Senior Archaeologist

ECORP Consulting, Inc. is seeking a qualified, experienced, and dynamic senior-level archaeologist for our Northern California practice. This position is located in Chico.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• serving as a Principal Investigator on projects throughout northern California;
• coordinating project tasks to meet cost and schedule objectives;
• participating in field and laboratory work;
• working with cultural resources staff in other offices in a lead or support role;
• providing mentorship and leadership to mid-level and junior staff;
• authoring cultural resources technical reports;
• developing new business from referrals from new and/or existing clients and assisting with marketing efforts;
• preparing cultural resources proposals and assisting with the preparation of multidisciplinary proposals;
• assisting the Group Manager and/or Department Director with supervision and review of department staff members;
• advising clients and agencies on compliance matters; and
• serving as a tribal liaison.

Minimum requirements include:

• a master's degree or higher in anthropology or archaeology;
• a minimum of 10 to 15 years of experience in environmental and cultural resources management consulting in California;
• Registered Professional Archaeologist (or ability to become certified as such upon hire);
• ability to carry out fieldwork and/or construction monitoring, which may require periodic travel and work in extreme or challenging physical environments;
• ability to function effectively in a fast-paced team environment but also to work independently;
• ability to work collaboratively with others in a smaller multidisciplinary office setting;
• willingness and ability to travel regionally for project and business development needs;
• a strong working knowledge of the federal and state regulatory settings;
• proven ability to senior author cultural resource management reports; and
• knowledge of the prehistory, history, archaeology, and ethnography of Northern California.

The following qualities and skills are highly desired:

• proven track-record of business development and staff mentorship;
• demonstrated experience serving as a consultant in an advisory capacity to clients;
• project management experience, including a proven ability to be on time and on budget;
• excellent problem-solving skills, particularly in complex CRM projects;
• ability to communicate effectively in writing and through oral presentations; and
• strong organizational skills and work ethic.

ECORP offers a comprehensive list of benefits and benefit options for its full time, regular employees and is an Equal Opportunity Employer. If interested, please submit your resume and salary request to jobs@ecorpconsulting.com.