Archaeological Field Technician (Field Based)

Education, Government & Non-Profit
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • B.A. in Anthropology or related field; M.A. preferred
  • At least 2 years of field experience in cultural resources management
  • 1+ years of construction monitoring experience
  • Proficient in identifying and recording cultural resources
  • Experience with ESRI products and archaeological field techniques
  • Ability to work outdoors in various conditions and terrains
  • Valid driver's license and off-road driving experience

Responsibilities

  • Walk long distances and carry equipment on varied terrain
  • Conduct archaeological monitoring during construction
  • Document and update cultural resource records
  • Maintain and submit accurate field notes
  • Collaborate with ERM staff and external teams
  • Follow health and safety protocols
  • Perform subsurface excavations and screen soils

Benefits

  • Paid time off
  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • 401(k) retirement plan
  • Life and disability insurance
Full Job Description
ERM is hiring an Archaeological Field Technician to support future needs of survey efforts for projects located in Fresno, CA. Archaeological Field Technicians will assist with or conduct archaeological field surveys and/or construction monitoring. This is a full-time (40-60 hours per week) limited-term role with a duration of six months, extendable.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Walk long distances (up to 10 miles per day) across varied terrain under adverse conditions, including inclement weather and wildlife encounters; and lift and carry equipment weighing up to 50 lbs.;
  • Conduct archaeological monitoring during construction to minimize impacts to cultural resources
  • Document newly recorded cultural resources and updating previously recorded resources;
  • Maintain and submit accurate field notes
  • Coordinate and communicate effectively with ERM staff, client, contractors, and subconsultants.
  • Adhere to all applicable health and safety policies, procedures, and project requirements
  • Conduct shovel testing and other subsurface excavations, screen excavated soils, and perform additional duties as assigned


REQUIRED
  • B.A. in Anthropology or related fields is required, and M.A. in Anthropology or related fields preferred
  • 2+ years of relevant field experience in cultural resources management
  • Ability to travel extensively throughout Northern and Southern California, as well as other neighboring states
  • 1+ years of construction monitoring experience
  • Ability to identify and record precontact and historic cultural resources
  • Experience and familiarity with computers, smart devices, and use of ESRI products (ArcGIS Field Maps and Survey 123)
  • Experience with site testing (e.g., Shovel Test Pits (STPs) and Shovel Test Units (STUs))
  • Archaeological field school or prior archaeological field survey experience;
  • Ability to work outdoors in variable weather conditions and on varied terrain;
  • Experience in the Mojave Desert and/or Great Basin is preferred
  • Working knowledge of archaeological survey and monitoring protocols;
  • Ability to work in the field for extended periods of time;
  • Willingness to work in remote and/or rural areas;
  • Ability to work independently and as a part of a crew;
  • Must have valid driver's license;
  • Off-road driving experience;
  • Crew lead/chief experience is preferred
  • Qualified to serve as an NPS and/or BLM Field Director in California, Nevada, or Arizona preferred


For the Archaeological Field Technician position, we anticipate the annual base pay of $73,207 - $95,761 $35.19/hr - $46.03/hr USD, limited-term, non-exempt. An employee's pay position within this range will be based on several factors including, but not limited to, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, geographic location, performance, shift, travel requirements, sales or revenue-based metrics, and business or organizational needs. We also may have instances where employee's fall outside of the range based on the factors noted above. This job may be eligible for bonus pay (casual and fixed term/Flexforce employees are NOT bonus eligible).

We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off, medical, dental, vision, 401(k), life & disability insurance to benefits eligible* employees.

*Benefits Eligibility is limited to Regular employees regularly scheduled to work 20 or more hours per week. Fixed-Term employees (including Flexforce) who are regularly scheduled to work 20 hours a week or more are eligible for a limited benefits package. Casual employees are NOT benefits eligible. See your recruiter for more details.

You can apply for this role through https://www.erm.com/careers/apply/ or through the internal careers portal if you are a current employee.

Note: No amount of pay is considered to be wages or compensation until such amount is earned, determinable, and payable. The amount and availability of any bonus, commission, or any other form of compensation that are allocable to a particular employee remains in the Company's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified at the Company's sole discretion, consistent with the law.

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