On Call Early Career Archaeology Field Technician

WSP • Los Angeles, CA

6d • $28 - $36

About The Position

WSP is hiring on-call Archaeology Field Technicians for project work in California. The position primarily involves monitoring construction projects as part of the Earth & Environment Cultural Resource Team, with assigned fieldwork that may include monitoring, survey, testing, and data recovery. Technicians work with supervisory field staff and senior archaeologists to support client projects and cultural resource needs.

Current project contributions are needed in Southern California. Future opportunities may arise in adjacent states, including Nevada and Arizona. The role involves monitoring and survey fieldwork, supporting field data collection, using digital data collection software, and contributing to state DPR-523 forms. Travel to remote project locations for rotations of up to 10 days may be required. Per diem is provided for travel to Southern California project sites. Compensation is commensurate with credentials and experience; the expected range is $28.00–$36.35 per hour.

Requirements

• BA/BS degree in anthropology, archaeology, or historical archaeology; an MS/MA is preferred.
• 0–1 years of related archaeological field experience in California.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, ability to work in a team environment, and excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Working knowledge of cultural resources and environmental regulations and North American archaeology, including Southern California, the Mojave Desert, and the Great Basin.
• Experience with ESRI FieldMaps.
• Experience with NHPA, ARPA, NAGPRA, and relevant state laws.
• Ability to perform pedestrian surveys and carry up to 25 pounds of personal gear and company equipment.
• Ability to perform archaeological fieldwork, including survey and monitoring, in hot, dry, high-desert conditions.
• Experience identifying and analyzing a wide variety of archaeological materials from prehistoric and historic-period sites in the field.
• Willingness to travel to remote project locations for rotations of up to 10 days.
• Willingness to travel to project sites in Southern California.

Nice To Haves

• Previous work experience in California, the Great Basin, or the Southwest United States.
• Experience with large-scale construction monitoring and/or terrestrial survey projects.
• MS/MA degree in anthropology, archaeology, or historical archaeology.

Responsibilities

• Participate in cultural resource monitoring during preconstruction and construction activities.
• Participate in or contribute to cultural resource investigations supporting client projects and complying with applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations.
• Support field data collection and contribute to completion of state DPR-523 forms.
• Use digital data collection software, including tools such as ESRI FieldMaps, Survey123, and WildNote.
• Exercise responsible and ethical decision-making regarding company funds, resources, and conduct, and follow WSP’s Code of Conduct and related policies and procedures.
• Perform additional responsibilities as required by business needs.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, disability, and life coverage.
• Retirement savings.
• Paid sick leave.
• Paid vacation or other personal time.
• Paid parental leave.
• Paid time off for bereavement, voting, and/or attendance at naturalization proceedings.
• Per diem for travel to Southern California project sites.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level