On-Call Staff Archaeologist (southeast)

About the role

Jacobs is seeking Staff Archaeologists to support a variety of projects across Georgia, Tennessee, South Carolina, and Alabama. This position provides cultural resources support for planning, engineering, and construction services to commercial clients.

Responsibilities

• Support planning, engineering, and construction services for commercial clients
• Conduct cultural resource surveys and assessments
• Collaborate with tribal monitors during construction monitoring
• Comply with federal and state laws such as the National Historic Preservation Act (NHPA), Archaeological Resources Protection Act (ARPA), National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA), Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA), and various state regulations
• Work under the guidance of senior cultural resources staff
• Travel frequently to conduct fieldwork

Requirements

• At least a Bachelor’s degree in Anthropology/Archaeology/CRM
• Minimum of 2 years of professional archaeological field work experience
• Experience in construction monitoring and collaborating with tribal monitors
• Basic knowledge of historic preservation laws and policies, including NEPA, NHPA, ARPA, NAGPRA, and California state regulations and cultural resources policies
• Experience using GPS technology, including EOS, FieldMap applications, Survey123, among others
• Basic soil identification
• Proficiency with basic feature and artifact identification, including precontact ceramics, flaked stone, and ground stone, and diagnostic historic artifacts
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Capable of walking for long periods of time over rugged terrain, excavating shovel tests and test units, screening soil, and carrying field equipment
• Willing and able to travel frequently and for long periods of time, as needed
• Motivated and able to work safely with minimum supervision
• Experience and comfort in working independently in the field and office

Qualifications

• Experience leading crews in the field
• Experience conducting research, literature reviews, and cartographic reviews
• Experience writing compliance reports and completing site forms

Skills

• High awareness of workplace safety

Benefits

The position offers unique opportunities for professional growth and expanding archaeological competency across a variety of projects and geographies. This position comes with a solid potential for career advancement within Jacobs. Our health and welfare benefits are designed to invest in you, and in the things you care about. Employees have access to a 401(k) plan, as well as legally mandated benefits. The base salary range for this position is $61,700.00 to $96,350.00; though will be paid hourly based on hours worked. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.