Archaeologist/Archaeological Monitor (California)

Key Responsibilities

• Use experience, education from a degreed program, and professional judgment to identify and target locations of sensitive cultural resources, mark areas for avoidance and buffer zones, and identify site probability based on cultural, geological, and other environmental features
• Adhere to project health and safety plan and participate, and/or lead when necessary, in office and field training and meetings. Offer recommendations for improvement to Health & Safety Manager
• Prepare daily and weekly cultural resource monitoring summaries, photo-documentation, and maps; input data into electronic devices
• Conduct archaeological monitoring, and potentially survey, in accordance with the research design
• Evaluate and record accurate, organized, and clear field notes, maps, drawings, logs, forms, tables, databases, artifact bags, box labels, and other project documentation
• Perform quality control of field data (hand-written and electronic) on a daily basis to ensure information is accurate and complete
• Use electronic and traditional navigational equipment (GPS, iPad/ArcCollector/Survey 123, compass, transit, etc.) to determine project limits, record fieldwork, document findings, and communicate progress
• Photo-document artifacts, features, land use, landscapes, unique environmental features, historic structures, archaeology sites, unique environmental features, specialized equipment or technique usage, and work-in-progress
• Procure and maintain field equipment and supplies, technology, and vehicles, in a clean, working, and safe manner
• Work closely with other project staff such as environmental monitors and construction crews. Organized and clear written and oral communication

Requirements

• Required: Degree in Anthropology or related field
• Based in Southern California. Knowledge of California cultural resources
• Arcaeological monitoring experience on construction sites
• Arcaeological survey experience
• Demonstrated ability to work remotely with limited supervision
• Reliable transportation with clean driving record
• Eligible for federal projects (i.e., U.S. citizen with no felonies)

Qualifications

• Preferred: Minimum two (2) years of southwestern archaeology border project experience on government projects (i.e., federal, state, municipal,) within California or other southwestern border state
• Meet the Secretary of the Interior's professional qualifications standards for archaeology and be an RPA or be eligible to become an RPA
• Located in San Diego
• Demonstrated experience using stop work authority on monitoring sites
• Strong experience working on federal government projects at the California-Mexico border

Benefits

• Competitive Salary
• Per Diem (for overnight travel)
• SEARCH-subsidized Group Health Insurance (including Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage)
• SEARCH-provided Short-Term Disability Insurance
• SEARCH-provided Long-Term Disability Insurance
• SEARCH-provided Group Term Life Insurance
• Voluntary Life Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Emergency Travel Assistance
• Generous 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Paid Holidays (11)
• Vacation/Sick Leave
• Merit-Based Raises, Bonuses, and Promotions

About SEARCH

SEARCH is a global leader in archaeology, maritime archaeology, and the full spectrum of cultural heritage services. SEARCH's staff are industry leaders and subject matter experts who support commercial and government clients worldwide. Since 1993, SEARCH has completed over 5,000 projects nationwide and across 44 countries, spanning seven continents and four oceans. By integrating science, technology, and creativity, SEARCH harnesses the power of the past to advance the projects, places, and people it serves.