On-Call Archaeologist I | SD

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt, Hourly

Reports To: Project Manager

Job Type: On-Call, Variable-Time

Compensation: $22 - $30 per hour, dependent on relevant experience

About Eocene Environmental Group:

Our team has spent the past two decades providing environmental, utility vegetation management (UVM), software and sustainability services. We are fortunate to be a part of the Wright Service Corp. family, which has helped us establish a strong foundation for continued growth and success.

Through a strategic alignment of values and goals, four Wright Service Corp. entities joined and integrated into one, operating as Eocene Environmental Group. These four entities are:

• Forestry & Utility Division
• Environmental Division
• Technology & Innovation Division
• Sustainability Division

JOB SUMMARY: The Archaeologist I (Technician/Field Monitor) supports cultural resource projects across a variety of projects.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions:

• Serve as Crew Member/Archaeologist for assigned projects
• Conduct Class III/Phase I cultural resource surveys and independently document archaeological sites and isolated occurrences/isolated finds (IOs/IFs)
• Perform construction monitoring, including daily compliance inspections, identification and documentation of cultural materials, and implementation of stop-work and avoidance protocols as needed
• Complete cultural desktop reviews, pre-field literature and records checks, and background/archival research to inform field strategies and reporting
• Prepare draft deliverables (monitoring reports, technical excavation/testing logs, site forms), and support deliverable coordination, review, and submission to agencies
• Utilize field technology (ArcGIS Field Maps and Survey
  123 paired with sub-meter GPS receivers; tablets such as iPad or Samsung Galaxy) for data collection and navigation
• Collect GPS and other geospatial data with sub-meter accuracy; review and verify site location accuracy and attributes
• Participate in project meetings; follow supervisor instruction and adjust work based on feedback; maintain regular and punctual attendance and communication
• Adhere to safety protocols and company culture of safety and employee ownership; comply with applicable federal, state, and local laws, rules, and regulations

OTHER DUTIES: Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

• Position will require travel

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS, KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

• Bachelor’s Degree or higher in Environmental Studies, Environmental Science, Environmental Planning, Environmental Engineering, Archaeology, Architectural History, or closely related field
• Minimum 1 year of relevant experience
• Proficiency in prehistoric and/or historic archaeology in assigned project regions; ability to describe/differentiate geological and cultural strata and identify archaeological deposits
• Competence in documenting archaeological sites and IOs/IFs; ability to conduct probing or shovel testing
• Strong navigation skills (GPS/compass); ability to operate 4WD vehicles over rough terrain
• Ability to be listed on agency permits as Field Technician/Monitor
• Clear communication, organization, accuracy, motivation, dependability, and trustworthiness; ability to work independently and as part of a collaborative team
• Survey an average of 30 acres/5 miles per day and carry personal health and safety equipment (i.e., personal water, sunscreen, etc.) when surveying
• Work in moderate weather conditions (fluctuating temperatures and inclement weather, including rain and snow)
• Perform work duties independently and efficiently, while working in a team setting
• Ability to read, write and speak English sufficient to perform job duties and to interact and communicate with employees and vendors

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Prior experience as an archaeological technician or monitor
• Prior experience in the Midwest
• Proficiency with ArcGIS Field…