On-Call Staff Archaeologist, Northern California

Jacobs; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 64,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Jacobs is seeking an On-Call Staff Archaeologist for projects in Northern California. The role requires collaboration on cultural resource management and compliance with environmental laws. Ideal candidates will possess a degree in Anthropology or Archaeology and at least 3 years of fieldwork experience. This position offers flexible hours and options for part-time or full-time employment.

Benefits

Flexible hours

401(k) plan

Qualifications

• Min. 3 years of professional archaeological field work experience.
• Experience in construction monitoring and collaborating with tribal monitors.
• Knowledge of historic preservation laws like NEPA, NHPA.

Responsibilities

• Support cultural resources for planning, engineering, and construction.
• Conduct archaeological fieldwork requiring compliance with various laws.
• Travel frequently and work independently in diverse conditions.

Skills

Communication

GPS technology

Field work

Compliance knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Anthropology/Archaeology/CRM

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

On-Call Staff Archaeologist, Northern California

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Base pay range

$64,400.00/yr - $90,000.00/yr

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 seeking Staff Archaeologists to support a variety of projects in Northern California. This position provides cultural resources support for planning, engineering, and construction services to commercial clients. We offer flexible hours and benefits, and this position is available as either depending on candidate availability and organizational needs

• part-time, on-call (without benefits), or
• part-time at 21+ hours per week (with benefits), or
• full-time (with benefits)
  
  
  

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 Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA), and state regulations. All work will be conducted under the guidance of senior cultural resources staff.

Frequent travel is expected for the position. It is imperative that candidates be able to work 8-to-10-hour days in a variety of conditions and understand that there could be frequent trips away from the office.

The successful candidate should have a desire to grow personally as well as professionally with each project.

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.

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

• At least a bachelor’s degree in Anthropology/Archaeology/CRM
• Minimum of 3+ years of all phases of professional archaeological field work experience, including in northern California
• Experience in construction monitoring and collaborating with tribal monitors
• Knowledge of historic preservation laws and policies, including NEPA, NHPA, ARPA, NAGPRA, and California state regulations and cultural resources policies
• Experience using GPS technology
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• 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
• Experience leading crews in the field
• Experience and comfort in working independently in the field and office
  
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience
• Experience conducting research, literature reviews, and cartographic reviews
• Experience writing compliance reports and completing site forms
• Background in the consulting environment
• Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously and be responsive to both internal and external clients
  
  
  

Posted Salary Range Minimum

64,400.00

Posted Salary Range Upper

90,000.00

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 $64,400.00 to $90,000.00. 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.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Not Applicable

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Research, Analyst, and Information Technology

• Industries

  Civil Engineering, Design Services, and IT Services and IT Consulting

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