Archaeological Field Technician (Field Based)

ERM; Carpinteria (CA); On-site; USD 73,000 - 96,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Life & disability insurance

Job summary

ERM is hiring an Archaeological Field Technician to support survey efforts in Bishop, CA. This full-time, limited-term role (6 months, extendable) will involve field surveys, monitoring, and documentation in remote, rural working environments.

Responsibilities include traversing rough terrain, coordinating with teams, and performing shovel testing and subsurface work. A BA in Anthropology is required with MA preferred; travel across CA and neighboring states is expected.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of field experience in cultural resources management.
• Ability to travel extensively throughout Northern and Southern California and neighboring states.
• 1+ years of construction monitoring experience.
• Experience identifying and recording precontact and historic resources.
• Proficiency with ESRI ArcGIS Field Maps and Survey123.

Responsibilities

• Walk long distances up to 10 miles per day over varied terrain.
• Conduct archaeological monitoring during construction to minimize resource impacts.
• Document newly recorded resources and update records.
• Maintain and submit accurate field notes.
• Coordinate with ERM staff, clients, contractors and subconsultants.
• Adhere to health and safety policies and project requirements.
• Conduct shovel testing and subsurface excavations; screen soils.

Skills

Field surveys

Construction monitoring

ArcGIS

Survey123

Shovel Test Pits

Shovel Test Units

Driver's license

Field coordination

Field safety

Archaeological field school

Education

B.A. in Anthropology

M.A. preferred

Job description

ERM is hiring an Archaeological Field Technician to support future needs of survey efforts for projects located in Bishop, CA. Archaeological Field Technicians will assist with or conduct archaeological field surveys and/or construction monitoring. This is a full-time (40-60 hours per week) limited-term role with a duration of 6 months, extendable.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Walk long distances (up to 10 miles per day) across varied terrain under adverse conditions, including inclement weather and wildlife encounters; and lift and carry equipment weighing up to 50 lbs.;
• Conduct archaeological monitoring during construction to minimize impacts to cultural resources
• Document newly recorded cultural resources and updating previously recorded resources;
• Maintain and submit accurate field notes
• Coordinate and communicate effectively with ERM staff, client, contractors, and subconsultants.
• Adhere to all applicable health and safety policies, procedures, and project requirements
• Conduct shovel testing and other subsurface excavations, screen excavated soils, and perform additional duties as assigned

Required

• B.A. in Anthropology or related fields is required, and M.A. in Anthropology or related fields preferred
• 2+ years of relevant field experience in cultural resources management
• Ability to travel extensively throughout Northern and Southern California, as well as other neighboring states
• 1+ years of construction monitoring experience
• Ability to identify and record precontact and historic cultural resources
• Experience and familiarity with computers, smart devices, and use of ESRI products (ArcGIS Field Maps and Survey 123)
• Experience with site testing (e.g., Shovel Test Pits (STPs) and Shovel Test Units (STUs))
• Archaeological field school or prior archaeological field survey experience;
• Ability to work outdoors in variable weather conditions and on varied terrain;
• Experience in the Mojave Desert and/or Great Basin is preferred
• Working knowledge of archaeological survey and monitoring protocols;
• Ability to work in the field for extended periods of time;
• Willingness to work in remote and/or rural areas;
• Ability to work independently and as a part of a crew;
• Must have valid driver's license;
• Off-road driving experience;
• Crew lead/chief experience is preferred
• Qualified to serve as an NPS and/or BLM Field Director in California, Nevada, or Arizona preferred

Pay Transparency

For the position Archaeological Field Technician, we anticipate the annual base pay of $73,195.20 – $95742.40, $35.19/hr – $46.03/hr USD, limited-term, non-exempt. An employee’s pay position within this range will be based on several factors including, but not limited to, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, geographic location, performance, shift, travel requirements, sales or revenue-based metrics, and business or organizational needs. We also may have instances where employee’s fall outside of the range based on the factors noted above. This job may be eligible for bonus pay (casual and fixed term/Flexforce employees are NOT bonus eligible).

We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off, medical, dental, vision, 401(k), life & disability insurance to benefits eligible employees.

• Benefits Eligibility is limited to Regular employees regularly scheduled to work 20 or more hours per week. Fixed-Term employees (including Flexforce) who are regularly scheduled to work 20 hours a week or more are eligible for a limited benefits package. Casual employees are NOT benefits eligible. See your recruiter for more details.

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