On-Call Archaeologist

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt, Hourly

Reports To: Project Manager

Job Type: On-Call Variable Time

Compensation: $22 to $30 an hour based on experience

This position is based in the Midwest and offers flexibility to work remotely. Candidates must be located within the Midwest - IL, or IN preferred.

About Eocene Environmental Group:

Our team has spent the past two decades providing environmental, utility vegetation management (UVM), software and sustainability services. We are fortunate to be a part of the Wright Service Corp. family, which has helped us establish a strong foundation for continued growth and success.

Through a strategic alignment of values and goals, four Wright Service Corp. entities joined and integrated into one, operating as Eocene Environmental Group. These four entities are:

• Forestry & Utility Division
• Environmental Division
• Technology & Innovation Division
• Sustainability Division

JOB SUMMARY: As an On-Call Archaeologist, you will support a variety of cultural resource projects across the Midwest region, with a strong focus on work within the states of Illinois and Indiana. This position is not tied to a specific location, offering the opportunity to contribute to diverse field and research efforts throughout the broader region.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions:

• Serve as a Crew Member for the project
• Conduct Phase I and Phase II cultural resources surveys
• Document archaeological sites and IOs/IFs
• Conduct probing or shovel testing
• Use hand-held field technology (i.e., ArcGIS phone/tablet application paired with sub-meter GPS receivers)
• Work in moderate weather conditions (fluctuating temperatures and inclement weather, including rain and snow)
• Ability to walk 4-10 miles per day over rough terrain and lift up to 50 lbs
• Work independently and efficiently, while contributing positively to a collaborative team environment
• Maintain regular and punctual attendance at work and meetings
• Follow instruction and make adjustments when provided feedback
• Support, actively participate in, and act in accordance with Wright’s and Eocene Environmental Group's culture of safety and employee ownership
• Comply with applicable federal, state, and local laws, rules, and regulations; maintain knowledge of and follow all company policies and procedures

OTHER DUTIES: Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

• Position will require outside travel

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

• Holds a bachelor's degree in archaeology, anthropology, or related field:
• Proficient in prehistoric and/or historic archaeology in the Mid-west region
• Proficient in documenting archaeological sites and IOs/IFs in the Mid-west region
• Organized, motivated, thorough, accurate, dependable, and trustworthy
• Excellent navigational skills (GPS and compass) and ability to navigate and drive 4WD vehicles
• Ability to read, write and speak English sufficient to perform job duties and to interact and communicate with employees and vendors

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE:

• Proficiency using tablets (Apple iPad or Samsung Galaxy) to document cultural resources
• Proficiency with sub-meter GPS receiver
• Proficiency with ArcGIS Field Maps and Survey123 applications (for phone or tablet)
• Previous NHPA, NEPA, FERC, and/or other cultural or environmental trainings
• Strong writing and editing skills
• Ability to evaluate resources for NRHP-eligibility