Cultural Resources Technician- Temporary
About The Position
SWCA's Environmental Consultants is seeking Cultural Resources Technicians to join our Flagstaff, AZ office. Hiring will be for temporary positions to assist with upcoming cultural resources management work across Arizona. 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. 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
- We are 100% employee-owned, and we build our success together.
- We offer a supportive, team-oriented work environment and competitive wages and benefits, including an 100% employee stock ownership plan (retirement).
- Our Career Landscape initiative is a process and guide designed to help develop chart rewarding career paths for employees at SWCA.
- We encourage professional conference attendance, internal and external professional development and training programs, education reimbursement, a Science and Leadership Program, and bonuses for publications meeting certain criteria.
- All regular status employees are eligible to participate in SWCA medical, dental, vision, employee assistance, wellness, life and disability plans, and are eligible to participate in the SWCA 401(k) Profit Sharing Plan and Trust.
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
