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
As an Archaeologist I, you will support a variety of cultural resource projects across the t the Southwest Region. This position is not tied to a specific location, offering the opportunity to contribute to diverse field and research efforts throughout the broader region.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions:
Serve as a Crew Member for the project
Conduct Class III (intensive pedestrian) cultural resources inventory
Document archaeological sites and IOs/IFs
Conduct probing or shovel testing
Use hand-held field technology (i.e., ArcGIS phone/tablet application paired with sub-meter GPS receivers)
Survey an average of 50 acres/8 miles per day and carry personal health and safety equipment (i.e., personal water, sunscreen, etc.)
Work in moderate weather conditions (fluctuating temperatures and inclement weather, including rain and snow)
Work independently and efficiently, while contributing positively to a collaborative team environment
Follow instruction and make adjustments when provided feedback
Maintain regular and punctual attendance at work and meetings
Support, actively participate, and act in accordance with Wright’s and Eocene Environmental’ s culture of safety and employee ownership
Comply with applicable federal, state, and local laws, rules, and regulations; maintains knowledge of and follows all company policies and procedures
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 outside travel
JOB REQUIREMENTS:
Has completed coursework leading to a degree in archaeology, anthropology, or related field:
Crew Member – minimum 2 years of college-level coursework and completion of a field school
Proficient in prehistoric and/or historic archaeology in the designated region
Proficient in documenting archaeological sites and IOs/IFs in the designated region
Organized, motivated, thorough, accurate, dependable, and trustworthy
Excellent navigational skills (GPS and compass) and ability to navigate and drive 4WD vehicles
Ability to read, write and speak English sufficient to perform job duties and to interact and communicate with employees and vendors
PREFERRED EXPERIENCE:
Proficiency using tablets (Apple iPad or Samsung Galaxy) to document cultural resources
Proficiency with sub-meter GPS receiver
Proficiency with ArcGIS Field Maps and Survey123 applications (for phone or tablet)
Permitted or permittable on BLM lands in the associated region (Field Director or Principal Investigator)
Previous NHPA, NEPA, FERC, and/or other cultural or environmental trainings
Strong writing and editing skills
Ability to evaluate resources for NRHP-eligibility
Eocene Environmental Group, Inc. provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
A passionate leader in the environmental stewardship industry, Eocene Environmental Group is built on years of enduring relationships and partnerships with a sustainable, long-term view.
Eocene has an experienced and passionate team of biologists, archaeologists, environmental planners, foresters, arborists, agronomists, animal scientists, sustainability risk specialists, software developers, and engineers.
With four defined divisions, and employees working with nature across North America, Eocene is a prominent leader in providing environmental stewardship and integrative environmental solutions.
