Excavation Jobs in Riverside, CA (NOW HIRING)

**Ideal candidates will be permittable at the Field Director level or higher on BLM lands in CA, as well as permittable at the same levels on National and State Park lands, where applicable**

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt, Hourly

Reports To: Archaeologist Supervisor

Job Type: On-Call, Variable-Time

Compensation: $32 - $38 per hour, based on relevant experience

JOB SUMMARY: The Archaeologist III will plan and support cultural resources projects throughout Southern and Central California, 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:

• Conduct Class III (intensive pedestrian) cultural resources inventory

• Conduct archaeological monitoring during various construction activities

• Plan and coordinate fieldwork

• Assess and manage field data collected by others

• Coordinate with state and federal agencies

• Review cultural resource documents on behalf of state and federal agencies

• Document archaeological sites and IOs/IFs

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

• Pre-field literature reviews

• Background and archival research

• 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

• 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 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 California

• Permitted or permittable on BLM lands statewide in California

• Proficient in prehistoric and/or historic archaeology statewide in California

• Proficient in documenting archaeological sites and isolates statewide in California

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

• Survey an average of 50 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 6 -8 years of professional archaeological experience

• Ability to work night shifts based on business needs

• 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

• 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.