Cultural Resources Technician- Temporary

SWCA Environmental Consultants•San Antonio, TX

20h•Onsite

About The Position

SWCA Environmental Consultants is seeking temporary Cultural Resources Technicians for our San Antonio, TX office to assist on projects based in the Oklahoma, Texas, and Arkansas area. The schedule requires extensive travel subject to variable hours and schedules. SWCA Environmental Consultants is a growing employee-owned firm, providing a full-spectrum of environmental services. Our Vision (the North Star) is to make SWCA the best workplace and industry leader in sustainability, bringing sound science and creative solutions to global environmental challenges while maintaining a dedication to employee-ownership. We live our core values: we collaborate as #OneSWCA; we are #ALWAYSLEARNING, we #NEVERSETTLE, and we #GIVEBACK. We are 100% employee-owned, and we build our success together. With offices across the United States, SWCA is one of the largest environmental compliance firms and ranks among Engineering News-Record’s Top 200 Environmental Firms. We offer a supportive, team-oriented work environment and competitive wages and benefits, including an 100% employee stock ownership plan (retirement).

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 2 weeks at a time).

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree or higher in Anthropology, Archaeology, or a related field, preferred.
An accredited Field School, preferred.
Experience with a range of field methodologies; including survey, testing, excavation, and heavy equipment or ground disturbing activity monitoring is preferred.

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.
Adhere to the safety program and look out for the safety of others, promptly communicating and mitigating safety hazards.
Work independently in a responsible manner.
Work as a productive member of a team and follow the direction of the field supervisor.