On Call Archaeological/Cultural Resource Technician

Langan Engineering & Environmental Services • Santa Barbara, CA

9h • $22 - $35

About The Position

Langan is seeking on-call Archaeological/Cultural Resource Technicians of varying experience levels to join its team in Santa Barbara County. The role supports environmental and cultural resource project managers with field and desktop tasks across varied geographic areas and regulatory programs. Technicians collaborate with professionals in cultural resources, biology, site/civil, geotechnical, surveying, and landscape architecture. Langan provides opportunities for technicians at all levels to gain experience and expand their skills while being fairly compensated.

Requirements

• Associate’s, bachelor’s, or master’s degree in Anthropology, Archaeology, History, or a related field; candidates with a high school diploma or equivalent may be considered for certain tasks based on individual experience and skills.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to take direction well.
• Ability to multitask effectively.
• Excellent analytical and judgment capabilities.
• Ability to work well individually and within groups.
• Commitment to working within and contributing to the assigned team.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Valid driver’s license in good standing.
• Ability to travel to various job sites and spend most, if not all, of the workday on-site as required.
• Ability to conduct physical labor, sometimes in inclement weather and regularly in rugged terrain, and carry equipment and supplies weighing up to 40 pounds.

Nice To Haves

• Understanding of and practical experience with the National Historic Preservation Act (NHPA), Archaeological Resources Protection Act (ARPA), Native American Grave Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA), and related state and local regulations and guidelines.
• Hazwoper Certification, maintenance of an annual physical and respirator fit test, and annual Hazwoper 8-hour recertification.
• Three or more years of prior related experience.
• Familiarity with GIS and AutoCAD.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Adobe, Nuance, Word, and SharePoint.

Responsibilities

• Conduct cultural resource pedestrian surveys.
• Conduct background research at historical societies, museums, archives, repositories, and similar locations.
• Perform cultural resource recordation and documentation.
• Conduct subsurface absence/presence testing.
• Conduct data recovery excavations.
• Perform construction monitoring to ensure compliance with agency mitigation measures and ensure appropriate response and treatment of cultural resources as necessary.
• Conduct records searches at CHRIS information centers.
• Conduct laboratory analysis, catalog, and organize cultural resource artifacts.
• Prepare technical report sections.
• Complete work logs in a timely and accurate manner.
• Assemble and maintain field equipment and systems; inspect equipment and troubleshoot as necessary.
• Perform other duties as requested.

Benefits

• Company-paid private medical insurance
• Group income protection
• Group life insurance
• Paid time off, including maternity and parental leave
• UK Workplace pension with company contribution
• Employee referral and professional license bonuses
• Educational reimbursement
• Employee resource groups
• Flexible work schedules
• Extensive training
• Wellness programs
• Buddy and mentoring programs
• Up to 20 days of paid vacation time, 10 days of paid sick time, and 10 paid holidays; eligibility and actual paid time off may vary

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree