Field Archaeologist

SOI Qualified Field Archaeologist - $55,000 to $60,000/year commensurate with experience and education

Environmental Corporation of America has an immediate need for a full time Secretary of the Interior Qualified Archaeologist currently living or willing to relocate to Atlanta, Georgia. Upon hire, applicants must live within a reasonable commute to a major airport. We are seeking one Field Archaeologist for infrastructure development projects including transportation, energy, telecommunications, water infrastructure, and land development.

• Travel to assigned projects weekly
• Conduct pedestrian survey and shovel test pits
• Maintain detailed and legible field notes, photographs, and forms
• Contribute to the preparation of Archaeological Site Forms, Archaeological/Architectural Resource Assessment Reports, and other deliverables within assigned due dates
• Timely coordination and communication with other staff members

• A graduate degree in Anthropology or Archaeology with an emphasis in Archaeology
• Must meet the Secretary of the Interior Archaeology Qualification Standards
• A minimum of one year of full-time professional experience
• At least 4 months of supervised field and analytic experience in general North American archaeology
• Ability to travel overnight across the U.S. (typically Monday through Friday of each week)
• Ability to work eight or more hours per day in physically demanding environments
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and Adobe PDF
• Ability to conduct background research using various map and records databases
• Working knowledge of Section 106 and NRHP criteria
• Interest in environmental studies (NEPA) is also a plus

• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• A minimum of two weeks paid vacation accrual each year
• Eight paid holidays each year
• 401k retirement plan with employer match
• Maternity/Paternity Leave

ECA is a growing consulting firm providing cultural and environmental regulatory compliance services throughout the United States and territories.

We provide a team-oriented work environment, competitive salaries, and a competitive benefits package.

The position is a salaried full-time position and will remain open until filled.

Principal Archaeologist / Assistant Tribal Coordinator

Environmental Corporation of America (ECA)