As-Needed Archaeological Field Technicians

Rincon Consultants, Inc • Fresno, CA

8d • $24 - $37 • Onsite

About The Position

We are an award-winning California-based environmental consulting firm with 550+ professionals and more than 30 years of experience serving clients in transportation, energy, water, infrastructure, private development, and government sectors. Our mission is to deliver practical, science-based environmental and planning solutions that support communities, infrastructure, and natural systems. As a people-centric organization, we value collaboration, fairness, and transparency, and are committed to fostering a workplace that supports both personal and professional growth while offering robust career opportunities. We are especially proud of our recent Great Place To Work® certification, which reflects an independent assessment of our culture and our team member experiences.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Archaeology, Anthropology, or a related discipline.
• One or more years of professional archaeological field experience.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently in the field while exercising sound professional judgment.
• Experience using GPS equipment such as Trimble or Garmin for archaeological data collection.
• Ability to work in physically demanding outdoor environments, including hiking up to 10-12 miles per day while carrying approximately 25 pounds.
• Availability to support extended field assignments lasting approximately 10-12 consecutive days as needed.
• Ability to travel to project locations and maintain reliable transportation.
• Excellent organizational and documentation skills.

Nice To Haves

• A Master's degree may substitute for one year of professional experience.
• Knowledge of California prehistoric and historic archaeology.
• Previous experience supporting utility clients, including PG&E, Southern California Edison, SDG&E, SoCalGas, or similar organizations.
• Professional archaeological fieldwork completed within California.
• Familiarity with CEQA, NHPA, and other applicable cultural resource regulations.

Responsibilities

• Support Cultural Resources Project Managers and Field Directors with archaeological field investigations throughout California.
• Participate in pedestrian surveys, construction monitoring, site documentation, testing, evaluations, and other archaeological field assignments.
• Record accurate field observations and complete documentation, including site records, field notes, and digital data collection.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary project teams, clients, Native American representatives, and agency personnel as needed.
• Assist with laboratory processing and analysis of archaeological materials when project demands require.
• Maintain high standards for safety, data quality, and regulatory compliance while performing field assignments.
• Perform additional project-related responsibilities as assigned.

Benefits

• The base hourly range for this temporary position is $24.00–$37.00 per hour.
• At Rincon, our salary ranges are based on market median of similar jobs, according to third party salary benchmark surveys.
• The base pay that is actually offered will take into account internal equity and also may vary depending on the candidate’s job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.
• Individuals offered employment must successfully complete a pre-employment drug screening as a condition of employment.
• Additionally, those hired who may be assigned to federal projects will be subject to further drug testing, including screening for cannabinoids (THC/marijuana), in compliance with the Drug-Free Workplace Act of 1988 and other applicable federal regulations, which take precedence over California state and local laws.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level