Jacobs is seeking a full-time staff archaeologist based in Tempe, Arizona to work on a variety of projects throughout Arizona, New Mexico, Utah, and Nevada. This position involves providing cultural resources support for planning, engineering, and construction services to renewable energy, government, military, transportation 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. All work will be conducted under the guidance of senior cultural resources staff.
The ideal candidate will have a B.A. in anthropology/archaeology/CRM with experience working in the Southwest and experience in conducting archaeological surveys and construction monitoring. Familiarity with basic artifact and feature identification, mapping, data recording, site documentation, and photography is a requirement. Other qualifications include excellent writing and verbal communication skills, strong organizational skills, and technological proficiency that includes some experience working with GIS and relational databases.
While this position will primarily support projects in the Phoenix Basin, travel is expected for the position. Primary duties will include conducting Class I research, Class III surveys, and cultural resources monitoring. This will involve conducting pre-field research, participating in fieldwork and laboratory analysis, and preparing technical reports. It is imperative that candidates be able to work 8-to-10-hour days in a variety of conditions.
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’ Tempe office and remote locations enabling them to deliver their best work. The desired candidate must be local to the Phoenix metro area.
The successful candidate should have a desire to grow personally as well as professionally with the support of the local team.
Our Archaeologists:
- Coordinate compliance with NHPA, ARPA, NAGPRA, NEPA, state environmental regulations, and other laws relating to cultural resources.
- Conduct archival research and background records reviews.
- Conduct all aspects of archaeological fieldwork (primarily survey and monitoring).
- Conduct analyses and prepare technical reports for projects that involve cultural resources.
- Evaluate eligibility of resources for listing in the NRHP and state registers of historic properties.
- Provide support to and work with senior-level cultural resources staff.
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