Temporary Archaeological Field Technicians

Logan Simpson • Salt Lake City, UT

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About The Position

Logan Simpson is hiring temporary Archaeological Field Technicians for upcoming work in Utah and Nevada, based out of its Salt Lake City office. Technicians will participate in pedestrian archaeological surveys across the Great Basin and/or Southwest as crew members under the supervision of a field director or crew lead. The role requires outdoor work in remote locations and extreme temperatures, with camping possible, and may involve walking up to 10 miles per day over steep terrain. Field sessions may last up to eight consecutive days, and out-of-town work is required.

The position pays $22–$26 per hour, depending on experience. Per diem is provided for non-local fieldwork at $68 per day for hotel-based projects and $120 per day for camping-based projects. Logan Simpson provides single-occupancy hotel rooms for hotel-based projects. Temporary staff may be eligible for paid sick leave, eight paid holidays, a healthcare program through ACRA, a field gear stipend, and a retention bonus program, subject to eligibility.

Logan Simpson is a multidisciplinary consulting firm founded in 1990, with more than 150 professionals across six offices in the western United States. Its work includes environmental planning, cultural resource management, community planning, and landscape architecture. The firm describes integrity, creativity, excellence, empowerment, stewardship, and teamwork as its values and states its commitment to an inclusive workplace and equal opportunity.

Requirements

• Education and/or experience in the Great Basin or Southwest.
• Ability to identify archaeological artifacts and features.
• Ability to work outdoors in extreme temperatures and remote locations; camping may be required.
• Ability to walk up to 10 miles per day over steep terrain for extended periods.
• Willingness to work field sessions of up to eight consecutive days.
• Ability and willingness to work out of town.
• Proficiency with electronic devices such as smartphones and tablets for digital data collection.
• Ability to work cooperatively with crew members and supervisors.
• Valid driver's license and a clean driving record.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with the iOS operating system.
• Bachelor's degree in Anthropology or Archaeology, in process or completed.
• Completion of an accredited field school.

Responsibilities

• Participate as a crew member in pedestrian archaeological surveys throughout the Great Basin and/or Southwest, under the supervision of a field director or crew lead.
• Interact and work well as a team member.
• Work cooperatively with crew members and supervisors.

Benefits

• Paid sick leave for eligible temporary staff.
• Eight paid holidays.
• Eligibility for a healthcare program through ACRA (American Cultural Resources Association).
• A $150 field gear stipend for eligible temporary staff.
• Retention bonus program for eligible temporary staff.
• Per diem for non-local fieldwork: $68 per day for hotel-based projects and $120 per day for camping-based projects.
• Single-occupancy hotel rooms provided for hotel-based projects.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed