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Jacobs lists this Mid-Level Archaeologist - Multiple West Locations opportunity in corvallis, Oregon. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Your impact
Jacobs is seeking full-time, modified full-time, or part-time Associate (Mid-Level) Archaeologists to work on a variety of projects throughout the western United States. This position involves providing desktop and field-based cultural resources support for planning, engineering, and construction services to government, military, and commercial clients. The archaeologist career path provides the opportunity to work on projects that require compliance with the National Historic Preservation Act (NHPA), Archaeological Resources Protection Act (ARPA), National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA), Native American Graves Repatriation and Protection Act (NAGPRA), and other federal, state, and local cultural resource regulations.
As an Associate (Mid-Level) Archaeologist , you'll serve as a key team member working with scientists, engineers, project managers, and other project staff across business sectors and practices in the company. You'll conduct archival research and background record reviews; provide archaeological background and analysis; coordinate, oversee, and conduct archaeological fieldwork, including Phases I-III studies and archaeological monitoring; analyze project impacts as part of Section 106 and other regulations; and consult with agencies, Native American tribes, and other invested parties. You'll analyze and interpret data; write and review cultural resources technical reports; develop archaeological treatment plans and agreement documents; and evaluate eligibility of resources for listing in the National Register of Historic Places (NRHP) and state registers. You'll also provide support to, and work with, senior-level cultural resources staff on a variety of projects and support clients during agency and tribal consultation.
You'll work independently, and receive minimal guidance, but will be supported by an expert and collaborative team of cultural resources professionals. You'll be a resource for colleagues with less experience. You'll use best practices and knowledge of how to get projects done to solve complex problems and perform excellent work and deliverables. You also provide your own valuable perspective, and your leadership and clients will depend on you to use your best judgment and provide your opinion, especially when it provides an innovative solution to a problem.
Possible office locations HYBRID, REMOTE, or OFFICE. May be located near any state in the US West, including Alaska, Arizona, California, Colorado, Hawaii, Idaho, Kansas, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Mexico, North Dakota, Oklahoma, Oregon, South Dakota, Texas, Utah, Washington, or Wyoming.
Here's What You'll Do
Serve as a task and/or field lead for small to medium sized projects
Coordinate directly with GIS and technical editors for project completion
Serve as lead author for small to medium sized project reports
Independently prepare resource forms
Develop fieldwork plans and Health, Safety, and Environment Plans
Prepare fieldwork permit applications
Conduct mobilization (e.g., preparing, ordering, and packing gear) and demobilization (e.g., cleaning and organizing gear, returning it to the right location)
Direct the field crew in implementing plans
Contribute to strategic planning and problem solving on a wide range of issues
Mentor more junior staff and crew members
Contribute to business development efforts, including scopes of work and budgets
Coordinate with cultural resources team to ensure seamless integration of archaeological and built environment sections
Prepare materials for meetings and consultation (e.g., powerpoint presentations)
Participate in calls and meetings with clients and regulators when directed by leadership team and/or client
Participate in consultation when directed
Here's what you'll need
Master's degree in Archaeology or a related field
Meet Secretary of the Interior's Professional Qualifications Standards for Archaeology
Minimum of 5 years of professional archaeological fieldwork within the US West
Knowledge of historic preservation laws and policies, including NEPA, NHPA, ARPA, and NAGPRA
Must be capable of walking for long periods of time over unfamiliar terrain, excavating shovel tests and test units, screening soil, and carrying field equipment
Must be willing and able to travel frequently and for long periods of time, as needed
Experience using GPS technology
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Experience working with tribal organizations
Ideally, You'll Also Have
Experience working in the consulting environment and ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously and be responsive to both internal and external clients
A Registered Professional Archaeologist designation
Experience completing cultural resources studies for infrastructure, transportation, electrical transmission, renewable energy, federal agencies, and/or remediation projects
Existing relationships with tribal organizations
Some experience doing archaeological projects in Alaska
Our health and welfare benefits are designed to invest in you, and in the things you care about. Your health. Your well-being. Your security. Your future. Employees have access to medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance, a 401(k) plan, and the ability to purchase company stock at a discount. Eligible employees may also enroll in a deferred compensation plan or the Executive Deferral Plan. Jacobs has an unlimited U.S. Personalized Paid Time Off (PPTO) policy for full-time salaried/exempt employees, seven paid holidays, and caregiver leave. And certain roles may be eligible for additional rewards, including merit increases, performance discretionary bonus, and stock.
The base salary range for this position is $88,700.00 to $155,100.00. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.
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.
This position will be open for at least 3 days.
We value collaboration and believe that in-person interactions are crucial for both our culture and client delivery. We empower employees with our hybrid working policy, allowing them to split their work week between Jacobs offices/projects and remote locations enabling them to deliver their best work.
Your application experience is important to us, and we're keen to adapt to make every interaction even better. If you require further support or reasonable adjustments with regards to the recruitment process (for example, you require the application form in a different format), please contact the team via Careers Support.
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Worksite address
corvallis, OR, 97333, US
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