Cultural Resources Technician
About The Position
SWCA Environmental Consultants is hiring temporary, hourly, non-exempt Cultural Resources Technicians based out of its Las Vegas or Reno, Nevada office to support projects throughout the state. The assignment is field-based and requires extensive travel, with variable hours and schedules. Field sessions typically run eight 10-hour days followed by up to six days off; occasionally, sessions run 10 12-hour days followed by up to four days off. Session lengths may vary by project. Technicians work as part of field crews on activities such as excavation, intensive pedestrian survey, visual effects analysis, construction and exploration monitoring, and historical research. Work may also involve technical tasks in the field, laboratory, or office, including collecting, processing, and documenting data and performing quality control. Employees support assessment of cultural values and resources and potential project impacts, and follow applicable regulations, standards, safety protocols, and project procedures. SWCA pays travel time to and from projects, hotel and camping fees, and per diem for each fieldwork day. The company supplies field documentation tools and materials, necessary personal protective equipment, and vehicles for travel and fieldwork. Employees must supply personal gear such as boots, backpacks, and field clothing. Personal vehicles may be used to travel to project areas but generally may not be used to conduct fieldwork. The role can require domestic travel, including commercial air travel, and stays away from home of up to 12 days at a time.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Valid driver's license, ability to pass a Motor Vehicle background screening, and access to reliable transportation.
- Ability to carry equipment and supplies weighing up to 50 pounds.
- Availability for local fieldwork and extended travel, including stays in a hotel or camping for up to 12 days at a time.
- Ability to hike up to 8 miles per day over rugged terrain.
- Ability to work extended periods outdoors in rugged terrain, extreme temperatures, inclement weather, and other varying environmental conditions.
- Willingness to participate in drug and alcohol screening when required by project or client requirements.
- Ability to obtain and maintain valid travel documents and identification required for work-related travel.
- Adherence to the safety program, including promptly communicating and mitigating hazards and looking out for others' safety.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor's degree or higher in Anthropology, Archaeology, or a related field.
- Completion of an accredited Field School.
- Experience with field methodologies such as survey, testing, excavation, and monitoring heavy equipment or ground-disturbing activity.
- Post-secondary education or training; a bachelor's degree or higher is preferred.
- Demonstrated awareness and interest in one or more technical areas, or an equivalent combination of experience, performance, training, and education.
Responsibilities
- Assist with technical project tasks in the field, laboratory, or office, including data and information collection, processing, documentation, and quality control.
- Support the assessment of cultural values and resources and potential impacts from proposed projects.
- Communicate task needs, issues, and progress to field supervisors or task leads and collaborate with team members to meet client requirements and project goals.
- Follow directions, safety and quality protocols, established procedures, and applicable federal, Tribal, state, local, industry, contractual, and company regulations and standards.
- Conduct archaeological pedestrian surveys, site identification and recording, monitoring, and data recovery excavations.
- Identify and document historic and prehistoric artifacts and features.
- Complete cultural resource records searches and archaeological laboratory analyses.
- Perform related work as assigned.
Benefits
- Paid wellness time.
- Opportunities to build technical skills and gain experience across a variety of environmental projects.
- Career development programs and support resources.
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
