Environmental Science Associates (ESA) is looking for a Senior Field Archaeologist to join our team in our Northwest Region.

Who We Are

We are a 100% employee-owned environmental consulting firm that values diversity and inclusion and celebrates 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 employees and clients.

Who You Are

You are an experienced Senior Field Archaeologist with a minimum of 10 years of experience in leading and conducting archaeological surveys, testing, data recovery, analysis, and reporting in the Pacific Northwest.

You are Secretary of the Interior qualified in Archaeology, and able to hold Bureau of Reclamation and Bureau of Land Management ARPA permits for the Columbia Basin region.

You hold a master's degree or higher in archaeology/anthropology or related field.

You have a demonstrated ability to use app-based software for field recordation and mapping.

You enjoy fieldwork, can walk long distances carrying a backpack; and lift at least 40 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 forested environments, fields, arid lands, along stream banks, and in coastal/intertidal areas. Some night and/or weekend work may be required.

What You Will Do

As a Senior Field Archaeologist, you will support field projects in Washington and Oregon as a variable part-time employee. You will lead and conduct archaeological surveys, testing, data recovery, analysis, and reporting.

Successful candidates will fulfill the following duties:

• Leading archaeological survey teams of various sizes;
• Effectively communicate with project personnel;
• Write and maintain written daily surveys, monitoring, recordation, and cataloging logs, including utilizing electronic data collection tools and GIS mapping applications.

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 $26.26 - $38.08 per hour based on our anticipated hiring locations as noted in the above job details. Actual compensation is also determined by several factors including but not limited to an individual's related experience, education, skills, and the city in which the applicant lives.

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.

You are eligible to participate in ESA's sick leave program. You may be eligible to participate in our employee stock ownership program and tax deferred 401(k) plan if you meet the eligibility requirements for these plans.

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.

ESA is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to a diverse and inclusive work environment. (EOE M/V/F/D)