Archaeologist (Remote)

** Qualified candidates must have the experience necessary to be permitted statewide by the BLM in Utah.** FLSA Status: Non-Exempt, Hourly Reports To: Project Manager II Job Type: On-Call, Variable-Time Compensation: $22 - $38 per hour, based on relevant experience

The Archaeologist III supports various projects throughout the Great Basin Region primarily in a remote office setting; some fieldwork may be required when additional support is needed.

About Eocene Environmental Group: Our team has spent the past two decades providing environmental, utility vegetation management (UVM), software and sustainability services. We are fortunate to be a part of the Wright Service Corp. family, which has helped us establish a strong foundation for continued growth and success. Through a strategic alignment of values and goals, four Wright Service Corp. entities joined and integrated into one, operating as Eocene Environmental Group. These four entities are: Forestry & Utility Division Environmental Division Technology & Innovation Division Sustainability Division

JOB SUMMARY: The Archaeologist III will plan and support cultural resources projects throughout the Great Basin region, including fieldwork coordination, field data management, deliverables preparation and support, agency coordination, and other cultural resources-related project activities.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions:

Pre-field literature reviews

Background and archival research

Plan and coordinate fieldwork

Assess and manage field data collected by others

Archaeological site and isolate field documentation

NRHP eligibility evaluations

Draft deliverables preparation and deliverable revisions

Daily monitoring and/or inspection forms

Draft monitoring reports, testing and excavation logs, and excavation technical reports

Coordinate with state and federal agencies

Review cultural resource documents on behalf of state and federal agencies

Serve as a Field Director or Principal Investigator

Conduct Class III (intensive pedestrian) cultural resources inventory

Document archaeological sites and IOs/IFs

Conduct probing, shovel testing, and/or data recovery excavation

Conduct archaeological monitoring during various construction activities

Maintain regular and punctual attendance at work and meetings

Support, actively participate, and act in accordance with Wright’s and Eocene Environmental Group's culture of safety and employee ownership

Comply with applicable federal, state, and local laws, rules, and regulations; maintains knowledge of and follows all company policies and procedures

OTHER DUTIES: Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice. Position may require some outside travel.

JOB REQUIREMENTS: Master's degree in archaeology, anthropology, or closely related field

Completion of a field school

Minimum of 4 years of professional experience, with at least 2 years specifically in a Field Director role

Permitted or qualified for agency permitting based on the SOI Professional Qualification Standards statewide in Utah

Permitted or permittable on BLM lands statewide in Utah

Proficient in prehistoric and/or historic archaeology statewide in Utah

Proficient in documenting archaeological sites and isolates statewide in Utah

Use hand-held field technology (i.e., ArcGIS phone/tablet application paired with sub-meter GPS receivers)

Survey an average of 52 acres/8 miles per day (not including resource documentation) and carry personal health and safety equipment (i.e., personal water, sunscreen, etc.)

Work in moderate weather conditions (fluctuating temperatures and inclement weather, including rain and snow)

Perform work duties independently and efficiently, while working in a team setting

Ability to follow instruction and to make adjustments when provided feedback

Organized, motivated, thorough, accurate, dependable, and trustworthy

Excellent navigational skills (GPS and compass) and ability to navigate and drive 4WD vehicles

Ability to read, write, and speak English sufficient to perform job duties and to interact and communicate with employees and vendors

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE: Preferred 1-8 years of professional archaeological experience

Proficiency using phone or tablets to document cultural resources

Proficiency with sub-meter GPS receiver

Proficiency with ArcGIS Field Maps and Survey123 applications (for phone or tablet)

Previous NHPA, NEPA, FERC, and/or other cultural or environmental trainings

Strong writing and editing skills

Strong communication and organization skills

Ability to evaluate resources for NRHP-eligibility

Authored multiple archaeological site forms and inventory reports.

Authored a master’s degree thesis

Prior experience supporting state and federal agencies

Prior experience supporting utility compliance inspection projects

Eocene Environmental Group, Inc. provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

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