On-Call Archaeologist | NV

Eocene Environmental Group is seeking an On-Call Archaeologist in Carson City, NV, to support various archaeology projects. This hourly position pays $24 - $33 depending on experience and involves tasks such as conducting cultural resources inventories, documenting sites, and performing background research. Candidates should have relevant coursework in archaeology or anthropology and may require travel. The role emphasizes safety and compliance with regulations.
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt, Hourly

Reports To: Project Manager

Job Type: On-Call, Variable-Time

Compensation: $24 - $33 per hour, based on relevant experience



About Eocene Environmental Group:

Our team has spent the past two decades providing environmental, utility vegetation management (UVM), software and sustainability services. We are fortunate to be a part of the Wright Service Corp. family, which has helped us establish a strong foundation for continued growth and success.



Through a strategic alignment of values and goals, four Wright Service Corp. entities joined and integrated into one, operating as Eocene Environmental Group. These four entities are:

Forestry & Utility Division

Environmental Division

Technology & Innovation Division

Sustainability Division



JOB SUMMARY: The On-Call Archaeologist will support a variety of archaeology projects within the state of Nevada.



ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions:

Serve as an archaeologist for assigned projects

Conduct Class III (intensive pedestrian) cultural resources inventory

Independently document archaeological sites and IOs/IFs

Evaluate resources for NRHP-eligibility

Cultural desktop reviews and pre-field literature reviews

Background and archival research

Deliverables coordination and reviews

Deliverables submissions to agencies

Proposal writing and budgeting and general marketing duties

Write monitoring and IMACS forms with minimal errors

Follow instruction and make adjustments when provided feedback

Describe and differentiate geological and cultural strata in order to identify archaeological deposits

Differentiate faunal and human bones

GPS data collection

Ability to work night shifts based on business needs

Maintain regular and punctual attendance at work and meetings

Support, actively participate, and act in accordance with Wright's and Eocene Environmental Group's culture of safety and employee ownership

Comply with applicable federal, state, and local laws, rules, and regulations; maintains knowledge of and follows all company policies and procedures



OTHER DUTIES: Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Position will require outside travel



JOB REQUIREMENTS:

Has completed coursework leading to a degree in archaeology, anthropology, or related field:

Crew Member - minimum 2 years of college-level coursework and completion of a field school.

Crew Chief - bachelor's degree, completion of a field school, and 1 year of professional experience.

Field Director / Project Archaeologist - bachelor's degree, completion of a field school, 2 years of professional experience, and is permitted or qualified for agency permitting based on the SOI Professional Qualification Standards.

Principal Investigator - graduate degree, completion of a field school, 2 years professional experience as a Field Director, and is permitted or qualified for agency permitting based on the SOI Professional Qualification Standards.

Ability to be listed on agency permits as Field Technician/Monitor

Proficient in prehistoric and/or historic archaeology in the designated region

Proficient in documenting archaeological sites and IOs/IFs in the designated region

Survey an average of 30 acres/5 miles per day and carry personal health and safety equipment (i.e., personal water, sunscreen, etc.) when surveying

Work in moderate weather conditions (fluctuating temperatures and inclement weather, including rain and snow)

Perform work duties independently and efficiently, while working in a team setting

Ability to read, write and speak English sufficient to perform job duties and to interact and communicate with employees and vendors



PREFERRED EXPERIENCE:

Ability to work night shifts based on business needs

Proficiency in using tablets (Apple iPad or Samsung Galaxy) to document cultural resources

Proficiency with sub-meter GPS receiver

Proficiency with ArcGIS Field Maps and Survey123 applications (for phone or tablet)

Previous NHPA, NEPA, FERC, and/or other cultural or environmental trainings

Strong writing and editing skills





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