Field Archaeologist - On-Call; Northern California

On‑Call Archaeologist

The On‑Call/Temporary Archaeologist will assist senior archaeologists primarily in fieldwork, with tasks including survey, testing, evaluation, data recovery, and construction monitoring. Other duties may include laboratory analysis, conducting background research, assistance with report preparation, and other tasks as assigned.

Travel for up to 10 days may be involved, and work will occur outdoors under all weather conditions.

• Assist senior archaeologists in fieldwork.
• Perform survey, testing, evaluation, data recovery, and construction monitoring.
• Conduct laboratory analysis and background research.
• Assist with report preparation.
• Other tasks as assigned.
• Travel up to 10 days; work outdoors in all weather conditions.

• Bachelor’s degree in Archaeology, Anthropology, or related field.
• 1+ year of field experience in archaeological monitoring and survey.
• Valid driver’s license and successful Motor Vehicle Records (MVR) check.

• Field experience in northern and central California.
• Effective communication and coordination with senior staff and construction personnel.
• Knowledge of computers and smart devices.
• Background in pre‑contact or historic‑period archaeology.
• Ability to conduct field visits throughout northern and central California.
• Cross‑training in paleontological monitoring.
• Mission‑era experience or training.
• Osteology experience or training.
• Active 40‑hour HAZWOPER training.

Given the seasonal or project‑specific nature of our environmental work, ICF hires environmental professionals as “On‑Call” employees. On‑Call employees are scheduled for work hours as they become available, can accept or refuse hours, and may work concurrent projects outside of their ICF assignment as long as there is no conflict of interest.

ICF is an equal opportunity employer. We consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records and reasonable accommodations are available for disabled veterans, individuals with disabilities, and individuals with sincerely held religious beliefs. Contact C for accommodations.

Pay range for this position based on full‑time employment is: $50,386.00 – $ (California Field Office – CA66).