Flexible Staff Archaeologist: Diverse Field & Office Roles

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

Job summary

HELIX Environmental Planning, Inc. is seeking qualified Staff Archaeologists to join our as-needed roster for cultural resources projects across Northern and Central California. This role offers project-based field and office work with a respected environmental consulting firm.

As a Staff Archaeologist, you will engage in surveys, map research, regulatory coordination, and technical reporting. Flexible assignments may include multi-day field deployments and collaboration with senior staff.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Archaeology, Anthropology, or 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

Field archaeology experience

Strong communication

Travel flexible

Handheld GPS units

Education

Bachelor's degree in Archaeology/Anthropology

Master's degree (preferred)

Tools

Handheld GPS units

Job description

HELIX Environmental Planning, Inc. is seeking qualified Staff Archaeologists to join our as-needed roster for cultural resources projects across Northern and Central California. This role offers project-based field and office work with a respected environmental consulting firm.

As a Staff Archaeologist, you will engage in surveys, map research, regulatory coordination, and technical reporting. Flexible assignments may include multi-day field deployments and collaboration with senior staff.