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Part-time Project Archeologist

Are you passionate about the environment and ready to join an inclusive workplace, committed to leading new ideas and pathways and to delivering value? If the answer is "Yes!" then we have an exciting career opportunity for you as a Part-time Project Archeologist at Montrose in Northern California!

Our Project Archeologist (Regular Part-Time) position is field based and will include work throughout Northern California. Shifts are assigned based on business demand, and hours may vary from week to week with no guaranteed minimum.

We're currently looking for candidates who live within a reasonable driving distance of the greater Sacramento and Bay Area, CA areas. At this time, we are not offering relocation or travel assistance. If you're applying from outside the area, please note that relocation or travel would be at your own expense. We truly appreciate your interest and understanding!

As a key member of the team, this role will be responsible for a full range of activities, including:

• Serve as a field lead for pedestrian survey, construction monitoring, and testing, including collection of field data, digital photography, artifact identification, GPS data collection, and mapping.
• Perform construction monitoring.
• Coordinate with construction crews on monitoring needs and schedule.
• Prepare environmental compliance documents, permits, plans, and procedures.
• Leverage knowledge of regulatory standards in environmental technical areas.
• Interact with customers and clients.
• Work effectively, both independently and in a team setting.
• Maintain confidentiality at all times.
• Exercise safe work practices by following all Company safety rules and OSHA regulations, including attendance at all required safety training programs.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Field Lead: At least four (4) years of experience in archaeology at increasing levels of responsibility, such as technician, crew chief, assistant field director, and field director, with at least one (1) year in a supervisory capacity. At least two (2) years of experience in California with a range of field tasks including archaeological survey, construction monitoring, and site recording.
• Bachelor's degree in Archaeology, Anthropology, or closely related discipline.
• Completion of an archaeological field school or equivalent experience is preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to perform survey and monitoring projects.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently, and to work well with others as part of a team.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to work with construction crews and Tribal representatives.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Word and Excel, and ability to use related computer systems and software.
• Experience with GPS equipment and ESRI (GIS) mobile software such as Field Maps, Survey 123, or similar software program is required.
• Must have a valid driver's license and own transportation, with travel often required off of paved roads.
• Familiarity with cultural resource law and regulations is preferred.
• Knowledge of computer aided software (Microsoft Suite, Google Suite, AutoCAD, ArcGIS, etc.).
• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions to present to supervisors.
• Organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to travel as needed throughout Northern California, walk and conduct fieldwork for long hours, sometimes in inclement weather, rugged terrain, often at high altitudes, and ability to carry equipment and supplies weighing up to 40 pounds is required.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of employees so classified.

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