hand-held field technology (i.e., ArcGIS phone/tablet application paired with sub-meter GPS receivers)

Survey an average of 50 acres/8 miles per day (not including resource documentation) and carry personal health and safety equipment (i.e., personal water, sunscreen, etc.)

Work in moderate weather conditions (fluctuating temperatures and inclement weather, including rain and snow)

Perform work duties independently and efficiently, while working in a team setting

Ability to follow instruction and to make adjustments when provided feedback

Organized, motivated, thorough, accurate, dependable, and trustworthy

Excellent navigational skills (GPS and compass) and ability to navigate and drive 4WD vehicles

Ability to read, write and speak English sufficient to perform job duties and to interact and communicate with employees and vendors

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE:

Preferred 6 -8 years of professional archaeological experience

Proficiency using phone or tablets to document cultural resources

Proficiency with sub-meter GPS receiver

Proficiency with ArcGIS Field Maps and Survey123 applications (for phone or tablet)

Previous NHPA, NEPA, FERC, and/or other cultural or environmental trainings

Strong writing and editing skills

Strong communication and organization skills

Ability to evaluate resources for NRHP-eligibility

Authored multiple archaeological site forms and inventory reports

Prior experience supporting state and federal agencies

Prior experience supporting utility compliance inspection projects

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