Archaeological Field Technician (Field Based)

ERM; Irvine (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 seeking an Archaeological Field Technician to support survey efforts for projects located in Fresno, CA. This full-time limited-term role (six months, extendable) involves conducting field surveys and monitoring, with 40-60 hours per week.

You will walk long distances, perform shovel testing, document field notes, and coordinate with ERM staff and clients. Requires BA in Anthropology, 2+ years field experience, and willingness to travel across California; a valid driver's license is

Qualifications

• Requires BA in Anthropology or related; MA preferred.
• 2+ years of field experience in cultural resources management.
• Willingness to travel across Northern and Southern California and neighboring states.
• 1+ year of construction monitoring experience.
• Ability to identify and record precontact and historic resources.
• Experience with ESRI ArcGIS Field Maps and Survey123.
• Experience with shovel testing (STPs) and STUs.
• Archaeological field school or prior archaeological field survey experience.
• Able to work outdoors in variable weather and terrain.
• Mojave Desert or Great Basin experience preferred.
• Knowledge of archaeological survey and monitoring protocols.
• Able to work in the field for extended periods.
• Willingness to work in remote and/or rural areas.
• Able to work independently and as part of a crew.
• Valid driver’s license; off-road driving experience.
• Crew lead experience preferred.
• NPS/BLM Field Director qualification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Walk long distances up to 10 miles per day across varied terrain.
• Conduct archaeological monitoring during construction.
• Document newly recorded cultural resources and update existing ones.
• Maintain and submit accurate field notes.
• Coordinate with ERM staff, client, contractors, and subconsultants.
• Adhere to health and safety policies and project requirements.
• Conduct shovel testing and subsurface excavations; screen soils; perform other duties.

Skills

Field experience

Cultural resources

Construction monitoring

Outdoor work

Independence

Remote work

Crew work

Driver's license

Off-road driving

Crew lead

Field director qualification

Education

Bachelor's degree in Anthropology

Master's degree in Anthropology

Tools

ArcGIS Field Maps

Survey123

Job description

ERM is hiring an Archaeological Field Technician to support future needs of survey efforts for projects located in Fresno, 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 six 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

For the Archaeological Field Technician position, we anticipate the annual base pay of $73,207 - $95,761 $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.

Note: No amount of pay is considered to be wages or compensation until such amount is earned, determinable, and payable. The amount and availability of any bonus, commission, or any other form of compensation that are allocable to a particular employee remains in the Company's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified at the Company’s sole discretion, consistent with the law.