Associate Archaeologist (Hybrid/Remote) Field Lead

Jacobs; San Antonio (TX); Hybrid; USD 89,000 - 155,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PPTO

401(k) plan

Employee stock purchase plan

Job summary

Jacobs is seeking an Associate (Mid-Level) Archaeologist to provide desktop and field-based cultural resources support on diverse projects across the western United States. You'll work with scientists, engineers, and project managers, conducting archival research, fieldwork, and analysis to support NHPA, NEPA, and NRHP eligibility assessments.

You’ll lead small-to-medium projects, mentor junior staff, and help prepare reports, forms, and consultation materials.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Archaeology or a related field
• Meet Secretary of the Interior’s Professional Qualifications Standards for Archaeology
• Minimum of 5 years of professional archaeological fieldwork within the US West
• Knowledge of historic preservation laws and policies, including NEPA, NHPA, ARPA, and NAGPRA
• Must be capable of walking for long periods of time over unfamiliar terrain, excavating shovel tests and test units, screening soil, and carrying field equipment
• Must be willing and able to travel frequently and for long periods of time, as needed
• Experience using GPS technology
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Experience working with tribal organizations

Responsibilities

• Serve as a task and/or field lead for small to medium sized projects
• Coordinate directly with GIS and technical editors for project completion
• Serve as lead author for small to medium sized project reports
• Independently prepare resource forms
• Develop fieldwork plans and Health, Safety, and Environment Plans
• Prepare fieldwork permit applications
• Conduct mobilization and demobilization activities
• Direct the field crew in implementing plans
• Contribute to strategic planning and problem solving on a wide range of issues
• Mentor more junior staff and crew members
• Contribute to business development efforts, including scopes of work and budgets
• Coordinate with cultural resources team to ensure seamless integration of archaeological and built environment sections
• Prepare materials for meetings and consultation
• Participate in calls and meetings with clients and regulators when directed by leadership team and/or client
• Participate in consultation when directed

Skills

GPS technology

Oral and written communication

Team collaboration

Mentoring junior staff

Education

Master’s degree in Archaeology

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Jacobs is seeking an Associate (Mid-Level) Archaeologist to provide desktop and field-based cultural resources support on diverse projects across the western United States. You'll work with scientists, engineers, and project managers, conducting archival research, fieldwork, and analysis to support NHPA, NEPA, and NRHP eligibility assessments.

You’ll lead small-to-medium projects, mentor junior staff, and help prepare reports, forms, and consultation materials.