On-Call Archaeologist at Jacobs Irvine, CA

On-Call Archaeologist job ine, CA. Jacobs is looking for a part time, temporary on‑call archaeologist to work on a variety of projects throughout southern California.

• Coordinate compliance with NHPA, ARPA, NAGPRA, NEPA, state environmental regulations, and other laws relating to cultural resources.
• Conduct archival research and background records reviews.
• Coordinate and conduct all aspects of archaeological fieldwork (Phases I‑III) and monitoring.
• Conduct analyses and prepare technical reports for projects that involve cultural resources.
• Evaluate eligibility of resources for listing in the NRHP and state registers of historic properties.
• Support clients during agency and tribal consultation.
• Provide support to and work with senior‑level cultural resources staff.
• Responsible for assigned Phase I, II, and III field projects and monitoring, including pre‑field research, fieldwork and laboratory analysis, and preparing technical reports.
• Work 8‑to‑10‑hour days in a variety of conditions and often away from office.

• Bachelor's degree in Archaeology, Anthropology, or a related degree.
• Knowledge of historic preservation laws and policies, including NEPA, NHPA, ARPA, and NAGPRA.
• Familiarity with state regulations and cultural resources policies for California.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.
• Capability of walking for long periods of time over unfamiliar terrain, excavating shovel tests and test units, screening soil, and carrying field equipment.
• Willingness and ability to travel frequently and for long periods of time, as needed.
• Motivation and ability to work safely with minimum supervision.

• Experience working in the consulting environment and ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously while responding to both internal and external clients.
• Experience with archaeological surveys, including mapping, data recording, site documentation, and photography, and conducting archaeological monitoring.
• Experience using GPS technology.
• Excellent writing and verbal communication skills and strong organizational skills.

Jacobs is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth, or breastfeeding), age, medical condition, marital or domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression and transgender status, mental disability or physical disability, genetic information, military or veteran status, citizenship, low‑income status, or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable law.

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