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Far Western is a leading cultural resources consulting firm specializing in archaeology, anthropology, and heritage management. Since 1979, we’ve partnered with private industry, government agencies, tribal organizations, and nonprofits to support responsible environmental review and compliance.
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McGuire Publishes in Terrain
In his recent publication, one of Far Western's founders, Kelly McGuire, reminds us of why we all love to do what we do. This thought-provoking essay explores the intersections of time, landscape, and humanity while broadening readers' understanding of wh
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Vickie Clay awarded the NAA Silver Trowel Lifetime Achievement
Congratulations to Vickie Clay for winning the 2023 Silver Trowel Award from the Nevada Archaeological Association (NAA). The Silver Trowel Lifetime Achievement Award is presented to professionals who have displayed professionalism and ethics during their
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Archaeology Reveals Past Lives of Bay Area Native Tribe: Phil Gross and Far Western Produce National PBS Documentary
Charlene Nimjeh (Muwekma Ohlone Tribe Leader), Monica Arellano and Brian Byrd examine artifacts at Far Western's lab Time Has Many Voices, a film created by Phil Gross and Far Western's Brian Byrd, to be aired on PBS stations around the country as part of
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Publication of Seven Thousand Years of Native American History in the Sacramento Valley
Far Western is pleased to announce the publication of Seven Thousand Years of Native American History in the Sacramento Valley: Results of Archaeological Investigations Near Hamilton City, California, by Dr. William R. Hildebrandt and Kelly R. McGuire, wi
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Archaeology Education for the Visually-impaired Community
Following the 2017 Nuns Fire in the Napa region, a PG&E forester uncovered artifacts that are currently being used to help educate the members of the Visually-impaired community about the regions past. In a joint effort, PG&E partners and Far Western Prin
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McGuire earns the SCA Baumhoff Award
At the 2022 SCA Annual meeting, Kelly McGuire, one of Far Western's founders, was awarded the Martin A. Baumhoff Special Achievement Award. Here's a bit of what Bill Hildebrandt had to say about presenting Kelly with this award: "This award is for people
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Newest Additions to the Principal Team
We are excited to announce that Shannon DeArmond, Phil Kaijankoski, and Cassidy DeBaker will be joining Far Western as company principals this fall. They join Kelly McGuire, Jeff Rosenthal, Craig Young, Jay King, Paul Brandy, Daron Duke, Adie Whitaker, an
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Accessible Archaeology
Translation: Oregon, Wappo Territory, Pacific Ocean, California, Nevada, Baja California In October of 2017, numerous wildfires driven by high winds burned over 200,000 acres in Northern California. One of these, the Nuns Fire, burned over 56,000 acres in
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Sharon Waechter - 30 Years at Far Western
After 30 years at Far Western, our esteemed colleague Sharon A. Waechter is retiring. Sharon's collaboration and leadership in Native American archaeology, historical archaeology, and public outreach, as well as her editorial skill, exemplify the hard wor
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Jay King, Far Western President
We are happy to share that Jay King has been elected the new President of Far Western. Jay has worked as an archaeologist in California and the Great Basin since 1991; he began working at Far Western in 1999 and became a principal at the company in 2015.
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Salary insights
Compensation ranges based on this company's open jobs
Median
$65k
Typical range
$60k – $80k
Open positions
4
1
Jobs
Principal
100%
| Level | Jobs | Median | Typical range |
|---|---|---|---|
| Principal | 1 | $80k | $80k |
Highest paying role
Archaeological Principal Investigator – Owyhee County, Idaho
$80k
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Growth
Hiring Momentum
28/100
Slowing
Open positions
4
0 opened / 0 closed in 30 days
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Every ~4 hours
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The percentage next to each role is its share of the company's job openings over the last 90 days; the arrow shows the shift versus the previous period.
Field & Service
75% ▲
Operations
25% ▲
Actively hiring for Field & Service (+3 in 30 days)
Offices
Where the company hires and what each office is for
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2
Hiring now
2
Countries
1
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Carson City
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Carson City
United States
2 open roles 2 posted in 90 days $65k Avg Salary
hires for Field & Service
Davis
United States
1 open roles 1 posted in 90 days $60k Avg Salary
hires for Field & Service