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Archaeological Technician Pacific Legacy, Inc. Pacific Legacy, Inc., a Cultural Resources Management firm, has an immediate opening in its Berkeley and Lancaster (California) offices for an Archaeological Technician. Candidates must have a Bachelor’s degree or higher in Anthropology or related field and requires proficiency with Site Record production, Word, and experience working with graphics, preferably Adobe Illustrator. One year of experience in the Great Basin and California, and Nevada is preferred. Ability to work independently and as part of a team is essential. The ideal candidate will:
Please send a cover letter outlining your qualifications with desired office location, and a current CV with references to welsh@pacificlegacy.com or to the mailing address below. Pacific Legacy is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Pacific Legacy, Inc. Attn: Patricia Welsh 4919 Windplay Drive Ste. 4 El Dorado Hills, CA. 95762 Fax: (916) 358.5161 GIS Technician Pacific Legacy, Inc. Pacific Legacy, Inc., a Cultural Resources Management firm, has an immediate opening in its Berkeley (California) office for a GISTechnician. Candidates must have an Associate’s degree or higher in GIS. Experience with Archaeology or related field is a plus. Requires proficiency with ARC View, Word, and experience working with graphics, preferably Adobe Illustrator, and Photoshop. Demonstrable experience working with GIS is required. One year of experience in the Great Basin and California, and Nevada is preferred but not required dependent on GIS skills. Ability to work independently and as part of a team is essential. The ideal candidate will:
Please send a cover letter outlining your qualifications with desired office location, and a current CV with references to welsh@pacificlegacy.com or to the mailing address below. Pacific Legacy is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Pacific Legacy, Inc. Attn: Patricia Welsh 4919 Windplay Drive Ste. 4 El Dorado Hills, CA. 95762 Fax: (916) 358.5161 Writer/Analyst Tremaine & Associates, Inc. Tremaine & Associates, Inc., a geophysics-based archaeological consulting firm, is expanding its cultural resources group. We are seeking persons to fill several key positions including Writer/Analyst. This position requires report writing, assisting development of research designs and field testing methods, preparing proposals, project planning, help with data analysis, writing and editing archaeological reports, and performing client and stakeholder consultations where necessary. The position is a great opportunity to learn California archaeology and CEQA. Requirements include a M.A. in anthropology/archaeology or a closely related field, a thorough understanding of the 106 Process, NHPA, NEPA, NAGPRA, and environmental protection laws. Also important is a proven record of managing and developing analysis and reporting staff, as well as supervising other aspects of project processes including proposal writing and preparation, fieldwork, lab work, and report writing. Candidates with experience integrating geophysics or geology with archaeological methods will be given special consideration. Send resume and cover letter to: Tremaine & Associates, Inc. 859 Stillwater Road, Suite 1 West Sacramento, CA. 95605 Attn: John Lopez Kim Tremaine Seasonal Archaeologist CA State Parks Ocotillo Wells District The Ocotillo Wells District is looking for a seasonal archaeologist to assist with the cultural resource inventory of Ocotillo Wells State Vehicular Recreation Area (SVRA), Heber Dunes SVRA and the Freeman Property. The position includes archaeological survey, monitoring, and excavation work as well as office and lab work. Duties of the position includes archaeological excavation, site survey & recordation, preparation of site record forms, processing excavated collections, cataloging, monitoring, assistance in map production using GIS equipment and ArcMap (some training is available), and other duties. For more information click here. On-call Archaeologist ICF International ICF International is actively seeking on-call (temporary, part-time) archaeologists to work from either our San Diego or Los Angeles offices. Field work will be conducted in the general southern California region, although there may be opportunities to work in other areas of California or the western United States. Duties will include survey, excavation, and construction monitoring, as well as other field, office, or laboratory tasks as assigned. Ability to conduct fieldwork and out-of-town travel is required. This individual will assist senior archaeologists in field and lab work and preparation of technical reports and environmental documents. The position requires a B.A. or an M.A. in anthropology (emphasis in archaeology) and at least 2-4 years of experience. Candidates must be able to demonstrate at least