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, youll serve as a senior crew chief or archaeological field director on field projects and a primary/co-author on reports. Youll complete analysis of archaeological materials, keep detailed field notes and archaeological site records, and research.

Youll work outdoors in remote locations and for extended periods under all weather conditions, often traversing rugged terrain. Youll 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:

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

A minimum of 5 years experience in the field

Previous experience as a crew chief or field director

Meets Secretary of the Interiors Professional Standards and Guidelines for Archaeology (36 CFR 61)

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

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

Knowledge of computers and GPS equipment, including MS Office Suite

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

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

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

Experience in multiple regions in Alaska

Ideally, youll also have:

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

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

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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