Esassoc
Archaeologist (Cultural Resource Specialist)
Esassoc, Pasadena, California, United States, 91122
Archaeologist (Cultural Resource Specialist)
Irvine, California, United States; Los Angeles, California, United States; Pasadena, California, United States; Rancho Cucamonga, California, United States; San Diego, California, United States; Thousand Oaks, California, United States Environmental Science Associates (ESA) is a 100% employee-owned environmental consulting firm. We plan, design, permit, mitigate, and restore for projects across our communities, infrastructure systems, open spaces, and wildlands. We are 50 years strong in 21 offices across California, the Pacific Northwest, and the Southeastern United States. ESA is seeking a highly qualified and experienced
mid-level Archaeologist
with
5+ years of experience
to manage projects for a growing group of cultural resources specialists within our Southern California Cultural Resources Group. The qualified candidate should have a demonstrated 5+ year history of executing archaeological research surveys and technical document preparation
as this hire will do so on a wide range of interesting projects throughout the region and will be part of an interdisciplinary team that includes staff from our Water, Energy, Community Development, Transportation, and Airports practices. This is a full-time exempt hybrid role. Qualified candidates must be able and willing to work
hybrid in-office 1-2 days a week from any of our Southern California ESA offices: Irvine, Los Angeles, Pasadena, Rancho Cucamonga, San Diego, Thousand Oaks, or Santa Barbara. Who You Are You have excellent field, writing, time/budget management, and organizational capabilities; agency coordination and client service experience; proficiency in management of archaeological and tribal cultural resources within the context of CEQA; experience with leading archaeological survey and testing projects, documentation, evaluation, and treatment of prehistoric and historic-period archaeological resources; and experience preparing MND and EIR sections and developing mitigation. You must hold a bachelor’s degree or higher in archaeology, geoarchaeology, or closely related field and possess the ability to lead survey crews and produce well-written and technically supported cultural resources documents. This position requires an ability to work collaboratively with clients and interdisciplinary teams to deliver projects on time and within budget in a fast-paced work environment. Excellent organizational and strong problem-solving skills required. You have a strong understanding of CEQA; some understanding of NEPA and Section 106 of the NHPA You must demonstrate a clear understanding of project management principles and practices and be responsible for the delivery of high-quality work products. Preference for candidates who have the knowledge, interest, & skillset to mentor junior staff members. You enjoy fieldwork and can walk long distances carrying a backpack;
and are able to lift at least 50 pounds . You are confident working outside, in remote and rural settings, as well as in urban environments. Physical outdoor work may include, but may not be limited to, work in all types of weather, traversing uneven ground and sometimes steep terrain in vegetated environments, agricultural fields, arid lands, and along stream banks. You may be exposed to inclement weather and uncomfortable working conditions. Some early morning, late night and/or weekend work, as well as long hours may be required. Fieldwork may be up to one week per month. Qualified candidates must have valid driver’s license with a clean record to perform surveys and other work-related tasks as needed. What You Will Do for ESA Independently manage and conduct archaeological resources assessments. Lead archaeological resources survey. Lead archaeological resources portions of multi-disciplinary projects engaged as part of a larger team of varied experts. Manage and conduct archival research, development of historic and cultural contexts, archaeological survey and resource documentation, resource evaluations, and impacts analysis meeting CEQA requirements. Serve as primary author of archaeological resource assessment reports and MND and EIR sections. Receive minimal direction for most tasks and receive direction on unusual or difficult assignments. Supervision of small project teams. Participate in and/or lead client meetings. Prepare draft scopes of work and budgets for small and mid-size projects and for selected tasks on large projects. Communicate with senior staff and teaming partners to support environmental analyses and permit compliance. Collaborate with architectural historians, paleontologists, and other specialists and incorporate work products into technical reports. Other ad-hoc tasks as needed What’s Special About ESA Joining ESA means becoming part of a close-knit team of environmental professionals who contribute to outstanding projects, improve environmental stewardship, and advance a more sustainable and resilient future for our communities and wild places. At ESA, we