Archaeological Field Technician

ERM•Irvine, CA

1d•$73,207 - $95,761

About The Position

ERM is hiring an Archaeological Field Technician to support future needs of survey efforts for projects located in Riverside , CA . Archaeological Field Techs will assist with or conduct archaeological field surveys or monitoring. This is a fixed-term consulting role with a duration of six months and the possibility of renewal.

Requirements

B.A. in Anthropology is preferred
2 years of related experience
Ability to travel extensively throughout Northern or Southern California
Archaeological field school or prior archaeological field survey experience
Ability to work outdoors in variable weather conditions and on varied terrain
Ability to work weekends and over 40 hours per week when needed
Working knowledge of archaeological survey and monitoring protocols
Ability to work in the field for extended periods of time
Ability to work independently and as a part of a crew
Must meet criteria identified in Job Demands & Conditions Analysis for Office and Field Positions

Nice To Haves

Permitted BLM Field Director preferred
Master’s in Anthropology preferred

Responsibilities

Digging shovel tests and screening soil
Conduct intensive pedestrian surveys consisting of visually inspecting the land surface for presence of artifacts
Monitoring alongside construction crews to avoid impacts to resources
Bagging recovered artifacts and recording the provenience of the finds
Maintaining field notes
Compliance with corporate HSE
Performing other duties as assigned or required