HELIX Environmental Planning HELIX Environmental Planning is currently seeking as-needed archaeologists for our Cultural Resources Division. Candidate must be willing and able to work for extended work rotati... ons on the California Channel Islands.
As-Needed Archaeologist responsibilities may include conducting or overseeing and background research, field surveys, excavation (testing and data recovery), construction monitoring, coordination with Native American tribes and representatives, and preparing reports. Candidate must be a qualified archaeologist under the Secretary of the Interior’s standards; willing to travel; comfortable with working in remote areas for extended periods of time; have knowledge of the archaeology and culture history of coastal California; have direct and demonstrable experience conducting archaeological work on the Channel Islands; possess excellent writing and communication skills; and be self-motivated. Candidates must be able to work independently with considerable responsibility and have a positive attitude. Visit our website for full details and to apply. We look forward to hearing from you!
Link:https://www.helixepi.com/jobs/as-needed-archaeologists-channel-islands/See More >>
As-Needed Archaeology Field Technicians - Northern & Central CA
HELIX Environmental Planning HELIX is seeking Archaeological Field Technicians for fieldwork opportunities in central and northern California. This is an excellent opportunity to demonstrate your skills, abil... ities, and suitability for potential longer-term opportunities with an established, well-regarded, and employee-owned environmental consulting firm. We are looking to deepen our pool of seasoned technicians and identify emerging-career professionals who may be well suited to join the HELIX team. As-Needed Archaeologists responding to this ad would be attached to either the Folsom or Roseville northern California office or be fully remote. Individuals located in the greater Sacramento area and the San Francisco Bay area are especially encouraged to apply. See our website for full details and to apply. We look forward to hearing from you!
Link:https://www.helixepi.com/jobs/archaeology-field-technicians-northern-california-2/See More >>
Associate State Archaeologist
Office of Historic Preservation Three positions available. Apply by March 21st. Stop by the Office of Historic Preservation booth at the job fair to chat with the SHPO, Deputy SHPO, and Supervisor, Cultural Re... sources Program to learn more about the office and the position.
The reporting location for this position is Headquarters in Sacramento, CA. This position will work under the general direction of Supervisor, Cultural Resources Program.
The Associate State Archeologist is responsible for using his/her expertise in the practice of archaeology and their knowledge of pertinent law and regulation to: 1) Review and comment on, or prepare, documents that deal with cultural resources/ historic property identification, evaluation and treatment; 2) Recommend to customers of the Office of Historic Preservation management actions and regulatory steps that may assist in preserving or otherwise addressing historic properties. This is a challenging job that requires excellent writing and organizational skills, as well as the ability to analyze data and effectively present ideas orally and in writing, and to work both independently and cooperatively with others. The incumbent may also work throughout the Office of Historic Preservation.
Training and Development Assignments may be considered.
SWCA Environmental Consultants SWCA Environmental Consultants is seeking one or more Staff-level Archaeologists to support our multi-disciplinary Emergency Environmental Resource Management team in Pasadena, Ca... lifornia. This position will be open to distributed workers, ideally located in the Southern California region. This is a regular status, full-time hourly position reporting to a Cultural Resources Team Lead. Pay will be based on individual qualifications and experience.
This position offers a unique opportunity to apply practical knowledge of California cultural resources to a desktop-based review system. In this role you will perform desktop reviews and web-based queries for cultural resources throughout southern and central California. Work will involve utilizing a variety of online tools including ArcGIS Online, Google Earth, Field Maps, Smartsheet, and Fulcrum. This position will require frequent phone and email communication with the client. As this is an emergency program, work schedules may be alternative to regular business hours. In some cases, should the work exceed 40 hours, California overtime policies would apply. On other occasions, shifts can be flexed to ensure 40 hours are not exceeded. This position also includes reporting, including memo and site record drafting. This position offers an opportunity to support cultural resources during major emergency events (e.g., inclement weather events, wildfires, mudslides, etc.) as a resource advisor/point-of-contact.
