On-Call Project Archaeologist

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in South Carolina, +1 more state.

📋 Description

• Lead and/or participate in archaeology and cultural resources studies, whether as independent projects or as part of multidisciplinary initiatives.

• Perform background research, field surveys, laboratory analysis, eligibility assessments, and technical reporting.

• Assist in project-level analysis and programmatic solutions for NEPA, Section 106, and relevant state compliance.

• Conduct archaeological surveys, testing, and data recovery in the Southeastern US and Mid-Atlantic regions.

• Supervise on-call staff engaged in close-interval shovel tests and formal excavation units.

• Provide analytical support and documentation for environmental regulatory reviews under NEPA, NHPA, and state guidelines.

• Develop technical methodologies, execute analysis and documentation, and collaborate with both junior and senior team members.

• Write and compile technical reports and other necessary documentation.

• Assess resources for eligibility to the National Register of Historic Places.

• Formulate resource management recommendations and evaluate project impacts on resources.

• Work in conjunction with architectural and landscape historians on comprehensive cultural resources management.

• Collaborate with engineers, scientists, planners, regulators, and various stakeholders.

⛳️ Requirements

• Master’s degree in Anthropology/Archaeology or a related discipline.

• Over 3 years of professional experience in a related field.

• Compliance with the Secretary of the Interior’s Qualification Standards for Archaeology.

• Capability to carry out fieldwork in remote settings and comfort within field environments.

• Knowledge of archaeological practices in the Southeastern US.

• Understanding of NEPA, NHPA, and other applicable state and federal environmental regulations.

• Proficiency in MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.

• Exceptional technical writing and communication abilities.

• Familiarity with ArcGIS and experience using various GPS equipment.

• Registration as a Professional Archaeologist is preferred.

• Significant experience engaging in or assisting with consultations involving Tribal representatives.

• Experience in developing project budgets, schedules, deliverables, and tracking QA/QC processes.

• Ability to adhere to project budgets, timelines, and deliverables.

• Strong problem-solving, creativity, and analytical skills.

• Excellent organizational and time management abilities.

• Capacity to work effectively within collaborative multidisciplinary teams.

• A strong inclination towards ongoing professional development.

🏝️ Benefits

• On-call employees have the flexibility to accept or decline assigned hours during a given week.

• On-call employees may undertake concurrent projects outside their ICF assignment as long as there are no conflicts of interest.

• Opportunities to guide and mentor early-career team members.

• Reasonable accommodations available for individuals with disabilities, sincerely held religious beliefs, and disabled veterans.

• Commitment to equal opportunity employment.