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 compliance with 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.
• Conduct fieldwork, including excavation, surveying, and data collection.
• Collaborate with tribal monitors and other stakeholders.
• Prepare and submit compliance reports and site forms.
• Travel frequently to project sites.

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 and proficiency with basic feature and artifact identification.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to walk for long periods of time over rugged terrain, excavate, screen soil, and carry field equipment.
• Willingness and ability to travel frequently and for long periods of time, as needed.
• Capable of working independently in the field and office.
• Experience leading crews in the field and conducting research, literature reviews, and cartographic reviews.
• Comfort in working independently in the field and office.

Qualifications

• High awareness of workplace safety.
• Experience and comfort in working independently in the field and office.
• Background in the consulting environment.
• Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously and be responsive to both internal and external clients.

Skills

• Knowledge of historic preservation laws and policies.
• Experience using GPS technology.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.
• Fieldwork and data collection skills.
• Communication and collaboration skills.
• Ability to work independently and safely.

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.