Cultural Resources Technician
About The Position
SWCA's Environmental Consultants is seeking Cultural Resources Technician to join our Salt Lake City, UT cultural resources team. Hiring will be for temporary positions to assist with upcoming cultural resources management work across Utah and nearby states. This is a temporary, hourly, field-based assignment, with variable hours. This assignment is anticipated to last six months, with the possibility of extension based on project needs. (Projected assignment: March/April 2026 - September/August 2026) Application deadline: 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
- High school diploma or equivalent and 6 months of relevant experience
- Must have a valid driver's license, the ability to pass a Motor Vehicle background screening, and have access to reliable transportation.
- Able to carry equipment and supplies weighing up to 50 pounds.
- Available for fieldwork on local projects and for fieldwork requiring extended travel (staying in a hotel for up to 10 days at a time).
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor’s degree or higher in Anthropology, Archaeology, or a related field
- Completion of an accredited Field School
- Experience with a range of field methodologies; including survey, testing, excavation, and heavy equipment or ground disturbing activity monitoring.
Responsibilities
- Assist with conducting archaeological fieldwork (including pedestrian survey, site identification, site recording / data collection, monitoring and data recovery excavations).
- Conduct fieldwork for long hours in various environments including, but not limited to, extreme temperatures, inclement weather, and rugged terrain.
- Accurately identify historic and prehistoric artifacts and features.
- Assist with cultural resource records searches, laboratory analysis tasks, and other office work, as needed.
- Work independently in a responsible manner.
- Work as a productive member of a team and follow the direction of the field supervisor.
- Adheres to the safety program and looks out for the safety of others, promptly communicating and mitigating safety hazards
Benefits
- 100% employee stock ownership plan (retirement)
- competitive benefits package (https://www.swca.com/careers/benefits-wellness/)
- forward-thinking workplace flexibility
- outstanding corporate culture
- award-winning career development
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
