Archaeologist

Archaeologist

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Your Impact:

Jacobs Ecosystems, Restoration, Science and Permitting group seeks a mid-level

Archaeologist

with experience in Alaska to be based in our Anchorage, Alaska office. This position involves providing cultural resources support for planning, engineering, and construction services to government and private clients. Archaeological fieldwork is a requirement for this position. This position will be primarily focused on Alaska business and clients but will provide opportunities to work on projects with our other offices throughout the United States.

In this role, your duties will include archaeological survey, testing, evaluation, data recovery, and construction monitoring, as well as other tasks as assigned. Using your experience, you'll serve as a senior crew chief or archaeological field director on field projects and a primary/co-author on reports. You'll complete analysis of archaeological materials, keep detailed field notes and archaeological site records, and research.

You'll work outdoors in remote locations and for extended periods under all weather conditions, often traversing rugged terrain. You'll have the opportunity to work on projects and clients in both the public and private sectors, including multiple projects at a time. Your ability to write clearly and professionally is very important. Familiarity with the use of GPS units (Trimble) and tablets (Collector) will be vital. Your keen awareness for workplace safety in remote and urban conditions and within active transportation corridors; and willingness to work independently when conditions are appropriate or with limited supervision will be key.

Here's What You'll Need:

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M.A./M.S. Degree or higher in Anthropology with an emphasis in Archaeology

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A minimum of 5 years' experience in the field

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Previous experience as a crew chief or field director

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Meets Secretary of the Interior's Professional Standards and Guidelines for Archaeology (36 CFR 61)

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Demonstrated skills in cultural resources management, including supervisory experience on survey and excavation projects

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Knowledge of federal historic preservation laws and policies, including NEPA, NHPA, ARPA, and NAGPRA, as well as Alaska state laws and policies.

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Knowledge of computers and GPS equipment, including MS Office Suite

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Ability/willingness to travel to distant or remote sites, for extended periods as necessary

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Excellent verbal and written communication skills

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Organizational and time management skills to effectively complete assigned workload within defined timelines and in accordance with established standards

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Experience in multiple regions in Alaska

Ideally, you'll also have:

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At least 8 years of field experience in archaeological survey and excavation

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Additional experience in historical archaeology, lithic analysis, faunal analysis, ethnography, GIS, and/or osteology

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Experience working in the Pacific Northwest

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

Primary Location

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United States-Alaska-Anchorage-US AK Anchorage - E 36th Ave

Job Posting

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Jan 3, 2024, 6:31:26 PM

Job

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Environmental Science

Organization

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PPS

Job Type

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Experienced

Job Classification

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Fulltime-Regular

Work Locations

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US AK Anchorage - E 36th Ave

949 E. 36th Avenue, Suite 500

Anchorage

99508

Capabilities

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Environmental Planning

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