Cultural Resources Specialist - Archaeologist (On-Call)
About the role
We are looking for On-Call Archaeologists (Cultural Resources Specialists) to join our growing Cultural Resources team in Washington State. This is a great opportunity for archaeologists who enjoy hands-on fieldwork, working on diverse projects, and contributing to the preservation and responsible management of cultural resources. Our team supports a wide variety of infrastructure, transportation, energy, and environmental projects throughout Washington and the Pacific Northwest. With a strong pipeline of upcoming work, we're looking to expand our team of on-call professionals to support archaeological surveys, investigations, and other field activities. This is a field-based position with work scheduled based on project needs and individual availability. We anticipate immediate opportunities for field assignments, with the potential for ongoing work as project needs evolve.
Responsibilities
- Conduct archaeological pedestrian surveys, field investigations, and cultural resources assessments under the direction of senior archaeological staff.
- Assist with archaeological testing, excavation, monitoring, and documentation activities.
- Identify, record, and document archaeological resources in accordance with established field methods and project requirements.
- Collect accurate field data, maintain detailed field notes, and assist with preparing site forms and technical documentation.
- Support cultural resources compliance efforts associated with transportation, energy, utility, and other infrastructure projects.
- Collaborate with archaeologists, project managers, and multidisciplinary teams to complete field assignments safely, efficiently, and accurately.
- Follow established archaeological field procedures, safety protocols, and applicable regulatory requirements.
- Travel to project sites throughout Washington and potentially other locations in the Pacific Northwest, depending on project needs.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Archaeology, Anthropology, or a closely related field.
- Previous archaeological fieldwork experience, including pedestrian survey, archaeological