Staff/Associate Level Archaeologists/Material Culture Consulting On Call

POSITION SUMMARY

MCC is seeking Staff/Associate Archaeologists for projects throughout California.

JOB TYPE

• On-Call with the possibility of the position developing into a full or part-time position with benefits
• On-Call employees are free to accept or refuse hours assigned to them each week

WHAT WE OFFER

• $22.00 to $35.00 per hour, non-exempt, based on experience
• A fast response to your resume submittal
• A collaborative and supportive work environment
• Mentorship opportunities
• Preference to promote internally
• 401(k), PTO, vacation, medical, vision, and dental insurance for part-time and full-time positions

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR

• Must have, at least, a bachelor’s degree in archaeology, anthropology, or related field for Staff Level
• Master’s degree in archaeology, anthropology, or related field is preferred for Associate Level
• 1+ year of field experience in archaeological monitoring and/or survey
• 1+ year of utility/transportation experience preferred
• Ability to identify prehistoric and historic-age artifacts and cultural features
• Good verbal and written communication skills, the ability to closely follow instructions, attention to detail, organizational skills, problem-solving and critical thinking skills
• The ability to work independently or as part of a team
• Ability to stand/walk for long periods of time and hike long distances (4-6 miles/day)
• Ability to perform field work in rough terrain, extreme temperatures, and other adverse weather conditions
• Cross-training / experience in Paleontology is highly desired

WHAT YOU WILL DO

• Primarily, the on-call archaeologist will conduct construction monitoring, archaeological surveys, site testing, data recovery, as well as other tasks, as necessary
• Field projects may require several weeks away from home at a time
• Detailed and accurate field data collection (including the ability to collect using tablet computers and GPS units) with an emphasis on documentation of archaeological site data, environmental conditions, and construction activities
• Preparing, completing, and submitting daily progress reports in accordance with Material Culture Consulting protocol
• Communicating with Material Culture Consulting management in accordance with Material Culture Consulting protocol
• Adherence to ethical business practices, professional standards, laws and regulations, and best practices.

ABOUT MCC

Material Culture Consulting, Inc. (MCC) was established in 2016 to provide a work culture with a strongly held and widely shared set of beliefs to work towards a shared vision, including providing MCC’s clients and project stakeholders with exceptional archaeological, paleontological, and GIS services. MCC’s staff are industry leaders and subject matter experts that are supported with a robust and carefully constructed internal infrastructure, communication channels, and project management tools to provide depth and meaning to environmental compliance while prioritizing the needs of the agencies and our clients. MCC offers services in archaeology, ethnography, history, Native American consultation, traditional land use studies, Assembly Bill (AB) 52/Senate Bill (SB) 18 consultation assistance, paleontology, and agency consultation to accomplish regulatory compliance under CEQA, NEPA, NHPA, FLPMA, PRPA, and other preservation statutes and implementing regulations. Our qualified cultural and paleontological resource professionals have expertise in historic and precontact archaeology, history, architectural history, ethnography, historic preservation, geology, vertebrate paleontology, regulatory compliance, and GIS data management.

INTERESTED? HOW TO APPLY

Email your CV to [email protected]
Cover email preferred, with highlighted experience (no cover letter required)
Submit three (3) references with contact information

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