On-Call Field Archaeologist & Cultural Resources Specialist

Parametrix; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 41,000 - 44,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive Healthcare (medical, etc

Employee Stock Ownership Plan

Performance-based bonuses

401(k) Plan

Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

Parental Bonding Leave

Job summary

Parametrix in Seattle, WA is seeking On-Call Archaeologists to support field surveys, testing, and monitoring across infrastructure projects in Washington and the Pacific Northwest. This field-based role offers project-based hours with immediate opportunities and varying schedules.

You will work under senior staff, document findings, collect field data, and ensure compliance with cultural resources requirements, traveling to project sites as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Archaeology, Anthropology or related field required.
• Prior archaeological fieldwork including pedestrian survey or monitoring.
• Familiarity with field methods and cultural resources practices.
• Ability to work outdoors in varying weather and terrain.

Responsibilities

• Conduct archaeological pedestrian surveys, field investigations, and cultural resources assessments under the direction of senior archaeological staff.
• Assist with archaeological testing, excavation, monitoring, and documentation activities.
• Identify, record, and document archaeological resources in accordance with established field methods and project requirements.
• Collect accurate field data, maintain detailed field notes, and assist with preparing site forms and technical documentation.
• Support cultural resources compliance efforts associated with transportation, energy, utility, and other infrastructure projects.
• Collaborate with archaeologists, project managers, and multidisciplinary teams to complete field assignments safely, efficiently, and accurately.
• Follow established archaeological field procedures, safety protocols, and applicable regulatory requirements.
• Travel to project sites throughout Washington and potentially other locations in the Pacific Northwest, depending on project needs.

Skills

Fieldwork experience

Outdoor work ability

Attention to detail

Independent & collaborative

Travel willingness

Driver's license

Education

Bachelor's degree in Archaeology/Anthropology

Tools

GPS/GIS equipment

Digital field data tools

Job description

Parametrix in Seattle, WA is seeking On-Call Archaeologists to support field surveys, testing, and monitoring across infrastructure projects in Washington and the Pacific Northwest. This field-based role offers project-based hours with immediate opportunities and varying schedules.

You will work under senior staff, document findings, collect field data, and ensure compliance with cultural resources requirements, traveling to project sites as needed.