Archaeological Field Director | CA

Eocene Environmental Group; Sacramento (CA); On-site; USD 42,705 - 66,124; Full time

Job summary

The Archaeological Field Director at Eocene Environmental Group will oversee field work across multiple sites in California, manage small field crews, and ensure all investigations meet client standards.

Ideal candidates have a bachelor’s degree in archaeology or anthropology, field school experience, and the ability to obtain agency permitting. Strong writing, QA/QC, and GIS skills are essential for delivering accurate reports.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in archaeology/anthropology required; field school completed.
• Minimum 2 years field experience in California or Oregon.
• Meets SOI PQS in archaeology or history depending on degree.
• Ability to oversee large field efforts; read/write/speak English clearly.
• Permitted or permittable on agency lands (BLM, etc.).

Responsibilities

• Oversee field studies, surveys, monitoring, and DPR forms with QA/QC.
• Manage field crews and coordinate with construction teams.
• Prepare complex site documentation and reports for clients.
• Maintain safety and compliance with laws and policies.
• Train field personnel and ensure data completeness.

Skills

Oversee large field crews

Strong writing and editing skills

Tablet documentation in field

English communication

SOI PQS knowledge

NHPA/NEPA trainings

Leadership and supervision

Education

Bachelor’s degree in archaeology/anthropology

Tools

ArcGIS Field Maps

Survey123

GPS sub-meter receiver

Job description

## Archaeological Field Director | CAApplylocations: Sacramento, California: Eureka, California: Palm Springs, California: Wildomar, California: Stockton, Californiatime type: Full timeposted on: Posted 3 Days Agojob requisition id: JR124221**\*\*Ideal candidates will be located in California or Oregon. Strong BLM experience preferred.\*\*****FLSA Status:** Non-Exempt, Hourly**Reports To:** Archaeologist Supervisor**Job Type:** Full-Time, Regular**Compensation:** $31 - $48 per hour, based 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 Archaeological Field Director must be permittable to oversee field work and capable of overseeing small field efforts all aspects of cultural resources investigations (survey, site recording, testing, excavation, monitoring, etc.) with no supervision to ensure deliverables meet client standards and that all field data necessary is completed.**ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:** Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions:* Writes a complex (more than a dozen locations) desktop sensitivity analysis with no errors consistently* Produces a clean and detailed DPR 523 form consistently* Capable of in-depth research and writing of specific report sections (mining, homesteading, settlement, ethnographic, etc.)* Completes clean, detailed, accurate, and consistent survey, monitoring, and DPR 523 forms* Oversees large and small crews of archaeologists in the field* Adept at working well with construction crews* Oversee and train field personnel, and provides QA/QC of field data* Has gained enough experience to excel in several aspects of fieldwork (lithic analysis, prehistoric artifact identification, historic artifact analysis, site recording, etc.)* Ability to work night shifts based on business needs* Maintain regular and punctual attendance at work and meetings* Support, actively participate, and act in accordance with Wright’s and Eocene Environmental Group's culture of safety and employee ownership* Comply with applicable federal, state, and local laws, rules, and regulations; maintains knowledge of and follows all company policies and procedures**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 may require some outside travel**JOB REQUIREMENTS:*** Completed coursework leading to a degree in archaeology, anthropology, or related field: + Crew Chief – bachelor’s degree, completion of a field school, and 1 year of professional experience + Field Director – bachelor’s degree, completion of a field school, 2 years of professional experience, and is permitted or qualified for agency permitting based on the SOI Professional Qualification Standards* Minimum of 2 years of field experience in California or Oregon conducting archaeology* Meets SOI PQS in archaeology (if MS or Ph.D.) or history (if BA/BS)* Ability to oversee large field efforts* Ability to read, write and speak English sufficient to perform job duties and to interact and communicate with employees and vendors**PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:*** Ability to work night shifts based on business needs* Proficiency using tablets (Apple iPad or Samsung Galaxy) to document cultural resources* Proficiency with sub-meter GPS receiver* Proficiency with ArcGIS Field Maps and Survey123 applications (for phone or tablet)* Permitted or permittable on BLM lands in California, Nevada, Oregon, and/or Washington (Field Director or Principal Investigator)* Previous NHPA, NEPA, FERC, and/or other cultural or environmental trainings* Strong writing and editing skills* Ability to evaluate resources for NRHP-eligibility* Authored multiple archaeological site forms and inventory reports* Authored a master’s degree thesisEocene Environmental Group, Inc. provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.