Archaeological Specialist

The Archaeological Specialist will support a variety of archaeology projects within the Pacific and/or Northwest Region. This role will involve conducting cultural resources inventory, documenting archaeological sites, and evaluating resources for National Register of Historic Places eligibility.

• Conduct Class III cultural resources inventory and document archaeological sites and IOs/IFs
• Evaluate resources for NRHP-eligibility and conduct cultural desktop reviews and pre-field literature reviews
• Perform background and archival research, and deliverables coordination and reviews
• Submit deliverables to agencies and write monitoring and DPR 523 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, and collect GPS data
• 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
• Maintain regular and punctual attendance at work and meetings

• Has completed coursework leading to a degree in archaeology, anthropology, or related field
• Must be Oregon Qualified Archaeologist
• Ability to be listed on agency permits as Field Technician/Monitor/Lead/Specialist
• 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
• Work in moderate weather conditions and perform work duties independently and efficiently
• Ability to read, write and speak English sufficient to perform job duties and to interact and communicate with employees and vendors

• Proficiency in using tablets to document cultural resources
• Proficiency with sub-meter GPS receiver
• Proficiency with ArcGIS Field Maps and Survey123 applications
• Previous NHPA, NEPA, FERC, and/or other cultural or environmental trainings
• Strong writing and editing skills
• Authored a master's degree thesis

Eocene Environmental Group, Inc. provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.