provide benefits such as medical, dental, and vision insurance (paid at 70% for you AND your family); annual allocations of company shares through our ESOP; a 401(k) plan with company match; and paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays, to name a few. We also offer specific programs to support you when you want to further your technical expertise, sharpen your business acumen, or help lead the next generation of employee-owners. We want to support you in reaching your career goals through tuition reimbursement, professional development bonuses, and attendance at conferences. What’s Special About Our California Cultural Resources Team Our Cultural Resources Team includes prehistoric and historical archaeologists, geoarchaeological specialists, tribal consultation specialists, architectural historians, historians, and paleontologists that provide expertise for many local, state, and federal agencies throughout California. Our work matters because we assist agencies in ensuring that our nation’s history and that of the tribal communities we work with are protected where possible and treated with respect when projects encroach on resources. We value creative thinking, teamwork, and multi-disciplinary and cross-disciplinary engagement and integration. ESA has established multiple pay ranges tailored to the economic factors in the geographies in which ESA staff reside. For this position, the range is approximately as listed based on our anticipated hiring locations as noted in the above job details. Actual compensation is determined by several factors including but not limited to an individual’s related experience, education, skills, and the city in which the applicant lives. $83,473 - $104,341 USD Who We Are We are a 100% employee-owned environmental consulting firm who values diversity and inclusion and celebrate the differences that make each of us unique. Our culture is built on mutual respect, recognizing that our variety of backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives leads to better solutions, which fosters our continued success for our employee-owners and clients. In accordance with ESA’s duty and responsibility to provide and maintain a safe workplace that is free of known hazards and to minimize the exposure to potential hazards, any employee who works from an ESA office or conducts any other in-person ESA work-related activity is required to submit their proof of vaccination status or have received an approved exemption and accommodation in states which this applies. If you are an applicant with a disability that requires a reasonable accommodation to complete any part of the application process or are limited in the ability—or unable to use—the online application system and need an alternative method for applying, you may contact our Human Resources Department via email:humanresources@esassoc.com for assistance. Please include the following in your message so we can promptly address your request: Full name The best method to contact you (phone number and/or email address) Title of Job Position Applied Description of your accommodation request ESA is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to a diverse and inclusive work environment. (EOEM/V/F/D) Create a Job Alert Interested in building your career at Environmental Science Associates? Get future opportunities sent straight to your email. Apply for this job
indicates a required field First Name * Last Name * Email * Phone * Resume/CV * Enter manually Accepted file types: pdf, doc, docx, txt, rtf Enter manually Accepted file types: pdf, doc, docx, txt, rtf LinkedIn Profile URL Website Can you provide the necessary documentation to prove that you are currently a U.S. citizen, permanent resident, or a foreign national with authorization to work in the United States? * Select... I am currently employed by the US Government/Military, including local, and state governments. * Select... Are you currently on or about to start military leave? * Select... Will you now or in the future require sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g. H-1B Visa status, or other Visa sponsorship)? * Select... Do you agree to receive mobile messages from us (ESA) in relation to this job application. Message frequency varies. Message and data rates may apply. Reply STOP to opt-out of future messaging. Reply HELP for help. View our Privacy & SMS Policy: https://esassoc.com/privacy-policy/ * Select... How did you hear about this role? If you were referred by an ESA employee, please include their name below. (IE: LinkedIn, Indeed, Glassdoor, ESA Employee name, etc) * What is your target salary range? * If your current and/or most recent employer was an AEC consulting firm, please select which firm from the following options. * Select... Were you referred by a current internal ESA Employee Owner? * Select... Do you attest that all the information submitted on your resume & application is true and factual to the best of your knowledge? * Select... Do you have 5+ years experience executing archaeological research surveys and technical document preparation? * Select... Do you have experience preparing MND and EIR sections and developing mitigation plans? * Select... Do you have a strong understanding of CEQA; some understanding of NEPA and Section 106 of the NHPA * Select... Are you located in the Southern California area and able to travel throughout the Socal Region as needed to support field work? * Select... Are you comfortable working hybrid in-office 1-2 days a week from any of our SoCal ESA office locations? * Select... Do you have a strong understanding of CEQA requirements? * Select... Voluntary Self-Identification
