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Below are the current listings for employment opportunities with Sierra Forensic Consulting. Please reach out to Shane@SierraForensicConsulting.com with a full resume/CV for consideration.
Job Title: Senior Archaeologist
Posted 11/03/26
Resume Review: 11/13/25
Duties
• Consulting on the identification and evaluation of potential heritage sites within construction project areas, ensuring compliance with Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act and related federal regulations.
• Apply museum-science methodologies to identify, inventory, and catalogue artifacts; maintain accurate field/lab documentation, site records, and chain-of-custody.
• Create and maintain GIS/GPS mapping and associated metadata to support field interpretation and reporting; prepare site forms and technical inputs to reports.
• Utilizing proficiency in Ground-Penetrating Radar (GPR) data acquisition and interpretation as well as digital field data platforms and QA/QC workflows.
• Collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to ensure accurate reporting, preservation of cultural resources, and development of internal protocols for artifact management and site evaluation.
• Perform other closely related professional tasks as assigned.
Minimum Requirements
• Education: Master’s degree in archaeology, anthropology, cultural resources
management, heritage/museum science, or a closely related field.
• Experience: Professional archaeology/cultural experience in N. America, NHPA Section 106, GIS/GPS mapping, GPR acquisition and interpretation,
and digital field data & QA.
Terms
Employment: Full-time, 40 hours per week.
Job location:
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2. American River Common Features (ARCF), Natomas Basin - Reach A: 2500 Venture Oaks Way, Ste. 100, Sacramento, CA 95833
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3. Any other locations in Northern California as needed
Frequent travels to worksites required
Hourly Wage: $33.17–$42.60 per hour
Benefits:
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Health Insurance: Employer-sponsored medical, dental, and vision
coverage.
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Retirement Plan: 401(k) plan with employer contributions.
Employer Contact
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Employer: Sierra Forensic Consulting, Inc.
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Location: 24020 Forest Avenue, Colfax, CA 95713
Contact:
o Shane Meston
o shane@sierraforensicconsulting.com
o Phone #: (707) 338-1718
