Archaeologist RPA/RA at W3Global Richmond, CA

Itlearn360; Richmond (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading environmental organization is seeking a qualified Archaeologist RPA/RA to manage projects and conduct fieldwork in California. You will be involved in cultural resource management, requiring a strong background in archaeology and communication skills. This full-time position offers competitive pay and benefits, aligning with a firm committed to professional development.

Benefits

Competitive Pay

Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance

Employee Stock Ownership Plan

401k plan with safe harbor match

Vacation and Sick Leave

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 to 7 years of experience in California Cultural Resources Management required.
• Must meet Secretary of the Interior's Professional Qualifications Standards for archaeology.

Responsibilities

• Manage projects, budgets, and schedules.
• Conduct field studies and laboratory analyses.
• Develop relations with clients and regulatory agencies.

Skills

Project Management

Communication Skills

Cultural Resources Management

Organizational Skills

Public Speaking

Education

M.A. or M.S. in Cultural Resources Management

M.A. or M.S. in Archaeology

M.A. or M.S. in Anthropology

Job description

Archaeologist RPA/RA job at W3Global. Richmond, CA.

Full Job Description

Client is seeking a qualified individual for an Archaeologist RPA/RA position to join our team in Central CA or the Bay Area. The overall responsibility of the selected individual will be to operate as a project manager and participate in all aspects of fieldwork and laboratory analyses, as warranted; develop and maintain relationships with clients, regulatory agencies, and Native Americans; manage projects, develop budgets, and maintain schedules; direct personnel; and prepare proposals in response to Requests for Proposals and Qualifications. Projects can be multidisciplinary, requiring knowledge of cultural resources management, prehistoric and historical archaeology, history, historical architecture, or traditional cultural properties. Projects will involve cultural resource inventory, evaluation, and mitigation, which may include directing and conducting archival, background, and technical research; field surveys and excavations; laboratory work; data analysis; and the report preparation. Fieldwork may occur throughout California, so the successful candidate will need to be flexible with regard to short- and medium-duration absences for project tasks. The volume of work available on a weekly basis will depend on overall CRG workload, project-specific needs, and the individual's knowledge, skills, and abilities.

Requirements

The successful candidate will have an M.A. or M.S. in Cultural Resources Management, Archaeology, Anthropology, or a closely related field (or will be awarded the degree within 6 months of hire), with a minimum of 5 to 7 years of experience in California Cultural Resources Management. The individual must be able to meet the Secretary of the Interior's Professional Qualifications Standards for archaeology and be certified by the Register of Professional Archaeologists (or have an application under review).

Desirable Candidate Qualifications

• Previous project management experience and authorship of CEQA-level environmental documents
• A strong understanding of federal and State cultural resources regulations and legislation, particularly CEQA, Section 106, and NEPA
• Written and verbal communication skills, including public speaking and interactions with stakeholders
• Excellent organizational skills, a team-oriented and positive attitude, and solid work ethic

Experience Required

• 5 - 7 years: A minimum of 5 to 7 years of experience in California Cultural Resources Management.

Education Required

• Masters or better in Anthropology or related field
• Masters or better in Archaeology or related field
• Masters or better in Cultural Studies or related field

About The Organization

Client is a diversified environmental, transportation, and community planning organization. We are recognized as innovators in the field of environmental impact assessment, and we have developed a reputation among clients and professional peers in both the public and private sectors as being thorough, innovative, and objective. Client's employee-owners are its most valuable resource. Client fosters professional development and personal growth in an environment that offers opportunities for training and enrichment. We are always looking for energetic and enthusiastic people. If you enjoy working with clients and colleagues to plan and manage projects, we would like to hear from you. Client offers competitive pay, and for all eligible employees, medical, dental, vision, long-term disability, long-term care, group life/AD&D insurance plans; vacation, sick, and holiday pay; an Employee Stock Ownership Plan; and a Profit Sharing and Savings Plan with 401k safe harbor match.

EOE Statement

Client is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer and participates in E-Verify. We provide equal employment and advancement opportunities to all individuals. Employment decisions are based on merit, qualifications, and abilities, without discrimination based on age, ancestry, color, religious creed, disability, marital status, medical condition, genetic information, military or veteran status, national origin, race, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, or other protected characteristics.