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Irvine, California, United States; Los Angeles, California, United States; Pasadena, California, United States; Rancho Cucamonga, California, United States; San Diego, California, United States; Thousand Oaks, California, United States Environmental Science Associates (ESA) is a 100% employee-owned environmental consulting firm. We plan, design, permit, mitigate, and restore for projects across our communities, infrastructure systems, open spaces, and wildlands. We are 50 years strong in 21 offices across California, the Pacific Northwest, and the Southeastern United States. ESA is seeking a highly qualified and experienced
mid-level Archaeologist
with
5+ years of experience
to manage projects for a growing group of cultural resources specialists within our Southern California Cultural Resources Group. The qualified candidate should have a demonstrated 5+ year history of executing archaeological research surveys and technical document preparation
as this hire will do so on a wide range of interesting projects throughout the region and will be part of an interdisciplinary team that includes staff from our Water, Energy, Community Development, Transportation, and Airports practices. This is a full-time exempt hybrid role. Qualified candidates must be able and willing to work
hybrid in-office 1-2 days a week from any of our Southern California ESA offices: Irvine, Los Angeles, Pasadena, Rancho Cucamonga, San Diego, Thousand Oaks, or Santa Barbara. Who You Are You have excellent field, writing, time/budget management, and organizational capabilities; agency coordination and client service experience; proficiency in management of archaeological and tribal cultural resources within the context of CEQA; experience with leading archaeological survey and testing projects, documentation, evaluation, and treatment of prehistoric and historic-period archaeological resources; and experience preparing MND and EIR sections and developing mitigation. You must hold a bachelor’s degree or higher in archaeology, geoarchaeology, or closely related field and possess the ability to lead survey crews and produce well-written and technically supported cultural resources documents. This position requires an ability to work collaboratively with clients and interdisciplinary teams to deliver projects on time and within budget in a fast-paced work environment. Excellent organizational and strong problem-solving skills required. You have a strong understanding of CEQA; some understanding of NEPA and Section 106 of the NHPA You must demonstrate a clear understanding of project management principles and practices and be responsible for the delivery of high-quality work products. Preference for candidates who have the knowledge, interest, & skillset to mentor junior staff members. You enjoy fieldwork and can walk long distances carrying a backpack;
and are able to lift at least 50 pounds . You are confident working outside, in remote and rural settings, as well as in urban environments. Physical outdoor work may include, but may not be limited to, work in all types of weather, traversing uneven ground and sometimes steep terrain in vegetated environments, agricultural fields, arid lands, and along stream banks. You may be exposed to inclement weather and uncomfortable working conditions. Some early morning, late night and/or weekend work, as well as long hours may be required. Fieldwork may be up to one week per month. Qualified candidates must have valid driver’s license with a clean record to perform surveys and other work-related tasks as needed. What You Will Do for ESA Independently manage and conduct archaeological resources assessments. Lead archaeological resources survey. Lead archaeological resources portions of multi-disciplinary projects engaged as part of a larger team of varied experts. Manage and conduct archival research, development of historic and cultural contexts, archaeological survey and resource documentation, resource evaluations, and impacts analysis meeting CEQA requirements. Serve as primary author of archaeological resource assessment reports and MND and EIR sections. Receive minimal direction for most tasks and receive direction on unusual or difficult assignments. Supervision of small project teams. Participate in and/or lead client meetings. Prepare draft scopes of work and budgets for small and mid-size projects and for selected tasks on large projects. Communicate with senior staff and teaming partners to support environmental analyses and