Staff Archaeologist

Cultural Resource Staff III

A Cultural Resource Staff III assists in the identification, evaluation, and treatment of cultural resources. This position requires working variable hours, including long days, early mornings, and weekends, depending on fieldwork schedules. Overtime may be accrued and will be compensated for at time and a half. This is a seasonal position.

About the Role

This position is based in an ERO-designated office with an option for a hybrid work schedule based on employee performance, business needs, fieldwork, and client needs. A typical schedule would be two to three days in the office and two to three days remote, as arranged with the supervisor.

Responsibilities

• Conduct all required fieldwork tasks including pedestrian surveys, shovel testing, and archaeological excavation.
• Accurately recognize and interpret all classes of artifacts and features during surveys.
• Use digital platforms such as tablets, GPS units, and Microsoft programs.
• Effectively communicate with supervisors and display a willingness to learn new skills.

Core Competencies

• Perform all required fieldwork tasks including pedestrian surveys, shovel testing, and archaeological excavation.
• Accurately recognize and interpret all classes of artifacts and features during surveys.
• Use digital platforms such as tablets, GPS units, and Microsoft programs.
• Effectively communicate with supervisors and display a willingness to learn new skills.

Performance Expectations and Responsibilities

• Assist in equipment organization and preparation for fieldwork.
• Support crew lead, field director, or project manager with all requested field tasks.
• Follow Health and Safety protocols.
• Collect digital and spatial data with digital tablets, digital cameras, and GPS units.
• Perform digital photography, as directed.
• Enter site form data into tablets.
• Maintain accurate and detailed notes.

Skills and Abilities

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite products and Adobe Acrobat.
• Proficiency in digital platforms.
• Effective written communication skills.
• Effective field school skills.

Physical Requirements

• Projects may require pedestrian surveys and extended use of hand tools including shovels and other archaeological excavation equipment.
• Project areas may be located at high elevations in rugged terrain.
• Applicants must be physically capable and possess the skills necessary to perform all aspects of fieldwork including strenuous hiking with a backpack in rugged terrain that could exceed 10 miles a day.
• Archaeological work could include excavating shovel tests, lifting and carrying 50-pound buckets of sediment, and screening for extended periods.

Benefits

This is a seasonal position.

Pay

Pay is $18-$24 per hour depending on experience.

Schedule

This position is based in an ERO-designated office with an option for a hybrid work schedule based on employee performance, business needs, fieldwork, and client needs.

Qualifications

• Minimum Education and Experience: Bachelor’s degree in anthropology or related subdiscipline.
• An accredited field school certification.
• 3 months of applicable experience with preference for Colorado-based experience.

Skills

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite products and Adobe Acrobat.
• Proficiency in digital platforms.
• Effective written communication skills.
• Effective field school skills.