As-Needed Field Archaeologist: Flexible California Projects

HELIX Environmental Planning, Inc.; Sacramento (CA); On-site; USD 41,000 - 50,000; Part time

Job summary

HELIX Environmental Planning, Inc. is seeking qualified Staff Archaeologists to join an as-needed roster supporting a variety of cultural resources projects throughout California.

This is a great fit for experienced archaeologists seeking project-based field and office assignments with a respected environmental consulting firm. As a Staff Archaeologist, you may conduct surveys, analyze maps, perform records research, and coordinate with Native American tribes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Archaeology, Anthropology, or a related field.
• 3+ years of professional cultural resources management experience (field school may substitute for one year).
• Strong written, verbal, organizational, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Experience with archaeological survey, resource documentation, field data collection, and data management.
• Ability to work in remote locations, challenging terrain, and varying weather conditions.
• Ability to travel and conduct extended field assignments.
• Familiarity with handheld GPS units.
• Knowledge of Northern and Central California archaeology.
• Valid California driver's license, clean driving record, and reliable transportation.

Responsibilities

• Conduct and support archaeological surveys, monitoring, and site documentation.
• Complete CHRIS records searches and analyze results.
• Research historic-era maps and aerial photographs.
• Assist with Native American tribal outreach and coordination.
• Prepare field notes, photographs, sketch maps, GPS data, and DPR forms.
• Deliver Workers Environmental Awareness Training with a cultural resources focus.
• Support cultural resources reporting and technical writing assignments.
• Collaborate with senior cultural resources staff to develop effective cultural resource management solutions.
• Travel for fieldwork assignments, including multi-day and multi-week deployments when needed.

Skills

Strong written communication

Strong verbal communication

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Archaeology or Anthropology

Master's degree (preferred)

Job description

HELIX Environmental Planning, Inc. is seeking qualified Staff Archaeologists to join an as-needed roster supporting a variety of cultural resources projects throughout California.

This is a great fit for experienced archaeologists seeking project-based field and office assignments with a respected environmental consulting firm. As a Staff Archaeologist, you may conduct surveys, analyze maps, perform records research, and coordinate with Native American tribes.