Associate Archaeologist - Lead Field Projects & Reports

Applied EarthWorks, Inc.; California; On-site; USD 41,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Applied EarthWorks, Inc. seeks an Associate Archaeologist to join our Fresno, Lompoc, or Hemet offices. The role involves managing small projects under senior staff, supervising staff, and supporting CRM compliance through survey, evaluation, data recovery, and monitoring.

Requirements include an advanced degree in anthropology or archaeology, with at least 3 years CRM experience; RPA preferred. The position offers an hourly rate of $30–$40, plus benefits and career development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Advanced degree in anthropology, archaeology, historical archaeology, or related field desired.
• Minimum of 3 years progressively responsible employment in CRM; additional experience maybe substituted for advanced degree.
• Register of Professional Archaeologists (RPA) certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Participate in cultural resource projects under senior staff direction.
• Manage small projects and supervise assigned staff.
• Survey, evaluation, data recovery, and monitoring for CRM compliance.
• Recruit project staff; analyze artifacts; prepare environmental documentation sections.
• Assist with research designs, treatment plans, reports; and business development.

Skills

Field supervision

GPS data collection

Survey software

Stakeholder collaboration

CRM regulations

Project management

Technical writing

Regional knowledge

Education

Advanced degree in anthropology/archaeology

CRM experience 3 years

RPA certification preferred

Job description

Applied EarthWorks, Inc. seeks an Associate Archaeologist to join our Fresno, Lompoc, or Hemet offices. The role involves managing small projects under senior staff, supervising staff, and supporting CRM compliance through survey, evaluation, data recovery, and monitoring.

Requirements include an advanced degree in anthropology or archaeology, with at least 3 years CRM experience; RPA preferred. The position offers an hourly rate of $30–$40, plus benefits and career development opportunities.