•Job Title: Archaeologist
•Company Name: SWCA Environmental Consultants
•Location: Barstow, California, United States, 92311
SWCA Environmental Consultants is seeking a qualified Archaeologist to work on a special project working with the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) throughout the territory encompassed by the BLM's Desert District. The project is expected to last at least one year, and will possibly be expanded depending on performance evaluation by the BLM. The selected individual will be based out of the BLM Barstow Field Office and will be provided with a 4 WD vehicle and the necessary equipment such as a GPS unit, safety gear, camera, etc. Housing and living expenses are the responsibility of the candidate, and residency in the city of Barstow or nearby is required. The highest quality project work is expected for this important client.
What you will accomplish:
Oversee and/or perform all aspects of fieldwork, data collection, inventory, analyses, and review, processing and approval of reports and land authorizations. Write reports and other technical documents, conduct record searches, site form preparation, literature review and historic or prehistoric research.
Minimum of a Bachelor's degree in Archaeology, Anthropology or a closely related field is required; Master's degree preferred
A combination of relevant education and appropriate experience in archaeological/cultural resources management, including a range of field methodologies (survey, testing, excavation, and monitoring) required.
Experience with energy transmission projects and work with utilities such as Southern California Edison on cultural resources projects preferred.
Experience in documenting biological and archaeological resources, preferably in California, Mojave Desert and Great Basin regions
Experience with interpreting USGS topographic maps of various scales.
Familiarity with National Register and California Register Criteria for evaluating cultural resources.
Ability to work alone/in a small group with minimal supervision.
Must be able to communicate clearly and concisely with resource professionals.
Experience using a GPS unit and the ability to learn ESRI ARCMap
General computer skills (Microsoft Office Suite
Ability to travel to a location, walk and conduct fieldwork 8 hours a day, sometimes in inclement weather, remote settings, and/or rugged terrain, and ability to carry equipment and supplies weighing up to 50 pounds is required.
A valid drivers license.
Ability to pass a federal criminal background check.
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