JOB SUMMARY: Sapphos Environmental, Inc., an environmental, planning, and resource management company located in Pasadena, is currently recruiting a mid-level archaeologist to join our Cultural Resources Group. Under the supervision of the Cultural Resources Manager, this full-time, permanent position will entail project management, including management of budget, staff, and schedule; Phase I, II, and III investigations and mitigation monitoring; preparation of technical reports; analysis of project impacts on archaeological resources under NEPA, CEQA, and NHPA; coordination with local, state, and federal agencies, and mentoring of junior-level staff.
KEY TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Conduct Phase I, Phase II, and III archaeological surveys and evaluations
Conduct archaeological monitoring
Conduct record searches at the Information Centers maintained by the California Office of Historic Preservation
Develop and execute archaeological research designs
Prepare site records, State of California Historic Resources Inventory forms, Cultural Resources Technical Reports, federal Class I and Class III reports, and Environmental Impact Report/Statement sections relating to archaeological resources
Coordinate with the Office of Historic Preservation, Native American Heritage Commission, Bureau of Land Management and other agencies
Prepare proposals, including the development of cultural resource investigation scopes of work and associated budgets and schedules
Manage cultural resources investigations
REQUIRED TECHNICAL SKILLS:
Experience in California cultural resources management with a working command of federal and state cultural resources statutes
Operational knowledge of the prehistory and history of California and the Southwest
Experience in the inventory and evaluation of prehistoric and historic archaeological resources
Background in paleontology not required but would be desirable
Demonstrated writing and research abilities
Ability to use computer hardware, software, and other related information technologies for extended periods on a daily basis
Knowledge of GPS data collection equipment
OTHER SKILLS: The ideal candidate must be detail-oriented, have a professional demeanor and strong organizational skills, and possess the ability to manage priorities, meet deadlines, and multitask in a fast-paced environment. The candidate should be able to work in a team environment with a variety of project members as well as manage jobs, as a project manager or tasks, as delegated by project lead. The candidate must possess strong communication skills, the ability to work closely with clients, and be able to supervise the work of others.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS: Satisfaction of the Secretary of the Interior’s Professional Qualification Standards for Archaeology (36 CFR Part 61) is required. The successful candidate will have a BA/BS degree in Archaeology, Anthropology, or closely related discipline (MA /MS is preferred), and will have a minimum of five years of field experience, including at least three years in a consulting firm with chargeability requirements. Register of Professional Archaeologists (RPA) status is desirable. A record of professional research and publication will be favorably viewed.
SALARY RANGE: Sapphos Environmental, Inc. offers competitive salaries commensurate with individual qualifications and experience and a full package of benefits.
To apply, please forward your resume, salary history/requirements, and a technical writing sample to careers@sapphosenvironmental.com or fax to (626) 683-3548.
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