Senior Archaeologist: Remote Cultural Resources Lead

ICF Olson; California (MO); Hybrid; USD 74,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible workplace arrangements

Tuition reimbursement

401k matching

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Volunteer opportunities

Job summary

ICF seeks an experienced Senior Archaeologist for Northern California, based in Sacramento with potential for full or partial remote work. The position spans archaeology, built environment, tribal resources, and landscapes, balancing project management with fieldwork and report writing.

This role supports CEQA, NEPA, and NHPA regulatory compliance on Transportation, Water, Energy, and Planning & Development projects.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Anthropology/Archaeology or related field.
• 5+ years of professional experience in cultural resources management.
• Must have valid driver’s license and successfully pass a Motor Vehicle Records (MVR) check.

Responsibilities

• Lead or participate in investigations identifying resources for National Register of Historic Places or California Register of Historical Resources, assess project effects, and provide management recommendations.
• Collaborate in cross-disciplinary teams to solve problems with natural resources scientists, planners, regulators, engineers, and stakeholders.
• Manage project aspects: client contact, task orders, budget control, invoicing, schedule, and staff allocation.

Skills

Cultural resources management

Project coordination

Regulatory knowledge

Fieldwork

Education

Bachelor's degree in Anthropology/Archaeology or related field

Tools

GPS

GIS

Job description

ICF seeks an experienced Senior Archaeologist for Northern California, based in Sacramento with potential for full or partial remote work. The position spans archaeology, built environment, tribal resources, and landscapes, balancing project management with fieldwork and report writing.

This role supports CEQA, NEPA, and NHPA regulatory compliance on Transportation, Water, Energy, and Planning & Development projects.