On-Call Archaeologist
Listed on 2026-07-01
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Science
Research Scientist, Environmental Science
Archaeological Fieldwork Position
We are looking to expand our Northern California on-call archaeological team. Work will take place primarily in Northern California, but could include work throughout California, with potential opportunities in Alaska, Oregon, Washington, and Nevada. This is a fieldwork position and work need is heavily influenced by the seasonal weather. On occasion, there may be opportunity for office and/or lab-based work.
Key Responsibilities- Participate in identifying and recording areas of archeological potential, archaeological sites, and traditional use sites.
- Work closely with a Field Director/Supervisor to make technical recommendations for cultural resources management.
- Collect field data
- Participate in field reconnaissance surveys (linear and block type) - Prepare monitoring logs, survey forms, site records and other field documentation and provide brief work summaries to be included in technical reports and client communications
- Excavations
- Construction Monitoring
Your Capabilities and Credentials
- Interest in Cultural Resource Management
- Dedicated to following and promoting a strong safety culture.
- Able to travel and work away from home - A valid California driver's license is required
Education and Experience - A Bachelor's degree in Anthropology or Archaeology is required and minimum 1-year related experience, or an equivalent combination of education (e.g., advanced degree) and experience preferred.
- Participation in an archaeological field school is seen as an asset.
- Field work may include exposure to the elements including inclement weather. Ability to lift and move items and equipment up to 50 lbs. Typical office environment working with computers and remaining sedentary for long periods of time.
Pay Range:
Locations in CO, HI, IL, MD & Various CA, NJ Areas-$50,100.00 - $70,100.00 Annually
Benefits
Summary:
Regular full-time and part-time employees (working at least 20 hours per week) have access to medical, dental, and vision plans, a wellness program, health saving accounts, flexible spending accounts, 401(k) plan, employee stock purchase program, life and accidental death & dismemberment (AD&D) insurance, short-term/long-term disability plans, emergency travel benefits, tuition reimbursement, professional membership fee coverage and paid family leave. Regular full-time and part-time employees will receive ten paid holidays in each calendar year.
In addition, employees will be eligible to accrue vacation between 10 and 20 days per year and eligible for paid sick leave (and if more generous, in accordance with state and local law). Temporary/casual employees have access to 401(k) plans, employee stock purchase program, and paid leave, in accordance with state and local law.
Primary
Location:
United States | CA | Sacramento Other Locations:
United States | CA | Walnut Creek Organization: 1857 Env Svcs-US West N California-Sacramento CA Employee Status:
Temporary Business Justification:
New Position Travel:
Yes
Schedule:
Full time
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