Archaeologist

Job Overview

Join HELIX Environmental Planning, an employee‑owned leader in environmental consulting, as an As‑Needed Staff Archaeologist in the Greater San Francisco Bay Area!

We’re a California‑based firm offering full‑service solutions in cultural resources, biology, landscape architecture, permitting, and more. This is your chance to work with an industry leader and make an impact as we expand across Northern and Central California.

• Archaeological survey
• Serve as archaeological survey team lead
• Identification and recordation of pre‑contact and historic‑era cultural resources on California Department of Parks and Recreation 523 series forms
• Cultural resource monitoring during construction projects and ground‑disturbing activities
• Participation in field excavation as part of Phase I, II, and III investigations
• Use of ArcGIS Field Maps and Survey
  123 software to collect and manage field data
• Collection of GPS data for site management
• Delivering Workers Environmental Awareness Trainings with an emphasis on cultural resource sensitivity
• CHRIS records search submittals and results analysis
• Historic‑era map and aerial photograph analysis
• Native American tribal outreach and coordination
• Focused writing assignments under the supervision of technical report authors

• Work locations will be varied, including a wide range of terrain types in both rural and urban settings; conditions will occasionally be physically challenging.
• Field assignments will be project‑specific and will depend on the volume of work at any given time and will vary from project to project.
• Assignments would occur during the normal work week (Monday through Friday), with occasional requirement for weekend work.
• Overnight stays and extended field assignments are possible. In these cases, HELIX will provide lodging and per diem for days worked.
• The ideal candidate will have a strong work ethic, positive attitude and experience working in a team‑oriented environment.

Candidates must have the field equipment necessary for conducting field work, including appropriate outdoor clothing, sturdy hiking boots, and tools necessary to complete ordinary and industry‑standard survey and excavation tasks, including metric tape measures, sight‑bearing compasses, clip boards, and trowels.

Hourly wages will be based on qualifications and experience. Expected pay range of $28/hour to $38/hour.

Provide a detailed resume and cover letter demonstrating your archaeological experience and how you meet this position’s requirements. Be prepared to provide a writing sample showcasing technical archaeological report writing skills.

HELIX is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage all qualified applicants to apply regardless of gender, race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), parental status, national origin, disability, age, genetic information (including family medical history), political affiliation, military service or veteran status. These protections extend to all management practices and decisions, including recruitment and hiring, appraisal systems, promotions, training, and career development programs.

• Bachelor’s degree in Anthropology, Archaeology, or a closely related field.
• Familiarity with the principles of archaeological field survey.
• A minimum of two years of experience conducting archaeological fieldwork that may include survey, excavation, in‑field analysis, monitoring, and documentation.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Possess a valid California Driver’s License and 3 years clean driving record.

• Demonstrated cultural resource management experience including leading archaeological surveys, site recordings, excavations, cultural resource monitoring, and report writing.
• Expertise in the principles of archaeological field survey, site identification, and cultural resource recordation.
• Proficiency in the collection of archaeological field data and ability to lead others in this practice.
• Professional experience working on a range of archaeological site types and cultural resources/material culture commonly found on cultural resource sites within the San Francisco Bay Area.
• Master’s degree in Anthropology, Archaeology, or a closely related field.
• Member of the Register of Professional Archaeologists.
• Meets the Secretary of Interior’s Professional Qualifications in Archaeology.