Staff Archaeologist: Flexible Fieldwork & CA Projects

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

Job summary

HELIX Environmental Planning, Inc is seeking qualified Staff Archaeologists to join our as-needed roster for 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, analyze maps, complete DPR forms, assist with tribal outreach, and contribute to reporting and technical writing while traveling to field locations across the

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Archaeology, Anthropology, or related field.
• 3+ years of professional cultural resources management experience.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to travel and work in remote field locations.

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

Communication skills

Field survey experience

Interpersonal skills

Knowledge of California archaeology

Education

Bachelor's degree in Archaeology/Anthropology

Master's degree in Archaeology/Anthropology

Tools

Handheld GPS units

Job description

HELIX Environmental Planning, Inc is seeking qualified Staff Archaeologists to join our as-needed roster for 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, analyze maps, complete DPR forms, assist with tribal outreach, and contribute to reporting and technical writing while traveling to field locations across the