On-Call Archaeologist | CA

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt, Hourly

Reports To: Archaeologist Supervisor

Job Type: On-Call, Variable-Time

Compensation: $24 - $33 per hour, based on relevant experience

**Work will take place on-site in the Northern California area.**

About Eocene Environmental Group:

Our team has spent the past two decades providing environmental, utility vegetation management (UVM), software and sustainability services. We are fortunate to be a part of the Wright Service Corp. family, which has helped us establish a strong foundation for continued growth and success.

Through a strategic alignment of values and goals, four Wright Service Corp. entities joined and integrated into one, operating as Eocene Environmental Group. These four entities are:

• Forestry & Utility Division
  
• Environmental Division
  
• Technology & Innovation Division
  
• Sustainability Division
  

Our environmental division is a passionate team of environmental planners, biologists, archaeologists, geographic information system (GIS) technicians and drone operators. For more than 20 years, we have partnered with stakeholders across several industries to collect valuable data, build detailed reporting and support and guide decision-making and agency navigation. Our team continues to grow, serving clients nationwide.

JOB SUMMARY: The On-Call Archaeologist will support a variety of archaeology projects within the Pacific and/or Northwest Region.

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

• Serve as an archaeologist for assigned projects
  
• Conduct Class III (intensive pedestrian) cultural resources inventory
  
• Independently document archaeological sites and IOs/IFs
  
• Evaluate resources for NRHP-eligibility
  
• Cultural desktop reviews and pre-field literature reviews
  
• Background and archival research
  
• Deliverables coordination and reviews
  
• Deliverables submissions to agencies
  
• Proposal writing and budgeting and general marketing duties
  
• Write monitoring and DPR 523 forms with minimal errors
  
• Follow instruction and make adjustments when provided feedback
  
• Describe and differentiate geological and cultural strata in order to identify archaeological deposits
  
• Differentiate faunal and human bones
  
• GPS data collection
  
• 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.
  
• Maintain regular and punctual attendance at work and meetings.
  

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 may require some outside travel.
  

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

• Has completed coursework leading to a degree in archaeology, anthropology, or related field:
  
  • Crew Member - minimum 2 years of college-level coursework and completion of a field school.
    
  • Crew Chief - bachelor's degree, completion of a field school, and 1 year of professional experience.
    
• Ability to be listed on agency permits as Field Technician/Monitor
  
• Proficient in prehistoric and/or historic archaeology in the designated region
  
• Proficient in documenting archaeological sites and IOs/IFs in the designated region
  
• Survey an average of 30 acres/5 miles per day and carry personal health and safety equipment (i.e., personal water, sunscreen, etc.) when surveying
  
• 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 read, write and speak English sufficient to perform job duties and to interact and communicate with employees and vendors
  

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE:

• Proficiency in using tablets (Apple iPad or Samsung Galaxy) 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.
  

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