Cultural Resources Technician

SWCA Environmental Consultants•Albuquerque, NM

3d•$19 - $25•Onsite

About The Position

SWCA Environmental Consultants is seeking two Cultural Resources Technician to join our Cultural Resources team in our New Mexico/Four Corners subregion. In this role, you will support pedestrian cultural resources (archaeological) survey and excavation in New Mexico. This is a temporary, hourly, non-exempt position based out of Albuquerque. Applicants are encouraged to apply regardless of location, but all work will be in New Mexico, and technicians will need to be able to travel to Albuquerque for mobilization. Round-trip travel from Albuquerque to the project area, lodging, and standard per diem are provided. Cultural Resources technicians are eligible for wellness time. Our team will begin reviewing applications immediately, and interviews will be scheduled with qualified candidates on a rolling basis. The application process will remain open until we have received a robust pool of qualified candidates. Once we have identified suitable individuals, we may close the application process without prior notice. We appreciate the time and effort invested by all applicants and will carefully consider each submission.

Requirements

A bachelor’s degree in anthropology, archaeology, or a closely related field or six (6) months field experience with a range of field methodologies, including survey, testing, excavation, and monitoring.
Completion of an accredited Field School Certification
Knowledge of ArcGIS software programs.
Current valid driver’s license and the ability to safely operate a 4wd vehicle on rugged, backcountry roads required
Ability to travel to a location, walk and conduct fieldwork for long hours, sometimes in inclement weather, rugged terrain, often at high altitudes, and ability to carry equipment and supplies weighing up to 40 pounds is required.

Responsibilities

Assists with the completion of technical project tasks, in the field, laboratory, or office, including data and information collection, processing, and documentation, as well as quality control. Technicians are expected to work efficiently, in manners that ensure accuracy and thoroughness in ethically applying the directed approach.
Supports the assessment of cultural values and resources and potential impacts to these from proposed projects, to inform strategies that aim to avoid, minimize, or mitigate adverse effects on cultural values, resources, and the people and communities who hold them significant.
Communicates effectively with team members and supervisors, soliciting and valuing their input to meet client requirements and project goals diligently. This involves clear articulation of task needs, issues, and progress to the field supervisor or task lead, fostering a collaborative work environment.
Follows directions, safety and quality protocols, and other established procedures to complete tasks successfully and with accountability.
Follows applicable federal, Tribal, state, local, industry, contractual, and company regulations, standards, and specifications.
Performs related work as assigned.