Archaeologist - Cultural Resource Specialist

About the role

ESA is seeking a Cultural Resource Specialist with 2-7 years of experience in leading field teams & projects, and writing reports to join our Northwest Cultural Resource Team. Strong preference for candidates located within a commutable distance to the Portland Metro area. Qualified candidates near Salem, Eugene, Bend or within a commutable distance of Portland areas will also be considered. Qualified candidates must be open to occasional travel as this role may involve some travel for site visits, projects, field work, and in-person team collaboration as needed.

Responsibilities

• Monitor construction activities and identify archaeological resources;
• Effectively communicate with construction crews and project personnel;
• Write and maintain written daily survey, monitoring, recordation, and cataloging logs, including utilizing electronic data collection tools and GIS mapping applications.

Requirements

• You are an effective team member experienced in archaeological monitoring, surveys, and documentation of archaeological, and/or paleontological resources in accordance with applicable local, state, and federal guidelines and requirements. You live in Oregon to support local work. If you are available to travel to remote work locations, we will consider candidates from elsewhere in Oregon as well. Potential for travel to Washington and Idaho as well.
• You have previous professional experience with writing technical reports.
• You have access to OARRA or are qualified to obtain access to OARRA.
• You hold a Master's degree or higher in archaeology/anthropology or related field. You have a demonstrated ability to use app-based software for field recordation and mapping.
• You must be Secretary of Interior-Qualified Archaeologist.
• You must be certified (or able to be certified) as an Oregon State-Qualified archaeologist.
• You are familiar with working on active construction sites,
• You must be knowledgeable of archaeological materials common to the region and have a minimum of 2-7 years of field experience in Oregon.
• You enjoy fieldwork and can walk long distances carrying a backpack; and are able to lift at least 50 pounds. You are confident working outside, in remote and rural settings, as well as in urban environments. Physical outdoor work may include, but may not be limited to, work in all types of weather, traversing uneven ground and sometimes steep terrain in vegetated environments, agricultural fields, arid lands, and along stream banks. You may be exposed to inclement weather and uncomfortable working conditions. Some early morning, late night and/or weekend work, as well as long hours may be required.
• You possess a valid driver’s license and have experience driving 4 wheel-drive vehicles off-road.
• Public speaking skills are strongly preferred, but not required.
• You must have previous experience leading field teams & projects

Qualifications

• You must have a valid driver’s license and access to a vehicle to perform survey and other work-related tasks.

Benefits

• We provide benefits such as medical, dental, and vision insurance (paid at 70% for you AND your family), annual allocations of company share through our ESOP, a 401(k) plan with company match, and paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays, to name a few.
• We also provide specific programs whether you want to further your technical expertise, sharpen your business acumen, or help lead the next generation of employee-owners. We want to support you in reaching your career goals through tuition reimbursement, professional development bonuses, and attendance at conferences.

Pay

For this position, the range is approximately $66,353 - $90,314 USD.

Schedule

Full-time archaeological field director position.

Who We Are

We are a 100% employee-owned environmental consulting firm who values diversity and inclusion and celebrate the differences that make each of us unique. Our culture is built on mutual respect, recognizing that our variety of backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives leads to better solutions, which fosters our continued success for our employee-owners and clients.

What We Offer

• We provide benefits such as medical, dental, and vision insurance (paid at 70% for you AND your family), annual allocations of company share through our ESOP, a 401(k) plan with company match, and paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays, to name a few.
• We also provide specific programs whether you want to further your technical expertise, sharpen your business acumen, or help lead the next generation of employee-owners. We want to support you in reaching your career goals through tuition reimbursement, professional development bonuses, and attendance at conferences.

Equal Opportunity Employer

ESA is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to a diverse and inclusive work environment.

Application Instructions

If you are an applicant with a disability that requires a reasonable accommodation to complete any part of the application process or are limited in the ability—or unable to use—the online application system and need an alternative method for applying, you may contact our Human Resources Department via email: humanresources@esassoc.com for assistance.