Cultural Resources Field Technician

Kimley-Horn • Tallahassee, FL

7d • Onsite

About The Position

Kimley-Horn’s Tallahassee, Florida office is seeking a Cultural Resources Field Technician to join its Cultural Resources team. This is not a remote position. The role supports archaeological surveys, excavations, shovel testing, artifact documentation, and field data collection. Approximately 75–100% of the work is in the field, with travel required for fieldwork, site visits, and project support. The position also involves occasional office-based work and collaboration with the archaeological team in varying outdoor conditions.

Requirements

• 0–2 years of relevant experience or internship experience involving fieldwork, data collection, or natural resource assessments.
• Bachelor’s degree preferred, or coursework in archaeology, anthropology, history, or a related field.
• Comfortable working outdoors in varying weather conditions and terrain.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to accurately collect and record field data.
• Basic familiarity with or interest in GIS, GPS, and mobile data collection tools.
• Willingness to perform both independent fieldwork and occasional office-based work.
• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal skills.
• Initiative, reliability, and willingness to learn.
• Ability to contribute positively as a detail-oriented team player in a collaborative work environment.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks, follow direction, work efficiently, and meet project deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree in archaeology, anthropology, history, or a related field.
• Previous archaeological experience or field school training.

Responsibilities

• Assist with archaeological surveys, excavations, and shovel testing.
• Identify, collect, and document artifacts and cultural materials.
• Maintain accurate field notes, photographs, and site records.
• Assist with GPS data collection, mapping, and field measurements.
• Label, handle, and organize artifacts and samples properly.
• Maintain field equipment and supplies.
• Follow project procedures, safety requirements, and supervisor instructions.
• Work collaboratively with the archaeological team in varying outdoor conditions.
• Travel for fieldwork, site visits, and project support.

Benefits

• Retirement plan with a 2-to-1 company match on up to 4% of eligible compensation (salary plus bonus), plus an additional profit-sharing contribution.
• Low-cost medical, dental, and vision insurance options.
• Personal leave, flexible scheduling, floating holidays, and half-day Fridays.
• Student loan matching in the 401(k).
• Performance-based bonuses.
• Tuition reimbursement and extensive internal training programs.
• New Parent Leave, family building benefits, and childcare resources.

What This Job Offers

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