Staff Archaeologist: Flexible CA Fieldwork & Projects

HELIX Environmental Planning, Inc; Fresno (CA); On-site; USD 41,000 - 50,000; Part time

Job summary

HELIX Environmental Planning, Inc. is seeking qualified Staff Archaeologists to join our as-needed roster to support cultural resources projects across Northern and Central California.

This role offers project-based field and office assignments with a respected environmental consulting firm. As a Staff Archaeologist, you will conduct surveys, monitor sites, perform records research, and contribute to reporting and regulatory compliance, collaborating with senior staff and Native American tribes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Archaeology, Anthropology, or related field.
• 3+ years of professional cultural resources management experience (field school may substitute for one year).
• Strong written, verbal, organizational, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Experience with archaeological survey, resource documentation, field data collection, and data management.
• Ability to travel and conduct extended field assignments.
• Familiarity with handheld GPS units.
• Knowledge of Northern and Central California archaeology.
• Valid California driver's license, clean driving record, and reliable transportation.

Responsibilities

• Conduct and support archaeological surveys, monitoring, and site documentation.
• Complete CHRIS records searches and analyze results.
• Research historic-era maps and aerial photographs.
• Assist with Native American tribal outreach and coordination.
• Prepare field notes, photographs, sketch maps, GPS data, and DPR forms.
• Deliver Workers Environmental Awareness Training with a cultural resources focus.
• Support cultural resources reporting and technical writing assignments.
• Collaborate with senior cultural resources staff to develop effective cultural resource management solutions.
• Travel for fieldwork assignments, including multi-day and multi-week deployments when needed.

Skills

Archaeology

Field surveys

Technical writing

GPS usage

Regulatory awareness

Education

Bachelor's degree in Archaeology, Anthropology, or related field

Master's degree in Archaeology, Anthropology, or related field

SOI archaeology credential

Tools

Handheld GPS units

DPR forms

CHRIS records searches

Job description

HELIX Environmental Planning, Inc. is seeking qualified Staff Archaeologists to join our as-needed roster to support cultural resources projects across Northern and Central California.

This role offers project-based field and office assignments with a respected environmental consulting firm. As a Staff Archaeologist, you will conduct surveys, monitor sites, perform records research, and contribute to reporting and regulatory compliance, collaborating with senior staff and Native American tribes.