CareerPlan

Field Archaeologist - On-Call (Northern California)

Sacramento, CA, USFull-time$50k–$104k2026-10-22 → 2026-11-09

Core

Assist senior archaeologists in fieldwork including survey, testing, evaluation, data recovery, and construction monitoring, with potential duties in lab analysis and report preparation.

Role type

Field Archaeologist (On-Call/Temporary)

Builds

Archaeological data and reports for environmental compliance projects

Domain

Environmental consulting / Archaeology

Required skills

Artifact identification (precontact/historic), field surveying, data recovery, construction monitoring, detailed field note-taking, valid driver's license, HAZWOPER training

Preferred skills

Northern/Central California field experience, paleontological monitoring, Mission-era archaeology, osteology, cross-training in related fields

Technologies

Computers, smart devices

Responsibilities

Conduct archaeological surveys and testing, monitor construction sites for artifacts, recover and analyze data, prepare field notes and assist with reports, travel to various sites in Northern California

Seniority

Entry-level to Mid-level, On-Call/Temporary