one year of field experience in archaeological survey and reconnaissance. Knowledge of computers and GPS equipment is critical. Background in prehistoric archaeology required; additional experience in historic archaeology is a plus, as is prior experience in California, Alaska, Nevada, Utah, Washington, Oregon, Idaho, or Wyoming. Position may require knowledge of artifact analysis, keeping of field notes and records, and writing. Excellent verbal and written communication skills is a plus, as is an understanding of Section 106, and CEQA and NEPA as it pertains to cultural resources. ICF International is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer – M/F/D/V For more information, visit the careers page on our website or submit resume (email preferred) to: Michael R. Bever ICF International 9775 Businesspark Ave., Suite 200 San Diego, CA 92131 Environmental Professional HDR HDR is currently in need of an Environmental Professional for our Fairfax, VA location. This individual will be working in one or more of our Special Access Programs within our environmental, health, and safety group. This will include access to sensitive compartmented information. Responsibilities may include, but are not limited to, providing on-site support as an environmental, health and safety professional to clients as well as providing field service support and guidance to achieve and maintain compliance with regulatory matters specific to the following environmental program areas:
Seasonal Archaeologist CA State Parks Southern Service Center The Southern Service Center is a multidisciplinary team that conducts work throughout southern California for California State Parks. Seasonal archaeologist positions currently exist at the Southern Service Center office in San Diego. Duties of the positions include archaeological excavation, site survey and recordation, construction monitoring, preparation of site record forms, processing excavated collections, cataloging artifacts, assistance in map production using GIS equipment and ArcMap (some training is available), report writing, and other tasks. For more information click here. Field Technicians PBS&J PBS&J has a need for field technicians in their Sacramento and San Bernardino offices. These are part-time on-call temporary positions. Job duties include participating in archaeological surveys and excavations, keeping accurate field notes, completing accurate paperwork, and entering data into databases. The candidate may also be required to write sections of cultural resource management reports. This position will work closely with staff as well as other PBS&J offices. The candidate must possess a B.A. or B.S. in Archaeology, Anthropology or closely related field and have successfully completed an intensive 4 - 6 week archaeological field school. The candidate must be detail-oriented and have good analytical, computer, writing and communication skills. For more information please go to here. Senior Archaeologist Southern California Edison Location: Rosemead, CA This position is responsible for managing the cultural resources element of multiple high profile capital and operation and maintenance environmental compliance projects and programs within the Biological & Archaeological Resources Group of Corporate Environment, Health & Safety (CEH&S) Division of the Operations Support (OSBU) Department. Typical responsibilities include: Interfacing regularly with Southern California Edison (SCE) management, Law Department, Supply Chain, project managers, and regulatory agency staff providing in-depth analysis and recommendations for complex resource/regulatory issues that often lack precedent and require advanced scientific/regulatory knowledge to resolve; Negotiating with internal stakeholders to retain high quality environmental consultant support and providing oversight to consultant managers and staff, mentoring junior staff, and developing and delivering client environmental training; Preparing budgets and organizing pre-field and field research; Establishing Purchase Orders with and managing work of archaeological/ historical consulting firms; reviewing, analyzing, and ensuring project data needs and regulatory requirements are met; Identifying environmental effects and developing archaeological mitigation recommendations and project alternative conclusions; Preparing technical and strategic plans, reviewing legislation and regulatory proposals and providing Corporate guidance; preparing and delivering environmental compliance training materials to inform and guide Business Unit activities; Responding to emergency facility repairs; participating with other peer environmental specialist, CEH&S management, and Business Unit representatives as a productive and cooperative team member; advising CEH&S, Operation Support, and other Corporate management regarding current and emerging archaeological/ historical/ ethnographic issues that