permit compliance. Collaborate with architectural historians, paleontologists, and other specialists and incorporate work products into technical reports. Other ad-hoc tasks as needed What’s Special About ESA Joining ESA means becoming part of a close-knit team of environmental professionals who contribute to outstanding projects, improve environmental stewardship, and advance a more sustainable and resilient future for our communities and wild places. At ESA, we provide benefits such as medical, dental, and vision insurance (paid at 70% for you AND your family); annual allocations of company shares through our ESOP; a 401(k) plan with company match; and paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays, to name a few. We also offer specific programs to support you when you want to further your technical expertise, sharpen your business acumen, or help lead the next generation of employee-owners. We want to support you in reaching your career goals through tuition reimbursement, professional development bonuses, and attendance at conferences. What’s Special About Our California Cultural Resources Team Our Cultural Resources Team includes prehistoric and historical archaeologists, geoarchaeological specialists, tribal consultation specialists, architectural historians, historians, and paleontologists that provide expertise for many local, state, and federal agencies throughout California. Our work matters because we assist agencies in ensuring that our nation’s history and that of the tribal communities we work with are protected where possible and treated with respect when projects encroach on resources. We value creative thinking, teamwork, and multi-disciplinary and cross-disciplinary engagement and integration. ESA has established multiple pay ranges tailored to the economic factors in the geographies in which ESA staff reside. For this position, the range is approximately as listed based on our anticipated hiring locations as noted in the above job details. Actual compensation is determined by several factors including but not limited to an individual’s related experience, education, skills, and the city in which the applicant lives. $83,473 - $104,341 USD Who We Are We are a 100% employee-owned environmental consulting firm who values diversity and inclusion and celebrate the differences that make each of us unique. Our culture is built on mutual respect, recognizing that our variety of backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives leads to better solutions, which fosters our continued success for our employee-owners and clients. In accordance with ESA’s duty and responsibility to provide and maintain a safe workplace that is free of known hazards and to minimize the exposure to potential hazards, any employee who works from an ESA office or conducts any other in-person ESA work-related activity is required to submit their proof of vaccination status or have received an approved exemption and accommodation in states which this applies. If you are an applicant with a disability that requires a reasonable accommodation to complete any part of the application process or are limited in the ability—or unable to use—the online application system and need an alternative method for applying, you may contact our Human Resources Department via email:humanresources@esassoc.com for assistance. Please include the following in your message so we can promptly address your request: Full name The best method to contact you (phone number and/or email address) Title of Job Position Applied Description of your accommodation request ESA is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to a diverse and inclusive work environment. (EOEM/V/F/D) Create a Job Alert Interested in building your career at Environmental Science Associates? Get future opportunities sent straight to your email. Apply for this job
indicates a required field First Name * Last Name * Email * Phone * Resume/CV * Enter manually Accepted file types: pdf, doc, docx, txt, rtf Enter manually Accepted file types: pdf, doc, docx, txt, rtf LinkedIn Profile URL Website Can you provide the necessary documentation to prove that you are currently a U.S. citizen, permanent resident, or a foreign national with authorization to work in the United States? * Select... I am currently employed by the US Government/Military, including local, and state governments. * Select... Are you currently on or about to start military leave? * Select... Will you now or in the future require sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g. H-1B Visa status, or other Visa sponsorship)? * Select... Do you agree to receive mobile messages from us (ESA) in relation to this job application. Message frequency varies. Message and data rates may apply. Reply STOP to opt-out of future messaging. Reply HELP for help. View our Privacy & SMS Policy: https://esassoc.com/privacy-policy/ * Select... How did you hear about this role? If you were referred by an ESA employee, please include their name below. (IE: LinkedIn, Indeed, Glassdoor, ESA Employee name, etc) * What is your target salary range? * If