On-Call Archaeologist

Jacobs Engineering Group Inc.; Irvine (CA); Hybrid; USD 58,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a part-time archaeologist, where you will engage in diverse projects across Southern California. This role offers the chance to work with a team dedicated to cultural resource management, ensuring compliance with important preservation laws. You'll conduct fieldwork, archival research, and prepare detailed reports, all while contributing to meaningful projects that shape our understanding of history. If you're passionate about archaeology and eager to grow in a collaborative environment, this opportunity is perfect for you!

Benefits

401(k) plan

Health benefits

Flexible working policy

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Archaeology or related field required.
• Knowledge of NEPA, NHPA, ARPA, and NAGPRA is essential.

Responsibilities

• Conduct archaeological fieldwork and monitoring.
• Prepare technical reports and conduct archival research.
• Coordinate compliance with cultural resource regulations.

Skills

Knowledge of historic preservation laws

Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite

Excellent writing and verbal communication skills

Ability to handle multiple projects

Experience with archaeological surveys

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Archaeology

Bachelor’s degree in Anthropology

Tools

GPS technology

Job description

At Jacobs, we're challenging today to reinvent tomorrow by solving the world's most critical problems for thriving cities, resilient environments, mission-critical outcomes, operational advancement, scientific discovery and cutting-edge manufacturing, turning abstract ideas into realities that transform the world for good.

Your impact

Jacobs is looking for a part time, temporary on-call archaeologist to work on a variety of projects throughout southern California. This position involves providing cultural resources support for planning, engineering, and construction services to renewable energy, government, military, transportation and commercial clients. The archaeologist career path provides the opportunity to work on projects that require compliance with the National Historic Preservation Act (NHPA), Archaeological Resources Protection Act (ARPA), National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA), Native American Graves Repatriation and Protection Act (NAGPRA), and state regulations. All work will be conducted under the guidance of senior cultural resources staff.

Based out of Southern California, you’ll Coordinate compliance with NHPA, ARPA, NAGPRA, NEPA, state environmental regulations, and other laws relating to cultural resources. Conduct archival research and background records reviews, coordinate and conduct all aspects of archaeological fieldwork (Phases I-III) and monitoring. Conduct analyses and prepare technical reports for projects that involve cultural resources. Evaluate eligibility of resources for listing in the NRHP and state registers of historic properties. Support clients during agency and tribal consultation. Provide support to and work with senior-level cultural resources staff.

Primary duties will include: Responsible for assigned Phase I, II and III field projects and monitoring. This will involve conducting pre-field research, fieldwork and laboratory analysis, and preparing technical reports. It is imperative that candidates be able to work 8-to-10-hour days in a variety of conditions and understand that there will be frequent stays away from the office. The successful candidate should have a desire to grow personally as well as professionally with each project.

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We value collaboration and believe that in-person interactions are crucial for both our culture and client delivery. We empower employees with our hybrid working policy, allowing them to split their work week between Jacobs offices/projects and remote locations enabling them to deliver their best work.

Here's what you'll need

• Bachelor’s degree in Archaeology, Anthropology, or related degree

• Knowledge of historic preservation laws and policies, including NEPA, NHPA, ARPA, and NAGPRA

• Familiarity with state regulations and cultural resources policies for California

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite

• 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.

• Must be motivated and able to work safely with minimum supervision.

Ideally, You’ll Also Have:

• Experience working in the consulting environment and ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously and be responsive to both internal and external clients preferred

• Experience with archaeological surveys, including mapping, data recording, site documentation, and photography), and conducting archaeological monitoring preferred

• Experience using GPS technology preferred

• Excellent writing and verbal communication skills, strong organizational skills

Posted Salary Range: Minimum

58,656.00

Posted Salary Range: Upper

80,000.00

At Jacobs, we’re partnering across the globe to create the best project outcomes by maximizing the design, digital technology, and support capabilities of our Global Integrated Delivery (GID) teammates. By joining Jacobs, you’ll commit to supporting and engaging with these teams, as we work to build a company like no other.

Jacobs’ health and welfare benefits are designed to invest in you, and in the things you care about. Your health. Your well-being. Your security. Your future. Employees have access to a 401(k) plan, as well as legally mandated benefits.

The base salary range for this position is $58,656.00 to $80,000.00. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

Qualified applicants with criminal histories will be considered for employment.