Archaeologist | CA
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FLSA Status: Non-Exempt, HourlyReports To: Archaeologist SupervisorJob Type: Fulltime, RegularCompensation: $24 - $33 per hour, based on relevant experienceAbout 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

JOB SUMMARY: The 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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