Staff Archaeologist

SWCA Environmental Consultants•Tucson, AZ

23h•$24 - $31•Hybrid

About The Position

SWCA Environmental Consultants is looking for a Staff Archaeologist to join our Arizona Cultural Resources team, with offices in Phoenix, Tucson, and Flagstaff. Our team of accomplished environmental and cultural resources scientists is growing, and we are looking for dynamic individuals who are following their passion in delivering the highest-quality cultural resources work. In this position, you will perform mainly field-based tasks while working under a Field Director, with other staff, and potentially supervising field technicians during survey, site recording, monitoring, or excavation projects. In this role, you will also assist a variety of office-based tasks including laboratory work, the preparation of site forms, and contributing to technical reports. This is a regular (with benefits), hourly, non-exempt, full-time opportunity reporting to our Tucson, AZ office. Hybrid work environments are encouraged.

Requirements

A bachelor’s degree in anthropology, archaeology, or a closely related field.
One (1) year of experience conducting a wide range of field methodologies, including archaeological survey, testing, excavation, methodology and/or monitoring.
Current valid driver's license and the ability to safely operate a 4wd vehicle on rugged, backcountry roads required.
Ability to travel to a location, walk and conduct fieldwork for long hours, sometimes in inclement weather, rugged terrain, and ability to carry equipment and supplies weighing up to 40 pounds is required.
Strong communication skills, both verbal and technical writing.
Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
Currently reside in the greater Tucson area or plans to relocate there in the immediate future.
Applicants must have valid driver’s license and be able to meet SWCA’s driver requirements.
Can pass drug testing and alcohol screening as some projects require such screenings

Nice To Haves

An accredited Field School Certification.
Two (2) years of experience conducting a wide range of field methodologies, including archaeological survey, testing, excavation, methodology and/or monitoring.
Knowledge of federal and state preservation laws and regulations including, but not limited to the National Environmental Policy Act, Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act, and Section 106 and Section 110 of the National Historic Preservation Act.
CPR and First Aid certified.

Responsibilities

Ensure that appropriate preliminary research is conducted and organized before fieldwork, and that necessary equipment, staff, and other resources are ready for fieldwork.
Accurately identify historic-era and prehistoric artifacts and features, and train less experienced field crew members in their identification.
Complete and contribute to fieldwork, including archaeological survey, testing, data recovery, and/or construction monitoring and ensure quality and completeness of data collected.
Data QA/QC, organization, and tracking; field GPS data collection using tablets and Geodes.
Assist with office-based tasks, including laboratory work, performing literature reviews, research, site form preparation, and technical report preparation, as needed.
Work independently in a responsible manner, within defined schedules, and meet deadlines.
Communicate effectively when reporting to Project Archaeologists, Principal Investigators, and client representatives or land agents, to facilitate successful project planning and logistics.
Adhere to the safety program and look out for the safety of others, promptly communicating and mitigating safety hazards.
Independently supervise an archaeological survey crew in the field, including assigning and directing activities, ensuring understanding of responsibilities, serving as a conduit of communication, receiving and resolving complaints, and monitoring team productivity and providing feedback.