Archaeological Field Technician (Field Based)

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

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Medical

Dental

Vision

401(k)

Life & disability insurance

Job summary

ERM is seeking an Archaeological Field Technician for survey efforts around Bishop, CA. This full-time, limited-term role (6 months, extendable) supports field surveys and construction monitoring with a 40-60 hour workweek.

You will conduct shovel testing, record and update resources, and communicate with project teams while adhering to safety policies. Travel across Northern/Southern CA and beyond may be required, with a driver’s license essential.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of field experience in cultural resources management.
• Willingness to travel extensively throughout California and neighboring states.
• Valid driver's license and ability to drive and operate in remote areas.

Responsibilities

• Walk long distances (up to 10 miles/day) across varied terrain and lift up to 50 lbs of equipment.
• Conduct archaeological monitoring during construction to minimize impacts.
• Document newly recorded cultural resources and update existing records.
• Maintain and submit accurate field notes and reports.
• Coordinate with ERM staff, clients, contractors, and subconsultants.
• Follow health and safety policies and project requirements.
• Conduct shovel testing and other subsurface excavations, and screen soils.

Skills

Field experience

Cultural resources management

Stamina for long walks

Education

BA in Anthropology or related fields

MA in Anthropology or related fields preferred

Tools

ArcGIS Field Maps

Survey123

Shovel Test Pits (STPs)

Shovel Test Units (STUs)

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 QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE

• 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 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 – $95,742.40, $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).

BENEFITS

• paid time off
• medical
• dental
• vision
• 401(k)
• life & disability insurance

*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.

EMPLOYMENT EQUITY

ERM is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.

ABOUT US

As the largest global pure play sustainability consultancy, we partner with the world’s leading organizations, creating innovative solutions to sustainability challenges and unlocking commercial opportunities that meet the needs of today while preserving opportunity for future generations. At ERM we know that creating a diverse, equitable and inclusive work environment is an essential part of making our company a great place to build a career. We also see our diversity as a strength that helps us create better solutions for our clients. Our diverse team of world‑class experts supports clients across the breadth of their organizations to operationalize sustainability, underpinned by our deep technical expertise in addressing their environmental, health and safety, risk and social issues. We call this capability our “boots to boardroom” approach for its comprehensive service model that allows ERM to develop strategic and technical solutions that advance objectives on the ground or at the executive level.

Thank you for your interest in ERM! At ERM, sustainability is our business. We are the world’s largest advisory firm focused solely on sustainability, offering unparalleled expertise across business and finance. ERM partners with clients to operationalize sustainability at pace and scale, through our unique combination of strategic transformation and technical delivery capabilities. Our diverse global team of experts works with the world’s leading organizations to help them set clear sustainability targets, measure progress and operationalize strategy through deep implementation and business transformation. With more than 50 years of experience, our ability to integrate sustainability solutions and our depth and breadth of technical knowledge are why organizations choose to partner with us as their trusted advisor. Every one of us firmly believes in the potential to create value for our clients through an integrated approach to sustainability (because we have personally seen it and professionally achieved it). Our team members are passionate about client service. We work closely with our clients to help them operationalize their sustainability goals and meet their environmental, health and safety objectives while advancing ERM’s purpose through delivering tangible progress in what the United Nations coined The Decade of Action. Organizing our people across globally integrated communities of technical and strategic talent positions ERM to be a “boots to boardroom” leader in bringing that value creation to our clients, partners, and the world. We recruit exceptional professionals with a personal and professional passion for sustainability and nurture them to even greater success as specialists. We prepare our consultants to bring integrated, innovative and sustainable solutions to our clients and provide opportunities for ongoing development across a variety of subject areas related to technical, business, and personal growth. At ERM, effort pays off and becomes career defining work that leaves a positive imprint on our planet.