On Call Archaeologist

About the role

At Jacobs, we seek on-call archaeologists to support various projects in Colorado, Wyoming, and other western states. This role involves cultural resources support for planning, engineering, and construction services for renewable energy, government, military, transportation, and commercial clients.

Responsibilities

• Provide cultural resources support for planning, engineering, and construction services.
• Ensure compliance with the National Historic Preservation Act (NHPA), Archaeological Resources Protection Act (ARPA), National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA), Native American Graves Repatriation and Protection Act (NAGPRA), and state regulations.
• Conduct archaeological surveys and construction monitoring, including mapping, data recording, site documentation, and photography.
• Carry out archaeological monitoring and collaborate with tribal monitors.
• Work under the guidance of senior cultural resources staff.

Requirements

• Minimum of 3+ years of all phases of professional archaeological field work experience.
• Experience in construction monitoring and collaborating with tribal monitors.
• Knowledge of historic preservation laws and policies, including NEPA, NHPA, ARPA, and NAGPRA.
• Familiarity with state regulations and cultural resources policies for Colorado, Wyoming or adjacent states.
• Experience using GPS technology.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to walk for long periods of time over unfamiliar terrain, excavate shovel tests and test units, screen soil, and carry field equipment.
• Willingness and ability to travel frequently and for long periods of time, as needed.
• Motivation and ability to work safely with minimum supervision.
• Experience and comfort in working independently in the field and office.

Preferred Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience.
• Experience in conducting research, literature reviews, and cartographic reviews.
• Experience writing sections of compliance reports, completing site forms, or artifact analysis.
• Experience working in a CRM environment.
• Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously and be responsive to both internal and external clients.

Pay

The base salary range for this position is $61,700.00 to $100,000.00; however, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.