On-Call Archaeologist

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We are looking to expand our Northern California on-call archaeological team. Work will take place primarily in Northern California, but could include work throughout California, with potential opportunities in the Alaska, Oregon, Washington, and Nevada. This is a fieldwork position and work need is heavily influenced by the seasonal weather. On occasion, there may be opportunity for office and/or lab-based work.

• Participate in identifying and recording areas of archeological potential, archaeological sites, and traditional use sites.
• Work closely with a Field Director/Supervisor to make technical recommendations for cultural resources management.
• Collect field data
• Participate in field reconnaissance surveys (linear and block type)
• Assist in archaeological impact assessments
• Excavations
• Construction Monitoring

• Interest in Cultural Resource Management
• Dedicated to following and promoting a strong safety culture.
• Able to travel and work away from home
• A valid California driver’s license is required This description is not a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that may be required of the employee and other duties, responsibilities and activities may be assigned or may be changed at any time with or without notice.

• A Bachelor’s degree in Anthropology or Archaeology is required and minimum 1-year related experience, or an equivalent combination of education (e.g., advanced degree) and experience preferred.
• Participation in an archaeological field school is seen as an asset.
• Field work may include exposure to the elements including inclement weather. Ability to lift and move items and equipment up to 50 lbs.

Typical office environment working with computers and remaining sedentary for long periods of time. Field work may include exposure to the elements including inclement weather.

This description is not a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that may be required of the employee and other duties, responsibilities and activities may be assigned or may be changed at any time with or without notice.

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Pay Range:

• Locations in MN, OH, VT, & Various CA, NY Areas-$52,500.00 - $76,100.00 Annually
• Locations in CO, HI, IL, MD & Various CA, NJ Areas-$57,800.00 - $83,700.00 Annually
• Locations in NYC & CA (Bay Area) & NJ (RP)-$66,200.00 - $95,900.00 Annually

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