Archaeological Field Technician (Field Technician)

ERM; Boise (ID); On-site; USD 74,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Life & disability insurance

Paid time off

Job summary

ERM is hiring an Archaeological Field Technician to support Class III cultural resources inventory efforts in Nevada and Idaho. This is a full‑time (60-72 hours per week), limited-term role with a duration of 4 months, extendable.

Responsibilities include intensive pedal field surveys, recording resources, using GPS, tablets, and maps, and assisting with site mapping and testing. Strong outdoor work ability and weekend hours required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Anthropology or related field, preferred.
• Minimum of 2 years of archaeological field surveying experience preferred.
• Archaeological field school a plus.
• Ability to work outdoors in variable weather and terrain.
• Ability to work weekends and >40 hours per week when needed.
• Working knowledge of archaeological survey protocols.
• Must meet criteria identified in Job Demands & Conditions Analysis.
• Long field days, rugged terrain, extended fieldwork period.

Responsibilities

• Conduct intensive pedestrian Class III archaeological survey under supervision.
• Walk survey transects across remote terrain, 10+ miles/day.
• Identify and record cultural resources and artifacts.
• Complete field forms, site records, daily logs with accuracy.
• Use GPS/tablets/maps to navigate survey areas and log locations.
• Assist with site mapping, artifact concentrations, boundaries, conditions.
• Take clear field photographs of resources and surroundings.
• Conduct limited testing and document methods, locations, and finds.
• Follow field methods, protocols, and agency guidance.
• Maintain safety, communication, and field day coordination.

Skills

Field surveying

Outdoor work

Teamwork

Data recording

GPS usage

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Anthropology or related field

Archaeological field school (plus)

Tools

GPS units

Field tablets

Maps

Job description

ERM is hiring Archaeological Field Technician’s to support Class III cultural resources inventory efforts in Nevada and Idaho. This is a full‑time (60-72 hours per week), limited-term role with a duration of 4 months, extendable.

Responsibilities include:

• Conduct intensive pedestrian Class III archaeological survey under the direction of a Crew Chief and/or Principal Investigator.
• Walk systematic survey transects, often covering 10 or more miles per day across uneven, remote, and/or undeveloped terrain.
• Identify, document, and record cultural resources, including prehistoric and historic artifacts, features, sites, isolated finds, and other cultural materials.
• Accurately complete field forms, site records, isolate records, daily logs, and other project documentation.
• Use GPS units, tablets, maps, aerial imagery, and other field equipment to navigate survey areas and record resource locations.
• Assist with mapping archaeological sites, features, artifact concentrations, survey boundaries, and environmental conditions.
• Take clear and accurate field photographs of cultural resources, landscapes, survey conditions, and project areas.
• Conduct limited archaeological testing, as directed, and accurately document testing methods, locations, soil and stratigraphic conditions, artifacts, and other observations needed to support site evaluation and reporting; screen sediments, maintain provenience information, and restore testing locations in accordance with project requirements and applicable protocols.
• Follow established field methods, project-specific protocols, agency guidance, and applicable cultural resources regulations.
• Maintain awareness of survey coverage, transect spacing, crew communication, and project safety requirements throughout the field day.
• Work cooperatively as part of a field crew in remote locations, including areas with limited cell service, difficult access, and variable weather conditions.
• Assist with daily equipment preparation, data organization, quality control checks, and field closeout tasks.
• Communicate promptly with crew leadership regarding cultural resource finds, safety concerns, access issues, equipment problems, or changes in field conditions.
• Adhere to all health, safety, environmental, and cultural resource protection requirements, including avoidance of unauthorized collection, disturbance, or disclosure of sensitive site information.
• Support logistical needs associated with remote fieldwork, including early starts, long drives, extended workdays, and occasional schedule adjustments based on field conditions.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Anthropology or related field, preferred.
• A minimum of 2 years of experience in archaeological field surveying, preferred.
• Archaeological field school a plus.
• Ability to work outdoors in variable weather conditions and on varied terrain.
• Ability to work weekends and over 40 hours per week when needed.
• Working knowledge of archaeological survey protocols.
• Must meet criteria identified in Job Demands & Conditions Analysis for Office and Field Positions.
• This position requires long field days, extensive pedestrian survey, and the ability to work safely and effectively in rugged terrain and variable environmental conditions for an extended period of time.

Pay Transparency:

For the Field Technician position, we anticipate the annual base pay of $73,985.6 – $94,910.4, $35.57/hr – $45.63/hrUSD, 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.

Who We Are:

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, 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.

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.

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