Assistant Staff Archaeologist: Typically up to 1 year of relevant experience and expertise
Staff Archaeologist: Typically up to 2 years of relevant experience and expertise
Tremaine & Associates, Inc. Tremaine & Associates, Inc., a Cultural Resource Management and Geophysics firm, is accepting resumes for on-call Archaeological & Geophysical Field Technicians to work on... a variety of upcoming projects.
Candidates preferred to be local to the greater Sacramento area and Northern California. Work schedules during the field season may vary from short term (a few days) to long term (over several months).
Minimum Qualifications: * Candidates must have a Bachelor’s degree or higher in Anthropology or a related field and prior fieldwork experience in California; * Be comfortable performing manual labor and working in changing weather conditions and diverse terrain; * Have knowledge of California prehistory and history; * Experience performing archaeological survey and excavation; * Ability to work well with others and as an active part of a project team; * Possess excellent written/verbal communication skills; * Be well-organized and take detailed field notes; * Have a valid driver’s license and access to reliable transportation. Starting pay will be commensurate with education and experience.
Please submit cover letter, resume, and at least two professional references to ktremaine@tremaine.us
Dokken Engineering We have an immediate opening for a Full Time Archaeologist in our Folsom office with a desire to be part of a close knit and energetic multidisciplinary environmental team. This ... individual will work closely with our two Principal archaeologists to become an established and integral part of our Cultural Management Team. Our Cultural Management Team offers specialized expertise to local, state, and federal agencies across California. We collaborate closely with clients and our internal engineering team to design projects that not only meet community needs but also minimize or avoid impacts to cultural resources. This approach ensures that we respect and preserve our cultural heritage while delivering essential services. Achieving this balance requires creative thinking, strong collaboration, and input from a variety of disciplines.
Duties involve: surveys, presence/absence testing, extensive report writing (Section 106 - Caltrans, Reclamation, BIA, USACE, FEMA; and CEQA); Native American consultation; and development of avoidance/mitigation measures.
Dokken is a 100% employee-owned company which has provided environmental and cultural resource services for 20 years. We deliver innovative environmental and engineering solutions for local, state, and federally funded public works projects. Our core focus is infrastructure: roadways, bridges, highways and interchanges, water/irrigation facilities, bicycle and pedestrian paths, dams, and other public facility projects.
Environmental Science Associates Environmental Science Associates (ESA) is actively seeking On-Call Archaeological Field Technicians in the Northern California Area, including San Francisco, Sacramento, Oakland, ... San Jose, and Petaluma. Candidates must be within a commutable distance and able to commute to support field work on-site as needed will also be considered.
Link:https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/environmentalscienceassociates/jobs/4562479008See More >>
Archaeological Field Technician (On-Call)
Environmental Science Associates Environmental Science Associates (ESA) is actively seeking On-Call Archaeological Field Technicians in the Central California Area, including Fresno and the Central Valley. Candid... ates must be within a commutable distance and able to commute to support field work on-site as needed will also be considered.
Link:https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/environmentalscienceassociates/jobs/4562853008See More >>
Archaeologist-Mid-Level
Environmental Science Associates Environmental Science Associates (ESA) is looking for a mid-level Archaeologist in the Sacramento area with 5+ years of experience performing cultural resources monitoring, survey... s, testing and data recovery, recordation of archaeological and historic architectural resources, and preparing environmental permit applications and supporting documentation. The ideal candidate will be available to work a hybrid schedule from ESA’s Sacramento office; one of our other Northern California offices is also a possibility: Petaluma, San Francisco, Oakland, or San Jose.
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Staff and Associate Archaeologists - MCC
Material Culture Consulting, Inc. Join Our Team at Material Culture Consulting (MCC)
Material Culture Consulting (MCC) is seeking experienced professionals for immediate projects in Southern California and ... upcoming work across the state. We are a collaborative, safety-focused firm committed to high-quality work, teamwork, and ethical field practices.
