Project Archaeologist— Full-time

ICF; Nevada; Hybrid; USD 56,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition reimbursement

401k matching

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Professional development resources

Job summary

ICF is seeking an early career Archaeologist for the West region with emphasis on the Great Basin. The role allows full or partial remote work with applicants from NV, UT, or CA encouraged to apply.

You will conduct historical research, fieldwork, and report writing for archaeology projects and help develop regulatory compliance strategies under NEPA and NHPA. The team comprises experts in archaeology, GIS, data management, and environmental planning, offering a supportive environment for

Qualifications

• Experience in historical research, fieldwork, and report writing.
• Knowledge of NEPA and NHPA regulatory requirements.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Ability to work across regions within the West U.S.

Responsibilities

• Perform historical research, fieldwork, and report writing for archaeology studies.
• Develop and implement regulatory compliance solutions under NEPA and NHPA.
• Collaborate in integrated teams of cultural resources specialists to solve problems.
• Support clients to achieve long-term objectives and project efficiencies.

Skills

Field skills

GPS proficiency

Regulatory knowledge

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Anthropology/Archaeology

Master’s degree in Anthropology/Archaeology

Registered Professional Archaeologist (RPA)

Job description

Archaeologist ICF seeks an experienced early career Archaeologist for our West region with a focus on the Great Basin in particular. This position can be fully or partially remote, and applicants living throughout Nevada, Utah, or California are encouraged to apply.

This position includes performing historical research, fieldwork, and report writing for archaeology studies and developing and implementing regulatory compliance solutions in support of our clients’ compliance with the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) and the National Historic Preservation Act (NHPA)At ICF, you will work with talented and passionate individuals and will grow with a firm that believes in nurturing talent to develop long-term career success. Our cultural resources team includes experts in architectural history, history, archaeology, GIS, data management, environmental regulations, and planning.

Quality of life: Flexible workplace arrangements, work-life balance

• Investment of the community: Tuition reimbursement, access to professional development resources, 401k matching, Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Participate in investigations that identify and evaluate resources for National Register of Historic Places, assess project effects on resources, develop resource management recommendations, and provide support to address complex management challenges that require a command of technical and regulatory knowledge
• Collaborate in integrated teams of cultural resources specialists (archaeologists, historians, ethnographers, landscape historians, etc) to solve problems alongside natural resources scientists, planners, regulators, engineers, and other stakeholders
• Support clients to achieve long-term objectives and efficiencies, from programmatic strategies and feasibility studies through implementation, operations, and maintenance
• Bachelor’s degree in Anthropology, Archaeology or related field.
• Master’s degree in Anthropology, Archaeology or related field.
• Registered Professional Archaeologist certification.
• Working knowledge NEPA and Section 106 regulatory requirements
• Strong fieldwork skills including pedestrian and subsurface survey, testing and evaluation, and a working knowledge of GPS.
• A background working with private and public sector clients and regulatory agencies.
• A desire to participate in and contribute to a progressive work environment for employee development and career fulfillment
• A desire to excel and passion for rewarding work on complex environmental challenges in a team environment

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Pay Range

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The pay range for this position based on full-time employment is: $55,665.00 - $94,631.00Nevada Remote Office (NV99)