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ICF

Field Archaeologist – On-Call

ICF

. Assist senior archaeologists primarily with fieldwork .

Posted 11/11/2026part-timeSacramento • California • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $50,386 - $103,643 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in archaeological fieldwork, including monitoring, surveying, and data recovery, while possessing strong analytical skills for laboratory analysis and report preparation. Capable of conducting thorough background research and effectively coordinating with senior staff and construction personnel.

Highest-signal resume keywords
Bachelor's Degree In ArchaeologyField Experience In Archaeological MonitoringAbility To Identify Precontact ArtifactsExcellent Field SkillsActive 40-Hour HAZWOPER Training

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Hard Skills
FieldworkData RecoveryLaboratory AnalysisSurveyingConstruction MonitoringBackground ResearchReport PreparationField VisitsDetailed Field NotesArtifact Identification
Soft Skills
Ability To Work OutdoorsAbility To Travel
Tools & Technologies
ComputersSmart Devices
Certifications & Qualifications
Valid Driver's LicenseMotor Vehicle Records (MVR) Check
Industry Keywords
Precontact ArchaeologyHistoric-Period ArchaeologyPaleontological MonitoringMission-Era ExperienceOsteology Experience

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • Assist senior archaeologists primarily with fieldwork
  • Conduct surveys, testing, evaluations, data recovery, and construction monitoring
  • Perform laboratory analysis
  • Conduct background research
  • Assist with report preparation
  • Complete other assigned archaeological tasks
  • Coordinate with ICF senior staff and construction personnel
  • Conduct field visits at locations throughout northern and central California

Requirements

What you’ll need
  • Bachelor's degree in Archaeology, Anthropology, or related field
  • Field experience in archaeological monitoring and survey
  • Valid driver’s license
  • Successful completion of a Motor Vehicle Records (MVR) check
  • Must be authorized to work in the United States
  • Background in precontact or historic-period archaeology
  • Ability to conduct field visits throughout northern and central California
  • Knowledge and familiarity with computers and smart devices
  • Excellent field skills
  • Ability to identify precontact and historic-period artifacts
  • Ability to take detailed field notes
  • Ability to work outdoors under all weather conditions
  • Ability to travel for up to 10 days
  • Cross training in paleontological monitoring, mission-era experience or training, osteology experience or training, and active 40-hour HAZWOPER training are desirable

Benefits

Comp & perks
  • On-call employees may accept or refuse assigned hours
  • Ability to work concurrent projects outside the ICF assignment, provided there is no conflict of interest
  • Reasonable accommodations during application and employment
  • Equal opportunity employment