As-Needed Archaeological Field Technician - Central Coast

Dudek • Santa Barbara, CA

4d • $21 - $31

About The Position

Dudek is seeking qualified, experienced Archaeological Field Technicians for archaeological projects in Santa Barbara, San Luis Obispo, Monterey, and Santa Cruz Counties on California’s Central Coast. The role involves archaeological survey, excavation, laboratory, and construction monitoring work and requires basic archaeological field and laboratory skills. Additional assignments may be available for qualified individuals who work well with the team. Compensation is based on education and experience.

During monitoring, technicians communicate on site with construction and Native American personnel and maintain daily logs documenting construction activities, communications, and future plans. Survey work involves coordinating with the crew leader, taking scientific photographs and measurements, identifying artifacts, and recording resources. During excavation, technicians work collaboratively to identify and effectively document buried resources.

The position includes outdoor project-site work and may also involve an office-based environment. Site conditions can include excessive noise, uneven walking surfaces, extreme weather, and moving vehicles and equipment. As-needed and part-time employees are eligible for the 401(k) plan, sick leave, and the Employee Assistance Program; additional medical benefits and ESOP participation may be available subject to minimum hours worked.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Archaeology, Anthropology, or a closely related field.
• Valid driver’s license and active personal automobile liability insurance by the first day of employment.
• Ability to safely operate a 4WD vehicle.
• Physical ability to carry equipment and supplies weighing up to 40 lbs. and walk or hike for long hours during fieldwork.
• Willingness to travel to project locations for several consecutive days.

Nice To Haves

• Completed an accredited field school certification.
• Previous archaeological survey experience in California, the Desert West, the Pacific Northwest, and/or the Mid-Atlantic, including experience recording a variety of site and isolate types in the respective region(s).
• Experience with a wide range of archaeological field methods, including pedestrian survey, testing/evaluation, and monitoring.
• Understanding of and willingness to safely accommodate difficult weather and other environmental conditions and challenges.
• Ability to operate field equipment, including GPS equipment, cameras, and tablets.
• Knowledge of and experience using ESRI Collector and/or Field Maps.

Responsibilities

• Perform archaeological surveys, excavations, and monitoring.
• During archaeological monitoring, communicate on site with construction and Native American personnel.
• Maintain daily logs documenting construction activities, communications, and future plans.
• During survey work, communicate with the crew leader to confirm understanding of instructions and site-specific information.
• Conduct scientific photography, measurement, artifact identification, and resource recordation.
• Work collaboratively during excavation to identify buried resources and document them effectively.

Benefits

• Eligible for the 401(k) plan.
• Sick leave.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Option of medical benefits and ESOP participation, subject to meeting minimum hours worked during the 12-month look-back measurement period.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level