Staff Archaeologist - Hybrid Work & Career Growth

GEI Consultants; Rancho Cordova (CA); On-site; USD 39,000 - 61,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work schedules

GEI University with continuing ed./tu.

Job summary

GEI Consultants is seeking a Staff Archaeologist to join our Cultural Resources team in the West Region. The role emphasizes field leadership, project execution, and professional growth across California and the western United States.

Under supervision, you will support surveys, data collection, reporting, and compliance work for Section 106, CEQA, and NEPA. Travel and field assignments are required with potential to lead small crews over time.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Archaeology, Anthropology, or a closely related field.
• Knowledge of archaeological field methods and cultural resources compliance.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Willingness and ability to travel, including overnight travel and extended field assignments.
• Ability to conduct fieldwork in varying terrain and weather conditions.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Valid U.S. driver's license with a satisfactory driving record.
• Proficient with the Microsoft Suite.

Responsibilities

• Assist with archaeological surveys, site recordation, testing programs, excavation projects, monitoring activities, and laboratory analysis.
• Collect, organize, and manage field and project data.
• Prepare field notes, site records, maps, forms, and supporting documentation.
• Conduct data entry, analysis, calculations, and interpretation under supervision.
• Assist with preparation of technical reports supporting compliance with Section 106, CEQA, NEPA, and other regulations.
• Produce high-quality work products meeting QA/QC requirements.
• Apply established archaeological methods, protocols, and safety procedures.
• Begin leading small field crews and managing task-level field execution under supervision.
• Coordinate logistics and field activities for assigned tasks.
• Support subcontractor coordination and communication as directed.
• Develop familiarity with project management processes including budgeting and invoicing.

Skills

Strong written and verbal comms

Willingness to travel

Multidisciplinary teamwork

MS Office proficiency

Knowledge of archaeological field/chk

Education

Bachelor's degree in Archaeology/Anthropology or related field

Master's degree (preferred)

Tools

GPS

GIS

Digital data collection tools

Mapping software

Job description

GEI Consultants is seeking a Staff Archaeologist to join our Cultural Resources team in the West Region. The role emphasizes field leadership, project execution, and professional growth across California and the western United States.

Under supervision, you will support surveys, data collection, reporting, and compliance work for Section 106, CEQA, and NEPA. Travel and field assignments are required with potential to lead small crews over time.