Job Description

We have an immediate opening for a  Full, Part Time, or On-Call Archaeologist  in our Folsom office with a desire to be part of a close-knit and energetic multidisciplinary environmental team. This individual will work closely with our two Principal archaeologists to become an established and integral part of our Cultural Management Team. We are seeking an individual with a minimum of 5 years’ experience  who will be responsible for leading the cultural resource identification and evaluation efforts associated with projects, including field surveys, archival research, Native American Tribal Government consultation, and cultural report drafting needed to comply with both the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) regulations.

Dokken has provided environmental and cultural resource services for over 18 years. We deliver innovative environmental and engineering solutions for local, state, and federally funded public works projects. Our core focus is infrastructure: roadways, bridges, highways and interchanges, water/irrigation facilities, bicycle and pedestrian paths, dams, and other public facility projects.

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Minimum Requirements:

• Must have completed an archaeological field school.
• Must have completed a BA or BS in anthropology, archaeology, history, or cultural resource management.
• An MA is preferred.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in cultural resource management/archaeology, preferably in California, including:
  • Archaeological Field Survey
  • Extended Phase I Presence/Absence Testing
  • Report Writing (sole author preferred)
  • Native American Consultation
  • Historical Groups Consultation
  • Archival Research
  • GPS/GIS data collection and mapping
  • Knowledge of federal and California environmental laws (i.e., Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act, NEPA, and CEQA).
  • Experience with public works projects, transportation projects, and/or the Caltrans Section 106 process, is preferred.

Duties, As Directed:

• Conducting literature research and record searches
• Coordinating Native American consultation
• Leading archaeological field surveys and preparing site documentation
• Conducting archaeological excavation (testing and data recovery)
• Writing cultural reports including, but not limited to, Caltrans-formatted cultural reports
• Working with clients, regulatory authorities, and subconsultants
• Assisting with the development and implementation of mitigation and monitoring reporting programs

FLSA Status:  Full-Time Exempt**

Compensation:  Competitive salary ranging from $ 80,000- $ 130,000 DOE.

Full, Part-Time or On Call Archeologist

Location:  In-person at the Folsom HQ office.

Intermittent travel throughout the State will be required.

*Benefits:

Benefit eligibility is dependent upon classification

• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) and holidays
• Exceptional medical, dental, vision, and wellness programs.
• 401(k) Profit Sharing Plan with industry-leading  employer match of 9%
• Annual Stock Accrual  in Dokken’s Employee Stock Ownership Plan
• Life, accidental death, and long-term disability insurance (auto-enrollment and voluntary options available)

Additional Perks:

• Professional development opportunities (memberships, conferences, etc.)
• Training and tuition reimbursement
• Professional registration, permits and licensing sponsorship
• Employee appreciation, recognition, and social events
• Volunteer opportunities (road and creek clean ups, community service days, etc.)

Date Posted : 07/01/2024

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement:

Dokken Engineering is committed to providing a workplace free from discrimination or harassment. No one shall be discriminated against based on age, disability, sex, race, national origin, religion or belief, gender reassignment, marriage/civil partnership, pregnancy/maternity, sexual orientation, military service, or political affiliation.

We are an inclusive organization that actively promotes equality of opportunity for all with the right mix of talent, skills, and potential. We welcome applications from a wide range of candidates. Selection for roles will be based on individual merit alone.

If you would like to be a part of our team, e-mail your resume and cover letter to  adunay@dokkenengineering.com or jobs@dokkenengineering.com

We look forward to meeting you!

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $80,000.00 - $130,000.00 per year

Work Location: In person

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