As-Needed Staff Archaeologist – Diverse CA Field Projects

HELIX Environmental Planning, Inc; Oakland (CA); On-site; USD 41,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

HELIX Environmental Planning, Inc. is seeking qualified Staff Archaeologists to join our as-needed roster across Northern and Central California.

This role offers project-based field and office work with a respected environmental consulting firm and opportunities to contribute to cultural resource projects throughout the state. You will conduct surveys, analyze maps, coordinate with Native American tribes, and prepare field notes and reports while traveling for multi-day deployments as needed.

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

Written & verbal comms

Field survey experience

Data collection & management

Travel readiness

GPS familiarity

Archaeology knowledge (CA)

Education

Bachelor's degree in Archaeology/Anthropology

Master's degree preferred

Tools

CHRIS records searches

DPR forms

Handheld GPS devices

Job description

HELIX Environmental Planning, Inc. is seeking qualified Staff Archaeologists to join our as-needed roster across Northern and Central California.

This role offers project-based field and office work with a respected environmental consulting firm and opportunities to contribute to cultural resource projects throughout the state. You will conduct surveys, analyze maps, coordinate with Native American tribes, and prepare field notes and reports while traveling for multi-day deployments as needed.