Cultural Resources Specialist - Archaeologist

Parametrix • Emeryville, CA • $100k - $135k / year • 1w ago

Cultural Resources Specialist - Archaeologist

About Parametrix

Parametrix is a 100% employee-owned consulting firm helping clients deliver resilient infrastructure, vibrant and livable communities, and environmentally sustainable solutions.

We are a team of professional construction managers, engineers, management consultants, planners, scientists, and surveyors dedicated to delivering outstanding client service. We build lasting partnerships and collaborate with our clients to envision possibilities and create tomorrow, together.

We are committed to being a Best Place to Work, offering hybrid work environments that promote meaningful connections, support work-life balance, and encourage career development. With excellent benefits, employee ownership, and a collaborative culture, Parametrix creates a supportive and enriching workplace.

About the Role

We are looking for a Cultural Resources Specialist (Archaeologist) to join our Cultural Resources team in California.

In this role, you will perform a variety of cultural resources tasks to support and help grow the California Cultural Resources team. As part of the Cultural Resources group, you will report to the California Cultural Resources Director and work with multi-disciplinary project teams in a hybrid work environment.

You Will:

Lead the design, implementation, and supervision of archaeological and historical surveys, site evaluations, and impact mitigations.
Serve as a Principal Investigator, assuring technical quality of processes, methods, and products associated with field and research work.
Write and edit technical regulatory compliance reports, research designs, and data-recovery/mitigation plans.
Assume project management responsibilities, including planning, scheduling, budgeting, and coordinating detailed phases of large-scale projects.
Act as a liaison with clients and agencies while providing professional mentorship to less experienced cultural resources staff.

Travel and perform fieldwork throughout California, including work in remote areas and variable terrain and weather conditions.

You Have:

Master’s degree (M.A. or M.S.) in Anthropology, Archaeology, or a closely related field.
Current status as a Registered Professional Archaeologist (RPA).
Significant experience conducting analyses for review under Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act, CEQA, and NEPA.
Proven experience acting as a Field Director for archaeological surveys, testing, and data recovery projects.
9+ years of related experience and/or training in cultural resources management.
Ability to qualify as a Principal Investigator for archaeological investigations on state and federal lands.

Compensation Information: Base salary for this position is in the range of $100,000-$135,000.

Compensation is determined by factors such as education, experience, location, and role. As employee-owners, we are eligible for performance-based bonuses and our salaries are reviewed annually. Our compensation structure prioritizes transparency and internal pay equity.

Why Join Parametrix?

Employee Ownership & Great Benefits: As a 100% employee-owned company, you will share in and contribute to Parametrix's success. You will earn stock in your Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) account and be an important contributor to our collective achievements.

Our Benefits include:

Comprehensive Healthcare (medical, dental, vision, short- & long-term disability insurance)
Employee Stock Ownership Plan (financial profit sharing)
Performance-based bonuses
401(k) Plan
Paid Time Off (both vacation & sick/wellness time accruals)
Paid Holidays
Parental Bonding Leave

Exciting, Award-Winning Project Work: Our work earns recognition for its innovation and positive impact on communities, giving you the opportunity to contribute to projects that make a difference. Learn more at https://www.parametrix.com/our-work/

Flexible Work Arrangements: We understand the importance of work-life balance and offer flexible work arrangements to support our employee-owners' diverse needs. Whether it is hybrid, remote, or in-office, we provide options that allow you to work in a way that best suits your lifestyle while staying connected and engaged with your team.

Our Commitment to You

Parametrix is committed to being an inclusive workplace, where team members of all backgrounds and experiences are welcome. As an equal opportunity employer, it is our policy and culture to provide opportunities to all persons based on merit and fitness to perform job duties. Employment decisions are based solely on business needs, job requirements, and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion, creed, national or ethnic origin, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, religion, age (40 or older, as protected under the ADEA), disability (including physical, mental, or sensory), genetic information (including testing and characteristics), protected veteran status, or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws or regulations.

At Parametrix, we are dedicated to encouraging an inclusive and accessible workplace. If you need any accommodations during the application or interview process, please let us know, and we will work with you to ensure your needs are met. We welcome and encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply.

Ready to join us?

Visit our careers site at https://www.parametrix.com/careers/ to apply and view all available opportunities at Parametrix.

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