On-Call Archaeologist

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ICF is seeking an experienced Archaeologist with consulting experience to play a key role in the Mountain West (Nevada, Arizona, New Mexico, Utah, Colorado, and Wyoming). Our Cultural Resources team, which includes Secretary of the Interior qualified Archaeologists, Architectural Historians, Cultural Landscape Specialists, and Historic Preservation Specialists, is currently seeking an Archaeologist to support the growth of our cultural resources practice in the Mountain West, especially on energy, transportation, disaster recovery, and other state and federal sector projects in these areas. Applicants living throughout that region are encouraged to apply.

The successful candidate will thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced environment working on some of the most influential and complex environmental compliance projects.

Why you will love working here:

• Quality of life: Flexible workplace arrangements, work-life balance
• Investment of the community: Donation matching, volunteer opportunities
• Investment in you: Tuition reimbursement, access to professional development resources, 401k matching, Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• And many, many more (Ask your recruiter for more details!)

About on-call employment with ICF

Given the project-specific nature of our work, ICF often hires environmental professionals as “On-Call” employees. On-Call employees are scheduled for work hours intermittently as needed. On-Call employees are paid on an hourly basis and will be eligible for overtime pay per federal and state regulations. On-Call employees may work concurrent projects outside of their ICF assignment (as long as their outside work does not create a conflict of interest with the work they do for ICF).

In this position you will be tasked with the following:

As an Archaeologist at ICF, you will lead and/or contribute to archaeology and cultural resources studies as either stand-alone projects or as part of larger multi-disciplinary projects. Technical duties will include conducting background research, field survey, laboratory analysis, and eligibility evaluation and documenting the results in technical reports suitable for agency and State Historic Preservation Office consultation. You will also combine your archaeology technical skills with strong regulatory compliance expertise to develop project-level analysis and programmatic solutions for National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) and Section 106 compliance (and state compliance, as applicable). You will contribute to marketing and proposal efforts for cultural resources opportunities or as part of a larger team on multi-disciplinary opportunities. This archaeologist position will work closely with our senior archaeologists and historic preservation specialists on project work, with opportunities to direct and mentor early career team members.

What you will be doing:

• Provide analysis/writing for environmental regulatory reviews under NEPA, National Historic Preservation Act (NHPA), and state requirements.
• Provide technical expertise in archaeology, including technical approach development, self-directed technical analysis and documentation, and collaboration with junior and senior technical colleagues.
• Write and produce technical reports or documents.
• Evaluate resources for the National Register of Historic Places. Develop resource management recommendations and assess project effects on resources.
• Collaborate with architectural and landscape historians toward an integrated multi-disciplinary approach to cultural resources management.
• Collaborate in an integrated team with engineers, scientists, planners, regulators, and other stakeholders.

What you need to have (minimum qualifications):

• Master’s degree in Archaeology or related field with 2+ years of experience in cultural resources management
• 2+ years of experience conducting field visits at locations primarily in the Mountain West United States (Nevada, Arizona, New Mexico, Utah, Colorado, and/or Wyoming)
• Must have valid driver’s license and successfully pass a Motor Vehicle Records (MVR) check

What we would like you to have (preferred experience):

• Registered Professional Archaeologist.
• 2+ years of experience in project management.
• Working knowledge of Section 106 of the NHPA, NEPA, and other state and federal environmental regulations.
• Demonstrated capability to serve as technical lead on archaeological field studies.
• Ability to be Bureau of Land Management (BLM)-permitted in the Rocky Mountain, Great Basin, and/or Southwestern U.S. areas.
• Experience conducting or supporting consultation with Tribal representatives.
• Fieldwork skills including pedestrian and subsurface survey, testing and evaluation, and monitoring.
• Knowledge and familiarity with computers, smart devices, and completing data entry in application interfaces and use of GPS technology (such as ESRI Collector or Field Maps).
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team in a multi-disciplinary environment.

Professional skills you will use:

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, MS Project, MS Teams).
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail, including ability to prioritize and multi-task under strict deadlines.
• Strong problem-solving skills and demonstrated ability to succeed with new and challenging tasks.
• Identify and meet the needs of clients within established guidelines.
• Work collaboratively with project team and client to achieve established goals.
• Organize written work in a manner that is clear, easy to follow, and tailored for the intended audience.

ICF’s Environment & Planning Division consists of planners, scientists, program managers, communicators, economists, technologists, and strategists. We are collaborative, curious, and committed to excellence—these are qualities we value that make us who we are and inspire us to grow. If you perform well in a fast-paced, engaging and collaborative environment, and would like to work with a diverse team of industry professionals, we encourage you to learn more about ICF (www.icf.com) and consider applying to join our team.

Working at ICF

We can only solve the world's toughest challenges by building a workplace that allows everyone to thrive. We are an equal opportunity employer.Together, our employees are empowered to share theirexpertiseand collaborate with others to achieve personal and professional goals. For more information, please read our EEOpolicy.

Reasonable Accommodations are available, including, but not limited to, for disabled veterans, individuals with disabilities, and individuals withsincerely heldreligious beliefs, in all phases of the application and employment process. To requestan accommodation,please email [email protected] and we will be happy toassist. All information you provide will be kept confidential and will be used only to the extentrequiredto provide needed reasonable accommodations. 

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At ICF, we are committed to ensuring a fair interview process for all candidates based on their own skills and knowledge. As part of this commitment, the use of artificial intelligence (AI) tools to generate orassistwith responses during interviews (whether in-person or virtual) is notpermitted. This policy is in place tomaintainthe integrity and authenticity of the interview process. 

However, we understand that some candidates may require accommodation that involves the use of AI. Ifsuch anaccommodation is needed, candidates are instructed to contact us in advance at [email protected]. Weare dedicated to providingthe necessary support to ensure that all candidates have an equal opportunity to succeed. 

Pay Range - There are multiple factors that are considered in determining final pay for a position, including, but not limited to, relevant work experience, skills, certifications and competencies that align to the specified role, geographic location, education and certifications as well as contract provisions regarding labor categories that are specific to the position.

The pay range for this position based on full-time employment is: