Temporary Archaeological Field Technician

Logan Simpson • Nevada, NV

5d • $22 - $26

About The Position

Logan Simpson is hiring a temporary Archaeological Field Technician to participate in survey projects near Reno, Nevada, with the possibility of working throughout Nevada and surrounding states. The position reports to the Salt Lake City office and involves pedestrian archaeological surveys as a crew member under the supervision of a field director or crew lead, primarily across the Great Basin and/or Southwest.

The role requires outdoor work in extreme temperatures and remote locations; camping may be required. Field sessions may last up to eight consecutive days, and technicians must be able to work out of town and walk up to 10 miles per day over steep terrain for extended periods.

Compensation is $22–$26 per hour, depending on experience and education. For applicable Federal projects subject to SCA rates, pay will be at the prevailing wage or GSA-contracted SCA rate, including applicable fringe benefits. 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. Eligible temporary staff may receive a retention bonus, a $150 field gear stipend, paid sick leave, and access to a healthcare program through ACRA.

Logan Simpson is a multidisciplinary consulting firm founded in 1990, with more than 150 professionals across six western U.S. offices. Its work includes environmental planning, cultural resource management, community planning, and landscape architecture. The firm emphasizes integrity, creativity, excellence, empowerment, stewardship, teamwork, inclusion, belonging, and respect.

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 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 clean driving record.

Nice To Haves

• Residence in or near Reno, Nevada.
• Completion of an accredited field school.
• Bachelor's degree in Anthropology or Archaeology, in progress or completed.
• Experience with iOS devices.

Responsibilities

• Participate as a crew member in pedestrian archaeological surveys throughout the Great Basin and/or Southwest.
• Work under the supervision of a field director or crew lead.

Benefits

• For eligible temporary staff: retention bonus program, $150 field gear stipend, paid sick leave, and eligibility for a healthcare program through ACRA.
• 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 for hotel-based projects.
• Applicable fringe benefits for Federal projects subject to SCA rates.

What This Job Offers

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