As-Needed Archaeologist - Central Coast CA

Dudek • Santa Barbara, CA

12d • $18 - $31

About The Position

We are seeking qualified, experienced Archaeological Field Technicians for various archaeological projects on the Central Coast of California (Santa Barbara, San Luis Obispo, and Monterey Counties). An archaeological field technician must possess basic archaeological field and laboratory skills for various survey, excavation, laboratory, and construction monitoring work. Additional assignments may be available for qualified individuals who work well with our team. Competitive wages are based on level of education and experience.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Archaeology or Anthropology
• The ability to safely operate a 4wd vehicle
• Physical ability to carry equipment and supplies (up to 40 lbs.) and walk or hike for long hours during fieldwork
• Willingness to travel to a project location for several consecutive days
• Must possess a valid driver’s license and have active personal automobile liability insurance by first day of employment
• Must possess a valid driver’s license and have active personal automobile liability insurance by the first day of employment
• Successful candidates must pass a pre-employment drug test and background check prior to beginning employment.

Nice To Haves

• Completed an accredited field school certification
• Previous archaeological survey experience in California, the Desert West, the Pacific Northwest and/or the Mid-Atlantic, and experience recording a variety of site and isolate types in the respective region(s)
• Experience with a wide range of archaeological field methods including pedestrian survey, testing/evaluation, and monitoring
• Understanding and willingness to safely accommodate difficult weather and other environmental conditions and challenges
• Ability to operate field equipment, including GPS equipment, cameras, and tablets
• Knowledge of and experience using ESRI Collector and/or Field Maps

Responsibilities

• Archaeological survey, excavation, and monitoring
• During archaeological monitoring the applicant would be responsible for on-site communication with construction and Native American personnel, and for maintaining daily logs that include detailed descriptions of construction activities, communication, and future plans
• During survey work the applicant will be expected to communicate effectively with crew leader to verify understanding of instructions or site-specific information. Scientific photography, measurement, artifact identification, and recordation of resources will be required
• During excavation, the applicant will be expected to work well with a team to ensure clear communication. Ability to identify buried resources and document them effectively while working in a team will be necessary

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees