On Call Archaeologist I | UT

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt, Hourly

Reports To: Project Manager II

Job Type: On-Call, Variable Time

Compensation: $22 - $30 per hour, based on relevant experience

About Eocene Environmental Group:

Our team has spent the past two decades providing environmental, utility vegetation management (UVM), software and sustainability services. We are fortunate to be a part of the Wright Service Corp. family, which has helped us establish a strong foundation for continued growth and success.

Through a strategic alignment of values and goals, four Wright Service Corp. entities joined and integrated into one, operating as Eocene Environmental Group. These four entities are:

• Forestry & Utility Division

• Environmental Division

• Technology & Innovation Division

• Sustainability Division

JOB SUMMARY: The Archaeologist I (Technician/Field Monitor) supports cultural resource projects across a variety of projects within the Great Basin Region. 

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions:

• Serve as Crew Member/Archaeologist for assigned projects

• Conduct Class III/Phase I cultural resource surveys and independently document archaeological sites and isolated occurrences/isolated finds (IOs/IFs)

• Perform construction monitoring, including daily compliance inspections, identification and documentation of cultural materials, and implementation of stop-work and avoidance protocols as needed

• Complete cultural desktop reviews, pre-field literature and records checks, and background/archival research to inform field strategies and reporting

• Prepare draft deliverables (monitoring reports, technical excavation/testing logs, site forms), and support deliverable coordination, review, and submission to agencies

• Utilize field technology (ArcGIS Field Maps and Survey123 paired with sub-meter GPS receivers; tablets such as iPad or Samsung Galaxy) for data collection and navigation

• Collect GPS and other geospatial data with sub-meter accuracy; review and verify site location accuracy and attributes

• Participate in project meetings; follow supervisor instruction and adjust work based on feedback; maintain regular and punctual attendance and communication

• Adhere to safety protocols and company culture of safety and employee ownership; comply with applicable federal, state, and local laws, rules, and regulations

OTHER DUTIES:  Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

• Position will require travel

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS, KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

• Bachelor’s Degree or higher in Environmental Studies, Environmental Science, Environmental Planning, Environmental Engineering, Archaeology, Architectural History, or closely related field

• Minimum 1 year of relevant experience

• Proficiency in prehistoric and/or historic archaeology in assigned project regions; ability to describe/differentiate geological and cultural strata and identify archaeological deposits

• Competence in documenting archaeological sites and IOs/IFs; ability to conduct probing or shovel testing

• Strong navigation skills (GPS/compass); ability to operate 4WD vehicles over rough terrain

• Ability to be listed on agency permits as Field Technician/Monitor

• Clear communication, organization, accuracy, motivation, dependability, and trustworthiness; ability to work independently and as part of a collaborative team

• Survey an average of 30 acres/5 miles per day and carry personal health and safety equipment (i.e., personal water, sunscreen, etc.) when surveying

• Work in moderate weather conditions (fluctuating temperatures and inclement weather, including rain and snow)

• Perform work duties independently and efficiently, while working in a team setting

• Ability to read, write and speak English sufficient to perform job duties and to interact and communicate with employees and vendors

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Prior experience as an archaeological technician or monitor

• Prior experience in the designated region

• Proficiency with ArcGIS Field Maps and Survey123 applications and sub-meter GPS receivers

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