On-Call Project Archaeologist; Remote
Columbia, Lexington County, South Carolina, 29228, USA
Listed on 2026-01-01
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Research/Development
Research Scientist
Location: Columbia
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ICF is currently seeking an On-Call Project Archaeologist to support the growth of our cultural resources practice in the Eastern U.S., especially on energy, transportation, and federal sector projects in the Southeast and Mid-Atlantic. Applicants living throughout that region are encouraged to apply.
Job DescriptionAs a Project Archaeologist at ICF, you will lead and/or contribute to archaeology and cultural resources studies. Technical duties include field survey, laboratory analysis, eligibility evaluation, and documentation for agency and SHPO consultation. You will also support NEPA, Section 106, and state compliance.
What You Will Do- Conduct archaeological surveys, testing, and data recovery in the Southeast U.S. and Mid-Atlantic.
- Provide analysis and writing for environmental regulatory reviews under NEPA, NHPA, and state requirements.
- Contribute technical expertise in archaeology, including approach development and collaboration with junior and senior colleagues.
- Write and produce technical reports or documents.
- Evaluate resources for the National Register of Historic Places and develop resource management recommendations.
- Collaborate with architectural and landscape historians and integrated multidisciplinary teams.
- Master’s degree in Anthropology/Archaeology or related field.
- 3+ years of professional, related experience.
- Meets Secretary of the Interior’s Qualification Standards for Archaeology.
- Experience serving as Field Director on archaeological field studies.
- Ability to conduct field work in remote locations.
- Knowledge of Southeast archaeology; familiarity with other U.S. regions is a plus.
- Command of NEPA, NHPA, and state regulations.
- Proficient with MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook.
- Excellent technical writing and communication skills.
- Familiarity with ArcGIS and GPS equipment.
- Specialization in historic archaeology, geoarchaeology, etc.
- Experience conducting or supporting consultation with Tribal representatives.
- Participation in project budget development, schedules, deliverables, QA/QC.
- Registered Professional Archaeologist.
- Adherence to project budgets, schedules, deliverables.
- Problem-solving, creativity, analytical skills.
- Orientation toward client objectives.
- Strong organization and time management.
- Collaboration on multidisciplinary teams.
- Continued professional growth.
ICF is a global advisory and technology services provider. We combine unmatched expertise with cutting-edge technology to help clients solve their most complex challenges, navigate change, and shape the future.
We are an equal opportunity employer. Together, our employees are empowered to share their expertise and collaborate with others to achieve personal and professional goals. For more information, please read our EEO policy.
We will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
Reasonable Accommodations are available, including, but not limited to, for disabled veterans, individuals with disabilities, and individuals with sincerely held religious beliefs, in all phases of the application and employment process. To request an accommodation, please email C and we will be happy to assist. All information you provide will be kept confidential and will be used only to the extent required to provide needed reasonable accommodations.
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