On-Call Archaeologist & Field Director (Great Basin)

EOC Group; Salt Lake City (UT); Hybrid; USD 30,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Eocene Environmental Group is seeking an Archaeologist III to plan and support cultural resources projects across the Great Basin region. The role involves coordinating fieldwork, managing data, and preparing deliverables with agency coordination.

Requires a Master’s in archaeology/anthropology, field school completion, and at least four years of professional experience, including Field Director responsibilities. Remote office setting with some fieldwork and travel may be involved.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in archaeology, anthropology, or closely related field.
• Completion of a field school and hands-on field experience.
• Minimum of 4 years of professional archaeological experience, including Field Director responsibilities.
• Permitted or qualified for agency permitting statewide in Utah (SOI standards) and BLM lands in Utah.

Responsibilities

• Plan and support cultural resources projects across the Great Basin region.
• Coordinate fieldwork and manage field data.
• Prepare deliverables and revisions; coordinate with state and federal agencies.
• Serve as Field Director or Principal Investigator.
• Document archaeological sites and IOs/IFs and conduct testing/monitoring as needed.

Skills

Field leadership

NRHP knowledge

NEPA knowledge

Technical writing

Education

Master's degree in archaeology/anthropology or related field

Completed field school

Tools

ArcGIS Field Maps

Survey123

Sub-meter GPS

ArcGIS

Job description

Eocene Environmental Group is seeking an Archaeologist III to plan and support cultural resources projects across the Great Basin region. The role involves coordinating fieldwork, managing data, and preparing deliverables with agency coordination.

Requires a Master’s in archaeology/anthropology, field school completion, and at least four years of professional experience, including Field Director responsibilities. Remote office setting with some fieldwork and travel may be involved.