Archaeological Field Technician (On-Call)
About The Position
Take Your Environmental Career to the Next Level Kleinfelder, a Forbes' Top Employer for Engineers in North America, is committed to a people-first culture, technical excellence, and creating opportunities where employees can thrive! Are you ready to be challenged, make a difference, and experience professional growth in your career? Kleinfelder's Environmental team is looking for you! From environmental planning, permitting, remediation, and site characterization to chemical data management and hydrogeology, Kleinfelder offers a variety of services designed to provide technically appropriate and cost-effective solutions. Step into Your New Role Kleinfelder is seeking qualified field staff for archaeological surveys and monitoring in various locations of NorCal to work on a flex basis. These position are "remote" meaning you can align to either our San Jose or San Francisco offices. You do have to be local to the NorCal area to complete the assigned field work. In these positions, prior experience monitoring around heavy equipment and conducting cultural surveys is preferred. Candidates must be willing to work independently and feel comfortable directing construction crews in the field.
Requirements
- BA or higher in Anthropology, Archaeology or closely related field.
- The ability to independently identify prehistoric and historic-era cultural resources in the field.
- 0 - 3 years of progressive experience participating in cultural resources field projects in California with a minimum of 2 being ideal.
- Excellent interpersonal communication and attention to detail.
- Strong writing skills and clarity in notetaking.
- Experience with MS Office.
- Ability to communicate efficiently and respond quickly while working in the field.
- Experience working on state and federal lands.
- Experience working alongside Native American monitors in the field.
- The ability to stand for long periods of time and hike long distances in rugged conditions.
- Familiarity with digital field technology (GPS, total station, iPad etc.) and GIS applications and software.
- A California driver's license is required
- Must have a satisfactory driving record and complete a background check
- Following an offer, candidates will be required to satisfactorily complete employment reference checks, verification of professional licensure and/or educational credentials, a motor vehicle report (MVR), and a comprehensive background check.
Nice To Haves
- Previous experience using Collector a plus.
- Previous experience preparing Department of Parks and Recreation (DPR) 523 forms, monitoring logs, and survey report forms a plus.
- Ability to work both independently and with a team
- Candidates who reside in the North Bay are preferred
Benefits
- medical
- dental
- vision
- life insurance
- 401(k) plan
- paid holidays
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Entry Level
Number of Employees
501-1,000 employees
