Archaeologist On-Call Sacramento & Valley Sacramento, CA

Archaeologist On-Call – Sacramento & Central Valley

Location:

Sacramento, CA.

Employment type:

On‑Call temporary.

• Assist senior archaeologists in fieldwork including survey, testing, evaluation, data recovery, and construction monitoring.
• Perform laboratory analysis, conduct background research, and assist with report preparation as needed.
• Identify pre‑contract and historic‑period artifacts and take detailed field notes.
• Travel up to 10 days for site visits and work outdoors in all weather conditions.
• Accept or decline scheduled on‑call work hours; may accept concurrent projects that do not conflict with ICF obligations.

• Bachelor’s degree in Archaeology, Anthropology, or a related field.
• Minimum of 2 years of field experience in archaeological monitoring and survey.
• Valid driver’s license and successful Motor Vehicle Records (MVR) check.
• Strong field skills and ability to take detailed field notes.

• Field experience in Sacramento County and surrounding Central Valley and Northern CA.
• Effective communication and coordination with senior staff and construction personnel.
• Proficiency with computers and smart devices.
• Background in precontact or historic‑period archaeology.
• Cross‑training in paleontological monitoring, mission‑era experience or training, and osteology experience or training.
• Active 40‑hour HAZWOPER training.

Travel may involve up to 10 days. Work is outdoors in all weather conditions. On‑call schedule is based on available hours; staff may accept or decline. Concurrent projects are permissible if they do not create a conflict of interest.

$55,148.00 – $ (full‑time, Sacramento, CA).

ICF is an equal opportunity employer. Reasonable accommodations are available for qualified individuals with disabilities or sincerely held religious beliefs.