On-Call Archaeological Field Director | ID
Listed on 2026-08-06
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Research/Development
Research Scientist
On-Call Archaeological Field Director |
Jul 15, 2026
$32 - $41/hour
Hiring for this role is expected to begin in June, with project work anticipated to start in the summer and continue through the fall, depending on project needs.
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt, Hourly
Reports To: Project Manager II
Job Type: On-Call, Variable-Time
Compensation: $32 - $41 per hour, based on relevant experience
Qualified candidates must be permit table with BLM and USFS in Idaho.
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
Technology & Innovation Division
Sustainability Division
JOB SUMMARY: The Archaeological Field Director will plan and support cultural resources projects throughout southern Idaho, 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:
Pre-field literature reviews
Background and archival research
Plan and coordinate fieldwork
Assess and manage field data collected by others
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
Coordinate with state and federal agencies
Review cultural resource documents on behalf of state and federal agencies
Serve as a Field Director or Principal Investigator
Document archaeological sites and IOs/IFs
Conduct probing, shovel testing, and/or data recovery excavation
Conduct archaeological monitoring during various construction activities
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 outside travel
JOB REQUIREMENTS:
Bachelor's degree in archaeology, anthropology, or closely related field
Completion of a field school
Minimum of 4 years of relevant professional archaeology experience
Minimum of 2 years of professional archaeology experience in a supervisory capacity
Minimum of 6 months regional geographic experience
Permitted or qualified for agency permitting based on the SOI Professional Qualification Standards statewide in Idaho
Permitted or permit table with BLM and USFS in Idaho
Proficient in prehistoric and/or historic archaeology for designated region
Proficient in documenting archaeological sites and isolates for designated region
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
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