Archaeological Field Technician (On-Call)

Environmental Science Associates • San Diego, CA

4d • $24 - $34

About The Position

Environmental Science Associates (ESA), a 100% employee-owned environmental consulting firm, is seeking on-call Archaeological Field Technicians in Southern California. Technicians support field projects by monitoring construction activities and identifying archaeological and/or paleontological resources. The role involves working on active construction sites, coordinating with construction personnel, and interacting with Native American monitors. Candidates should be familiar with archaeological materials common to Southern California and DPR forms; preference is given to applicants with at least one year of field experience or relevant academic field experience in the region.

The position involves fieldwork at locations throughout Southern California and requires openness to travel for projects and site visits. Work may take place in remote, rural, or urban settings, and in varied terrain and weather conditions. Some night and weekend work may be required, and technicians may work near heavy equipment. Mileage and travel reimbursements are provided consistent with the project contract.

ESA’s Cultural Resources Team includes archaeologists, geoarchaeological specialists, tribal consultation specialists, architectural historians, historians, and paleontologists. The team supports local, state, and federal agencies and works to protect and respectfully treat the history of the nation and tribal communities. ESA describes its broader mission as advancing environmental stewardship and a sustainable, resilient future.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in archaeology, anthropology, paleontology, geology, or a related field.
• Ability to perform aspects of archaeological and/or paleontological monitoring.
• Familiarity with active construction sites and archaeological materials common to Southern California; experience completing DPR forms or relevant knowledge is sought.
• Ability to use app-based software for field recordation and mapping.
• Ability and willingness to travel for projects and site visits.
• Ability to walk long distances carrying a backpack and lift at least 50 pounds.
• Ability to work outdoors in varied weather, terrain, and settings, including remote and rural locations and urban environments.
• Valid driver’s license and experience driving four-wheel-drive vehicles off-road.
• Ability to work some nights and/or weekends.
• Must live within a commutable distance of Southern California ESA office locations.

Nice To Haves

• At least one year of field experience or relevant academic field experience in Southern California.

Responsibilities

• Monitor construction activities and identify archaeological and/or paleontological resources.
• Communicate effectively with construction crews and project personnel.
• Write and maintain daily survey, monitoring, recordation, and cataloging logs.
• Use electronic data collection tools and GIS mapping applications for field documentation.
• Coordinate with construction personnel and interact with Native American monitors.
• Perform other ad-hoc tasks as needed.

Benefits

• Eligible to participate in ESA’s sick leave program.
• May be eligible to participate in the employee stock ownership program, subject to plan eligibility requirements.
• May be eligible to participate in the tax-deferred 401(k) plan, subject to plan eligibility requirements.
• Mileage and travel reimbursements for project travel, consistent with the project contract.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level