could affect operation of existing facilities and siting or permitting of new facilities; and other responsibilities as required. Download the flyer for more information. Prinicipal Investigators/Staff Archaeologists Far Western Anthropological Research Group, Inc. Location: Nogotiable - Davis, CA; Virginia City or Las Vegas, NV Far Western Anthropological Research Group Inc., is seeking to expand its full-time staff of Principal Investigators and Senior Staff Archaeologists. We are looking for archaeologists to manage and/or direct both large and small-scale projects and play a key role in collaborative scholarship. Qualifications include a Masters or Doctorate, excellent writing skills, and experience with all levels of excavation, survey, analysis, and documentation. Far Western is one of the largest archaeological firms in the western United States, and has a track record of innovative research within a cultural resources management context. Our archaeologists are encouraged to conduct independent research, and receive company support to present professional papers and publish scholarly articles. Salary and benefits are competitive and based on experience. Send/email resume and three references to Kim Carpenter Far Western Anthropological Research Group Inc. 2727 Del Rio Place, Suite A, Davis, CA 95618 (530) 756-3941 Supervisory Architectural Historian or Archeologist Bureau of Reclamation Location: Sacramento, CA Reclamation is seeking a professional historian or archeologist for an opportunity to capitalize on their expertise in cultural resources management. This position serves as the Chief of the Cultural Resources Branch and advisor to management on a full range of activities related to the management of cultural resources. The incumbent's actions, findings, and recommendations have the potential for affecting all phases and components of the Regional program (planning, construction, operation and maintenance, etc.) and the ability of Reclamation to meet scheduled milestones and overall objectives. This position oversees the Cultural Resources Branch and manages programs for the Region, including portions of CA, NV, and OR. The posting is open until January 22, 2010. Federal employees can apply here. Non-federal employees can apply here. Senior Cultural Resources Specialist PG&E Location: San Ramon, CA The Cultural Resources Specialist is responsible for ensuring operational impacts to the environment are minimized and/or eliminated. The Cultural Resources Specialist is an interface between PG&E and state and federal agencies as well as interested stakeholders and Non-Governmental Organizations for licensing and permitting proceedings associated with cultural resources. The position requires an extensive knowledge of the cultural and historic resource issues associated with utility projects and requires the individual to leverage experience gained and client relationships to help meet PG&E goals and objectives. Additionally, the Cultural Resources Specialist must have a thorough understanding of the laws and regulations pertaining to cultural resource management and archaeological protection including, but not limited to, National Historic Preservation Act of 1966 (as amended) and it's implementing regulations found at 36 CFR 800 (Section 106), Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act, CDF practice rules, CEQA and NEPA guidelines. We are presently seeking a talented and self driven Cultural Resources Specialist to support PG&E in achieving its vision of being the leading utility within the United States. For more information and to apply, please download the .doc. Archaeologist I Epsilon Systems Solutions, Inc. Location: Ridgecrest, CA This is a temporary, full-time position for an archaeological technician. Two positions are available. The positions would continue for three (3) months. The people fulfilling the positions would be guaranteed 40 hours of a work each week. The positions will be composed of a combination of fieldwork and lab work. This is an entry-level position.
For more information and to apply, please click here. Archaeologist II Epsilon Systems Solutions, Inc. Location: Ridgecrest, CA Conduct research to reconstruct record of past human life and culture from human remains, artifacts, architectural features, and structures recovered through excavation, underwater recovery, or other means of discovery. Oversee the day to day of Archaeologist I. The position can either be full time or part time.
For more information and to apply, please click here. Archaeologist III Epsilon Systems Solutions, Inc. Location: Ridgecrest, CA Conduct research to reconstruct record of past human life and culture from human remains, artifacts, architectural features, and structures recovered through excavation, underwater recovery, or other means of discovery. Manage Projects, business development, client satisfaction, quality control.
