**Job Description**:
**Take Your Career to the Next Level**

Are you ready to be challenged, make a difference, and experience professional growth in your career? Kleinfelder's looking for you

**Step into Your New Role**

**Kleinfelder is seeking a Staff Archaeologist to support with public and private sector projects, in Central and Northern California.** The individual will assist on field survey, site recordation, monitoring, and preparing technical reports. Specifically, seeking individuals located in and around the Sacramento or Fresno, California regions. The individual(s) will largely work remote and in the field but will report to an office as needed, and direct supervisor in Sacramento, California.

**Key Responsibilities**

The responsibilities of this position include, but are not limited to:

- Fieldwork including but not limited to; survey, testing, excavation, monitoring, site recordation, and report preparation
- Work directly with other archaeologist, Native American monitors, biologist, environmental planners and project managers.
- Preparation of technical reports.
- Provide enthusiasm and commitment to client service and technical excellence.

**Requirements and Qualifications**
- BA/BS or higher in Anthropology, Archaeology, or closely related field; or equivalent experience. Graduate Degree Preferred.
- Minimum 4 years of experience in archaeological field and/or laboratory work in California.
- The ability to independently identify prehistoric and historic-era cultural resources
- Strong writing skills and clarity in notetaking while working in the field.
- Ability to communicate efficiently and respond quickly while working in the field or office.
- Working knowledge of Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act and the California Environmental Quality Act
- Previous experience coordinating with Native American Tribes and land agencies.
- Excellent interpersonal communication and management skills
- The ability to work closely with clients, engineers and other technical specialists as part of a larger combined project team.
- Familiar with preparing Department of Parks and Recreation Forms (DPR 523- series) required

**Move Forward with Kleinfelder**

Kleinfelder has been connecting great people to the best work since 1961. We are engineers, scientists, and construction professionals providing solutions that improve our clients' transportation, water, energy, and other private infrastructure. As a responsive, cross-disciplinary team of bright, curious, and innovative problem-solvers, we are dedicated to doing the right thing, every day, on every project from over 85 offices in the US, Canada, and Australia. Connecting great people to the best work is our purpose - together, we deliver.

**Progress with an Employer that Values You**

Kleinfelder is an inclusive organization free from discrimination. We are a stronger organization when we are a diverse workforce and believe that through**_ _**diversity, equity, and inclusion comes creativity, innovation, and unity. We are proud to offer the following:
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Benefits_**: Kleinfelder offers an excellent compensation and benefits package, including: medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(k) plan, and paid holidays. The expected salary range for the position is displayed in accordance with the California Pay Transparency Law. Final agreed upon compensation is based upon individual qualifications and experience. Salary range: $55,151 - 91,994.

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Career Development: _**We are committed to investing in the professional development of our staff, offering each employee every opportunity to grow, develop, and take control of their career paths. We support these efforts through reimbursements for continuing education as well as many of the expenses associated with trainings and certifications, and opportunities for career development through our internal Mentoring Program.

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Equal Opportunity: _**Kleinfelder is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Minorities/Women/Disabled/Veterans. (Compliant with the new VEVRAA and Section 503 rules)

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