Field Technician (Field Technician)

ERM•Elko, NV

1d•Onsite

About The Position

ERM is hiring Archaeological Field Technicians to support Class III cultural resources inventory efforts in Nevada and Idaho. This is a full-time, limited-term role with a duration of 4 months, extendable. The position involves extensive pedestrian survey in remote locations and variable weather conditions, requiring adherence to safety and cultural resource protection protocols.

Requirements

Ability to work outdoors in variable weather conditions and on varied terrain.
Ability to work weekends and over 40 hours per week when needed.
Working knowledge of archaeological survey protocols.
Must meet criteria identified in Job Demands & Conditions Analysis for Office and Field Positions.
This position requires long field days, extensive pedestrian survey, and the ability to work safely and effectively in rugged terrain and variable environmental conditions for an extended period of time.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s Degree in Anthropology or related field, preferred.
A minimum of 2 years of experience in archaeological field surveying, preferred.
Archaeological field school a plus.

Responsibilities

Conduct intensive pedestrian Class III archaeological survey under the direction of a Crew Chief and/or Principal Investigator.
Walk systematic survey transects, often covering 10 or more miles per day across uneven, remote, and/or undeveloped terrain.
Identify, document, and record cultural resources, including prehistoric and historic artifacts, features, sites, isolated finds, and other cultural materials.
Accurately complete field forms, site records, isolate records, daily logs, and other project documentation.
Use GPS units, tablets, maps, aerial imagery, and other field equipment to navigate survey areas and record resource locations.
Assist with mapping archaeological sites, features, artifact concentrations, survey boundaries, and environmental conditions.
Take clear and accurate field photographs of cultural resources, landscapes, survey conditions, and project areas.
Conduct limited archaeological testing, as directed, and accurately document testing methods, locations, soil and stratigraphic conditions, artifacts, and other observations needed to support site evaluation and reporting; screen sediments, maintain provenience information, and restore testing locations in accordance with project requirements and applicable protocols.
Follow established field methods, project-specific protocols, agency guidance, and applicable cultural resources regulations.
Maintain awareness of survey coverage, transect spacing, crew communication, and project safety requirements throughout the field day.
Work cooperatively as part of a field crew in remote locations, including areas with limited cell service, difficult access, and variable weather conditions.
Assist with daily equipment preparation, data organization, quality control checks, and field closeout tasks.
Communicate promptly with crew leadership regarding cultural resource finds, safety concerns, access issues, equipment problems, or changes in field conditions.
Adhere to all health, safety, environmental, and cultural resource protection requirements, including avoidance of unauthorized collection, disturbance, or disclosure of sensitive site information.
Support logistical needs associated with remote fieldwork, including early starts, long drives, extended workdays, and occasional schedule adjustments based on field conditions.