Archeology Jobs in Reno, NV (NOW HIRING)

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt, Hourly

Reports To: Project Manager

Job Type: On-Call, Variable-Time

Compensation: $24 - $33 per hour, based on relevant experience

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 On-Call Archaeologist will support a variety of archaeology projects within the state of Nevada.

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

• Serve as an archaeologist for assigned projects

• Conduct Class III (intensive pedestrian) cultural resources inventory

• Independently document archaeological sites and IOs/IFs

• Evaluate resources for NRHP-eligibility

• Cultural desktop reviews and pre-field literature reviews

• Background and archival research

• Deliverables coordination and reviews

• Deliverables submissions to agencies

• Proposal writing and budgeting and general marketing duties

• Write monitoring and IMACS forms with minimal errors

• Follow instruction and make adjustments when provided feedback

• Describe and differentiate geological and cultural strata in order to identify archaeological deposits

• Differentiate faunal and human bones

• GPS data collection

• Ability to work night shifts based on business needs

• 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 will require outside travel

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

• Has completed coursework leading to a degree in archaeology, anthropology, or related field:

  • Crew Member - minimum 2 years of college-level coursework and completion of a field school.

  • Crew Chief - bachelor's degree, completion of a field school, and 1 year of professional experience.

  • Field Director / Project Archaeologist - bachelor's degree, completion of a field school, 2 years of professional experience, and is permitted or qualified for agency permitting based on the SOI Professional Qualification Standards.

  • Principal Investigator - graduate degree, completion of a field school, 2 years professional experience as a Field Director, and is permitted or qualified for agency permitting based on the SOI Professional Qualification Standards.

• Ability to be listed on agency permits as Field Technician/Monitor

• Proficient in prehistoric and/or historic archaeology in the designated region

• Proficient in documenting archaeological sites and IOs/IFs in the designated region

• Survey an average of 30 acres/5 miles per day and carry personal health and safety equipment (i.e., personal water, sunscreen, etc.) when surveying

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

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE:

• Ability to work night shifts based on business needs

• Proficiency in using tablets (Apple iPad or Samsung Galaxy) 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

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.