On Call Archaeologist

Jacobs Environmental Science and Planning group seeks an on-call Archaeologist with experience in the US Pacific Northwest to be based in our Anchorage, Alaska office. Depending on the candidate’s performance and project backlog, this on-call position could potentially turn into a permanent role at Jacobs.

This position involves providing cultural resources support for planning, engineering, and construction services to renewable energy, government, military, transportation, and commercial clients. In this role you’ll tackle archaeological survey, testing, evaluation, data recovery, and construction monitoring, as well as other tasks as assigned. You’ll analyze archaeological materials, keep detailed field notes, prepare archaeological site records, conduct historical and archival research, and contribute sections to technical reports.

You’ll work outdoors in remote locations and for extended periods under all weather conditions, often traversing rugged terrain.

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 state regulations. You’ll be expected to work for clients in both the public and private sectors, including multiple projects at a time.

All work will be conducted under the guidance of senior cultural resources staff.

• B.A./B.S. Degree or higher in Anthropology with an emphasis in Archaeology
• Completion of an archaeological field school
• Knowledge of computers and GPS equipment
• Ability and willingness to travel to distant or remote areas, and for extended periods as required
• Ability to walk for long periods of time over unfamiliar terrain, excavate shovel tests and test units, screen soil, and carry field equipment
• Ability to work 8 to 10-hour days (or longer if necessary) in a variety of conditions.
• 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 Alaska

• M.A./M.S. Degree or higher in Anthropology with an emphasis in Archaeology
• At least 2 years of field experience in archaeological survey and excavation
• Additional experience in historical archaeology, lithic analysis, faunal analysis, ethnography or GIS
• Experience in the Western United States, including the Pacific Northwest, the Great Basin Region, Alaska, and/or Hawaii

Jacobs is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth, or breastfeeding), age, medical condition, marital or domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression and transgender status, mental disability or physical disability, genetic information, military or veteran status, citizenship, low-income status or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable law.

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