On-Call Project Archaeologist

Role Description

ICF is currently seeking an On-Call Project Archaeologist to support the growth of our cultural resources practice in the Eastern U.S., especially on energy, transportation, and federal sector projects in the Southeast and Mid-Atlantic. Applicants living throughout that region are encouraged to apply.

As a Project Archaeologist at ICF, you will lead and/or contribute to archaeology and cultural resources studies as either stand-alone projects or as part of larger multi-disciplinary projects. Technical duties will include:

• Conducting background research, field survey, laboratory analysis, and eligibility evaluation.
• Documenting results in technical reports suitable for agency and SHPO consultation.
• Combining archaeology technical skills with regulatory compliance expertise to support project-level analysis and programmatic solutions for NEPA and Section 106 compliance.
• Working closely with Senior Archaeologists and Historic Preservation Specialists on project work.
• Directing and mentoring early career team members.

What You Will Do:

• Conduct archaeological surveys, testing, and data recovery for projects primarily in the Southeastern US and Mid-Atlantic.
• Field supervision of on-call staff conducting excavation of close interval shovel tests and formal excavation units.
• Provide analysis/writing for environmental regulatory reviews under NEPA, NHPA, and state requirements.
• Contribute to technical expertise in archaeology, including technical approach development, analysis and documentation, and collaboration with junior and senior technical colleagues.
• Write and produce technical reports or documents.
• Evaluate resources for the National Register of Historic Places.
• Develop resource management recommendations and assess project effects on resources.
• Collaborate with architectural and landscape historians toward an integrated multi-disciplinary approach to cultural resources management.
• Collaborate in an integrated team with engineers, scientists, planners, regulators, and other stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Anthropology/Archaeology or related field.
• 3+ years of professional, related experience.
• Meets Secretary of the Interior’s Qualification Standards for Archaeology.

Requirements

• Demonstrated capability to serve as Field Director on archaeological field studies.
• Ability to conduct field work in remote locations and be comfortable in the field environment.
• Knowledgeable in Southeast archaeology; familiarity with other regions of the U.S. is a plus.
• Command of NEPA, NHPA, and other state and federal environmental regulations.
• Proficient with MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
• Excellent technical writing and communication skills.
• Familiarity with ArcGIS and experienced with a variety of GPS equipment.
• Specialization in historic archaeology, geoarchaeology, zooarchaeology, lithic analysis, or bioarchaeology.
• Meaningful experience conducting or supporting consultation with Tribal representatives.
• Participation in project budget development, project schedules, production of deliverables, and QA/QC process tracking.
• Registered Professional Archaeologist.

Benefits

• ICF is a global advisory and technology services provider.
• Equal opportunity employer.
• Reasonable accommodations available for disabled veterans, individuals with disabilities, and individuals with sincerely held religious beliefs.

Pay Range

The pay range for this position based on full-time employment is: $55,665.00 - $114,503.00.