As-Needed Archaeological Field Technician - Northern California

Dudek • Sacramento, CA

3d

About The Position

Dudek is seeking qualified, experienced Archaeological Field Technicians for archaeological projects throughout California on an on-call/as-needed basis. Immediate needs are in Northern and Central California, with additional opportunities elsewhere in California and other states. Candidates may be connected with the Oakland, Sacramento, Auburn, or Santa Cruz offices; proximity to an office is not required. The position involves archaeological survey, excavation, and monitoring, with fieldwork and project-site visits. Employees may work outdoors or in an office-based environment and are expected to communicate and collaborate effectively with crew leaders, construction personnel, Native American personnel, and teammates. Compensation is $21.00–$31.00 per hour, with final compensation based on factors including related experience, education, certifications, skills, and work location. As-needed employees are eligible for a 401(k), sick leave, and an Employee Assistance Program. Additional medical benefits and ESOP participation may be available if minimum hours are met during the applicable 12-month measurement period. Successful candidates must pass a pre-employment drug test and background check and have U.S. work authorization.

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 pounds and walk or hike for long hours during fieldwork.
• Willingness to travel to project locations for several consecutive days.
• Ability to pass a pre-employment drug test and background check.
• U.S. work authorization.
• Ability to bend, squat, climb ladders, and lift up to 35 pounds unassisted or 50 pounds with a team lift.
• Ability to walk or trek long distances over uneven terrain and work outdoors in extreme weather conditions.

Nice To Haves

• Accredited field school certification.
• Previous archaeological survey experience in California, the Desert West, the Pacific Northwest, and/or the Mid-Atlantic.
• Experience recording a variety of site and isolate types in the relevant regions.
• Experience with a wide range of archaeological field methods, including pedestrian survey, testing/evaluation, and monitoring.
• Ability to operate field equipment, including GPS equipment, cameras, and tablets.
• Knowledge of and experience using ESRI Collector and/or Field Maps.

Responsibilities

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

Benefits

• 401(k) plan for as-needed and part-time employees.
• Sick leave for as-needed and part-time employees.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for as-needed and part-time employees.
• Medical benefits may be available if minimum hours are met during the 12-month look-back measurement period.
• ESOP participation may be available if minimum hours are met during the 12-month look-back measurement period.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time