As-Needed Archaeological Field Technician - Northern California

Dudek • Sacramento, CA

4d • $21 - $31

About The Position

Dudek is seeking qualified, experienced Archaeological Field Technicians for archaeological projects throughout California and, at times, other states. The work is on an on-call/as-needed basis, with immediate needs in Northern and Central California. Candidates may be connected with the Oakland, Sacramento, Auburn, or Santa Cruz offices; proximity to an office is not a determining factor.

The role involves archaeological survey, excavation, and monitoring. During monitoring, technicians communicate on site with construction and Native American personnel and maintain daily logs describing construction activities, communications, and future plans. Survey work includes following crew-leader instructions, scientific photography, measurement, artifact identification, and resource recordation. Excavation work requires effective teamwork, identification of buried resources, and documentation.

The position operates in outdoor project settings and may also involve office-based work. Project visits can include excessive noise, uneven surfaces, extreme weather, and moving vehicles and equipment. As-needed and part-time employees are eligible for a 401(k) plan, sick leave, and the Employee Assistance Program; additional medical benefits and ESOP participation may be available if minimum hours-worked requirements are met. Candidates must have U.S. work authorization and pass a pre-employment drug test and background check.

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.
• 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.
• Ability to pass a pre-employment drug test and background check.
• U.S. work authorization.

Nice To Haves

• 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 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.
• Maintain daily logs detailing construction activities, communications, and future plans.
• During survey work, communicate with the crew leader to confirm instructions and site-specific information.
• Perform scientific photography, measurements, artifact identification, and recordation of resources.
• Work collaboratively during excavation, identify buried resources, and document them effectively.

Benefits

• Eligible as-needed and part-time employees may participate in the 401(k) plan.
• Sick leave.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Medical benefits and ESOP participation may be available to employees who meet minimum hours worked during the 12-month look-back measurement period.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time