your current and/or most recent employer was an AEC consulting firm, please select which firm from the following options. * Select... Were you referred by a current internal ESA Employee Owner? * Select... Do you attest that all the information submitted on your resume & application is true and factual to the best of your knowledge? * Select... Do you have 5+ years experience executing archaeological research surveys and technical document preparation? * Select... Do you have experience preparing MND and EIR sections and developing mitigation plans? * Select... Do you have a strong understanding of CEQA; some understanding of NEPA and Section 106 of the NHPA * Select... Are you located in the Southern California area and able to travel throughout the Socal Region as needed to support field work? * Select... Are you comfortable working hybrid in-office 1-2 days a week from any of our SoCal ESA office locations? * Select... Do you have a strong understanding of CEQA requirements? * Select... Voluntary Self-Identification
For government reporting purposes, we ask candidates to respond to the below self-identification survey.Completion of the form is entirely voluntary. Whatever your decision, it will not be considered in the hiringprocess or thereafter. Any information that you do provide will be recorded and maintained in aconfidential file. As set forth in Environmental Science Associates’s Equal Employment Opportunity policy,we do not discriminate on the basis of any protected group status under any applicable law. If you believe you belong to any of the categories of protected veterans listed below, please indicate by making the appropriate selection.As a government contractor subject to the Vietnam Era Veterans Readjustment Assistance Act (VEVRAA), we request this information in order to measurethe effectiveness of the outreach and positive recruitment efforts we undertake pursuant to VEVRAA. Classification of protected categoriesis as follows: A "disabled veteran" is one of the following: a veteran of the U.S. military, ground, naval or air service who is entitled to compensation (or who but for the receipt of military retired pay would be entitled to compensation) under laws administered by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs; or a person who was discharged or released from active duty because of a service-connected disability. A "recently separated veteran" means any veteran during the three-year period beginning on the date of such veteran's discharge or release from active duty in the U.S. military, ground, naval, or air service. An "active duty wartime or campaign badge veteran" means a veteran who served on active duty in the U.S. military, ground, naval or air service during a war, or in a campaign or expedition for which a campaign badge has been authorized under the laws administered by the Department of Defense. An "Armed forces service medal veteran" means a veteran who, while serving on active duty in the U.S. military, ground, naval or air service, participated in a United States military operation for which an Armed Forces service medal was awarded pursuant to Executive Order 12985. Select... Voluntary Self-Identification of Disability
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A disability is a condition that substantially limits one or more of your “major life activities.” If you have or have ever had such a condition, you are a person with a disability.
Disabilities include, but are not limited to: Alcohol or other substance use disorder (not currently using drugs illegally) Autoimmune disorder, for example, lupus, fibromyalgia, rheumatoid arthritis, HIV/AIDS Blind or low vision Cancer (past or present) Cardiovascular or heart disease Celiac disease Cerebral palsy Deaf or serious difficulty hearing Diabetes Disfigurement, for example, disfigurement caused by burns, wounds, accidents, or congenital disorders Epilepsy or other seizure disorder Gastrointestinal disorders, for example, Crohn's Disease, irritable bowel syndrome Intellectual or developmental disability Mental health conditions, for example, depression, bipolar disorder, anxiety disorder, schizophrenia, PTSD Missing limbs or partially missing limbs Mobility impairment, benefiting from the use of a wheelchair, scooter, walker, leg brace(s) and/or other supports Nervous system condition, for example, migraine headaches, Parkinson’s disease, multiple sclerosis (MS) Neurodivergence, for example, attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), autism spectrum disorder, dyslexia, dyspraxia, other learning disabilities Partial or complete paralysis (any cause) Pulmonary or respiratory conditions, for example, tuberculosis, asthma, emphysema Short stature (dwarfism) Traumatic brain injury
Disability Status Select... PUBLIC BURDEN STATEMENT: According to the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 no persons are required to respond to a collection of information unless such collection displays a valid OMB control number. This survey should take about 5 minutes to complete.
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