On-Call Staff Archaeologist

Jacobs is seeking Staff Archaeologists to support a variety of projects across Virginia, Maryland, Pennsylvania, District of Columbia, and other eastern geographies. This position provides cultural resources support for planning, engineering, and construction services to commercial clients. Depending on candidate and organization needs, this position will be hired as Part-Time, on-call (without benefits; 1-20 hours per week), with the possibility to turn into a Full-Time role after working at Jacobs. The archaeologist career path provides the opportunity to work on projects that require compliance with the National Historic Preservation Act (NHPA), Archaeological Resources Protection Act (ARPA), National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA), Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA), and various state regulations. All work will be conducted under the guidance of senior cultural resources staff. Frequent travel is expected for the position. It is critical that candidates be able to work 8-to-10-hour days in a variety of conditions and understand that there could be frequent trips away from the office. Candidates must demonstrate a high awareness of workplace safety. This position offers unique opportunities for professional growth and expanding archaeological competency across a variety of projects and geographies. This position comes with a solid potential for career advancement within Jacobs. We value collaboration and believe that in-person interactions are crucial for both our culture and client delivery. We empower employees with our hybrid working policy, allowing them to split their work week between Jacobs' offices/projects and remote locations, enabling them to deliver their best work. Qualifications At least a Bachelor's degree in Anthropology/Archaeology/CRM Minimum of 3+ years of professional archaeological field work experience Experience in construction monitoring and collaborating with tribal monitors Basic knowledge of historic preservation laws and policies, including NEPA, NHPA, ARPA, NAGPRA, and California state regulations and cultural resources policies Experience using GPS technology, including EOS, FieldMap applications, Survey123, among others Basic soil identification Proficiency with basic feature and artifact identification, including precontact ceramics, flaked stone, and ground stone, and diagnostic historic artifacts Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite Excellent oral and written communication skills Must be capable of walking for long periods of time over rugged terrain, excavating shovel tests and test units, screening soil, and carrying field equipment Must be willing and able to travel frequently and for long periods of time, as needed Must be motivated and able to work safely with minimum supervision Experience and comfort in working independently in the field and office Ideally, you'll also have Experience in or near Washington, D.C. Experience leading crews in the field Experience conducting research, literature reviews, and cartographic reviews Experience writing compliance reports and completing site forms Background in the consulting environment Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously and be responsive to both internal and external clients HAZWOPER certification OSHA-10 certification Jacobs is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth, or breastfeeding), age, medical condition, marital or domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression and transgender status, mental disability or physical disability, genetic information, military or veteran status, citizenship, low-income status or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable law. Learn more about your rights under Federal EEO laws and supplemental language. #J-18808-Ljbffr Jacobs