For more information and to apply, please click here. Mid-Level Archaeologist/Laboratory Supervisor HDR Job #:091418 Location: Sacramento, CA The Mid-level Staff Archaeologist/Laboratory Supervisor will serve as a Lead Field Technician/Crew Chief for archaeological field projects, including Phase-1 inventories, Phase-2 test excavations, and Phase-3 data recovery excavations, and is responsible for assisting the Field Supervisor and/or Principal Investigator with project logistics, daily organization and paperwork, data base entry, crew supervision, and reporting. The selected candidate will also serve as an archaeological field monitor for ground-disturbing projects. As the Laboratory Supervisor, the selected candidate will also be responsible for the overall set-up, organization, and maintenance of the archaeological laboratory and data base to process artifact collections, submit artifact samples for special analyses, and prepare and submit collections for curation. Technical capabilities in marine shellfish analyses a plus. Keyword(s): Cultural Resource Specialist 2, Cultural Resources Specialist, Archaeologist, Anthropologist Bachelors Degree (B.A. or B.S. in Anthropology/Archaeology) or 5+ years experience in anthropology, archaeology, history, or closely related field. Minimum of 4 years experience with cultural resources projects with at least 2 years as lead laboratory technician. Professional experience in the implementation of cultural resources studies such as archaeological survey, updating and recording of sites, testing and evaluation, data recovery; laboratory methods for processing and cataloging cultural resources, and knowledge of curation preparation methods. Familiarity and use of Access Data Base, Microsoft Excel Spreadsheets, or similar programs. This position may be subject to a pre-employment drug test and drug and alcohol testing during the course of your employment based upon HDR's Drug Testing and Drug Free Workplace Policy. An Affirmative Action Participant EOE M/F/D/V To apply, please click here. Staff Architectural Historian PBS&J Job Code: 13353 Location: SACRAMENTO, CA US Job Type: Full Time Category: Cultural Resources PBS&J is seeking a Staff Architectural Historian to work under the direction of senior cultural resources staff and in collaboration with other environmental and engineering staff to perform National Historic Preservation Act (NHPA), National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA), and California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) compliance services. Job duties will include historic/archival records research; historic resource inventory and identification surveys, historic buildings documentation and significance assessments, photography, project feasibility planning, alternatives analysis, impact evaluations, and technical report writing to National Parks Service and U.S. Department of Interior standards. Other special historic preservation services may be required from time to time. A willingness to assist with fieldwork and document preparation in other related disciplines will be necessary. A Master's degree in history, historic architecture, historic preservation or closely related field is preferred along with two or more years of professional experience performing cultural resource management and consulting for planning and compliance studies; a bachelor's degree in history, cultural geography, historic preservation, or architecture plus 5 years of professional cultural resource management and consulting experience may be considered; strong understanding of public history as it applies to federal (NEPA and NHPA) and state (CEQA) regulatory compliance is required. Periods of travel (1 to 10 days) required. Pre-employment written exam will be conducted on all candidates. References are required. For more information about this position, please contact Denise M. Jurich, RPA. Visit the PBS&J site. Archaeologist LSA, Carlsbad LSA is actively seeking an Archaeologist in our Carlsbad, California office. This is an hourly position (Project Hire) and will report to the supervisor of that department. Job Duties and Responsibilities: The Archaeologist's responsibilities include, but are not limited to monitoring and trenching in the City of San Diego. Qualifications:
Click here for more information about this job. Senior Archaeologist/Principal Investigator LSA, Carlsbad LSA is actively seeking a Senior Archaeologist/Principal Investigator in our Carlsbad, California office. This is a full-time position and the candidate will report to the supervisor of that department. Job Duties and Responsibilities: The Senior Archaeologist/Principal Investigator's responsibilities include, but are not limited to managing, directing, and performing archaeological investigations. Qualifications:
Click here for more information about this job. Tribal Archaeologist/NEPA Coordinator Pit River Tribe The Tribe's archaeologist will be the project manager for the Tribe's Cultural Resources program. In general, the project manager will be responsible for the operations and continual development of the Cultural Resources program and Tribal Historic Preservation Office. The project manger will be responsible for coordinating the environmental review of the Tribal Housing, Roads, Casino, and Natural Resource projects, as well as coordinate review and comments of the federal, state, county, and special resource district environmental assessments. Download the flyer for more information. Archeologist, GS-0193-09 Beckwourth Ranger District, Plumas National Forest About the Position: The Beckwourth Ranger District has a professional archaeologist position available. The employee will work with and report to the District Archeologist. The position will involve a combination of fieldwork and office work, involving both Section 106 (such as fuels, timber, and range) and Section 110 projects (including historic building restoration and working with volunteers). The fieldwork will emphasize survey, site recording, and site monitoring. In order to be considered, you must select Blairsden, CA, as your duty station in the section of the AVUE application where you are asked for job locations. If you are interested in the position please apply to the open & continuous announcement by March 3, 2010. The links to the vacancy announcement are below. Please email Mary Kliejunas with any questions, or call her at (530) 836-7159. Download the flyer for more information. Field Director ECORP Consulting, Inc. ECORP Consulting is seeking a reliable and enthusiastic individual to serve as Field Director for our southern California offices (full-time position). Responsibilities will include conducting and supervising field surveys and excavations, supervising field technicians, and preparation of technical reports and site records. Ability to work as a team member is a must. Good oral and written communication skills necessary. Requirements include Bachelor's degree in anthropology or archaeology and a minimum of five years experience with at least one year of supervisory (Field Director) experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Field experience in California is required; California desert experience is desirable. Masters degree and RPA preferred. ECORP Consulting has been providing environmental services to public and private land owners since 1987. The company focuses on biological resources, cultural resources, water resources, and CEQA/NEPA compliance. We offer excellent benefits, competitive salary, and a team-oriented atmosphere. Visit our website. To apply, please send or email resume to: Ramona Cunningham ECORP Consulting, Inc. 215 North 5th Street Redlands, CA 92374 (909) 307-0056 FAX Archaeologist/Lab Manager Edwards Air Base Our Archaeologist career path is your chance to be a member of our Cultural Resources Team. As Project Archaeologist/Lab Manager, you will be overseeing and coordinating day-to-day activities of the archaeology lab staff, perform quality assurance/quality control on the work conducted, assisting with technical reports, and other challenging tasks. You should be a self-motivated professional with a successful 5 to 10 year track record in Archaeology, 2 years of supervisory experience and collections management, and experience with California archaeology. A Master's Degree is preferred, but not required. You will have access to a great deal of resources to complete your tasks and help you grow personally as well as professionally with each project. The Project Archaeologist/Lab Manager position will be onsite at Edwards Air Base, CA. The candidate should have clear and effective written and communication skills and the ability to establish and maintain positive working relationships with coworkers and federal clients. The ability to work in a desert environment is required as Edwards Air Base is located in the Western Mojave Desert. U.S. Citizenship and ability to obtain a Secret Clearance is required. Our Project Archaeologists:
Archaeologist Edwards Air Base Our Archaeologist career path is your chance to be a member of our Cultural Resources Team doing archaeological field work, conducting analyses of prehistoric and historic material culture, evaluating sites for inclusion in the National Register of Historic Places, and other challenging tasks. You will have access to a great deal of resources to complete your tasks and grow in skill. You should be a self-motivated professional with a successful 2 to 9 year track record in Archaeology, have a Bachelor’s Degree, and have a desire to grow personally as well as professionally each project. This position will be onsite at Edwards Air Base, CA. Preferred candidates for this position will have experience completing archaeological site records (DPR 523 forms) and familiarity with the Section 106 process, using GPS equipment and GIS software. Our Archaeologists:
Field Technicians and Crew Chiefs Applied EarthWorks, Inc. Applied EarthWorks, Inc. is requesting resumes to fill various project positions out of the Hemet Southern California Office, the San Luis Obispo Central California Coast Office, and the Fresno Central California Office. Positions include Field Technicians for Phase I surveys and Phase II testing investigations in California and Nevada. Crew Chiefs and Field Supervisors are also needed, especially for those individuals who can be permitted by the BLM in California and Nevada. Fieldwork in Nevada is immediate and will last until the snow flies; field work in California is anticipated to begin October 12 and will last for 15 days, other California work is more tentative and is dependent on award of several contracts. Minimum Requirements for Field Technicians:
These positions are full time, temporary positions; exceptional individuals will be considered for permanent positions if they are willing to relocate to any one of the three offices listed above. If interested and meet all the minimum requirements, please send a cover letter and curriculum vita to; Suzanne Bircheff Applied EarthWorks, Inc. 3292 East Florida Avenue, Suite A Hemet, CA 92544 PLEASE, NO PHONE INQUIRIES |
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