Why Work With Us? • Pay: $22.00 to $35.00 per hour (non-exempt, OT eligible), based on experience. • Diverse Projects: Construction monitoring, surveys, site testing, and data recovery. • Commitment to Safety: Extensive safety training and a strong culture of workplace safety. • Growth & Development: Work alongside experienced professionals and expand your expertise.
Qualifications • Bachelor’s degree in archaeology, anthropology, or related field (Master’s preferred). • 1+ year of archaeological monitoring and/or survey experience (utility/transportation preferred). • Ability to identify artifacts and features, problem-solve, and work independently or in a team. • Strong safety awareness and ability to hike 4-6 miles daily in varied conditions. • Valid driver’s license and clean driving record. • Paleontology experience is a plus.
Responsibilities • Conduct fieldwork: Monitoring, surveys, site testing, and data recovery. • Document findings: Collect data using tablets and GPS units, complete reports. • Follow professional, regulatory, and safety standards. • Travel may be required.
Dudek The job description summary provides an outline for a mid-level Architectural Historian/Built Environment Specialist that is part of Dudek’s cultural resources team to manage and ... prepare historic resource evaluations and related technical documents in compliance with CEQA, NEPA, and Section 106 of the NHPA.
This role can be based out of any of our Southern California offices.
Duties and Responsibilities (may include some or all of the below): • Prepare historic resource surveys, evaluations, and related technical documents in compliance with CEQA, NEPA, Section 106 of the NHPA, and applicable local requirements. • Evaluate historic resources in consideration of NRHP, CRHR, and local-level designation criteria and integrity requirements. • Ability to research, develop, and write historic context statements. • Conduct and delegate technical work to entry-level staff when appropriate. • Conduct, organize, and lead built environment fieldwork efforts: understand the necessary level of effort for the recordation of a variety of built environment resources. • Assist in assessing CEQA impacts/Section 106 effects on historical resources/historic properties in consideration of federal, state, and local requirements. • Have a working understanding of the Secretary of the Interiors Standards for the Treatment of Historic Properties, and understand the application of these Standards in federal, state, and local regulatory settings. • Ability to work within report and project budgets, manage a technical report from start to finish, and meet deliverable deadlines. • Ability to effectively communicate as a member of the cultural resources group
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Seeking Passionate Interns to Support Indigenous-Led Initiatives
Indian Canyon Nation Costanoan Indian Research Inc (CIR) 501c2 non-profit located in the land of the Indian Canyon Chualar Tribe of the Costanoan-Ohlone People in Hollister, California. "Indian Canyon... Nation" (ICN). A California State Recognized Tribe on Federally recognized Indian Country in the Bay Area, dedicated to cultural preservation, sacred site protection, and ecological stewardship, and ensuring indigenous community have access to land for ceremony and eduction. As a Native community, we operate through reciprocity—offering invaluable hands-on experience, cultural knowledge sharing, and mentorship in exchange for your skills and dedication.
We are seeking unpaid interns who are committed to meaningful work and open to potential long-term opportunities if funding becomes available. Areas of Assistance Needed: ✅ Administrative Assistance ✅ Ecological & Botanical Survey Assistance – Supporting land stewardship & traditional ecological knowledge initiatives ✅ Campaign Management – Advocacy & protection efforts for sacred sites ✅ Fundraising – Grant writing, donor engagement, crowdfunding ✅ Event & Program Management ✅ Legal Aid & Research – Supporting legal strategies for sacred land protection, policy research ✅ Non-Invasive Surveying and GIS Mapping
Unique opportunity to gain real-world experience working alongside Indigenous leaders, learning about Native governance, cultural protocols, and advocacy while directly supporting community-driven initiatives.
If you're interested in contributing your skills in a meaningful way, let’s connect!
