Sacramento, California, USA
6 days ago
On-Call Archaeologist

Grounded in safety, quality, and ethics, our experts lead their fields and guide our work with rigor, a creative spirit, and vision for growth. We draw from more than 20 technical specialties around the globe and are committed to fostering an inclusive community of diverse talents, backgrounds, and expertise. We are a place to apply your passion and collaborate with top environmental talents on work that’s critical to our clients and the communities we support. Join a team that has the environment down to a science.

Your Opportunity

We are looking to expand our Northern California archaeological team. This position can be based out of any of our Nor-Cal offices and will report to our On-Call Staff Supervisor in our Petaluma office. Work will take place throughout California, with potential opportunities in the Alaska, Oregon, Washington, and Nevada. This is a fieldwork position and work need is heavily influenced by the seasonal weather. On occasion, there may be opportunity for office and/or lab-based work. 

Your Key Responsibilities
Participate in identifying and recording areas of archeological potential, archaeological sites, and traditional use sites.
Work closely with a Field Director/Supervisor to make technical recommendations for cultural resources management.
Collect field data
Participate in field reconnaissance surveys (linear and block type)
Assist in archaeological impact assessments
Excavations Education and Experience
A Bachelor’s degree in Anthropology or Archaeology is required and minimum 1 year related experience, or an equivalent combination of education (e.g., advanced degree) and experience preferred.
Participation in an archaeological field school is seen as an asset.
Field work may include exposure to the elements including inclement weather. Ability to lift and move items and equipment up to 50 lbs.

Your Capabilities and Credentials
Interest in Cultural Resource Management
Dedicated to following and promoting a strong safety culture.
Able to travel and work away from home 
A valid California driver’s license is required

This description is not a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that may be required of the employee and other duties, responsibilities and activities may be assigned or may be changed at any time with or without notice.

Additional Information Salary Range(s): Pay transparency laws require employers to provide the following information for positions that may be in the following jurisdiction(s): Location Description: Min/Max Pay Range for postings located in CA (SF Area includes SF, SJS & WLC) Min Pay Range: SF Area $31/CA Other Areas $27 PH Max Pay Range: SF Area $45/CA Other Areas $39 PH Note: The final agreed upon compensation is based on individual education, qualifications, experience, and work location. At Stantec certain roles are bonus eligible.
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