Archaeological Field Technician (On-Call)

Environmentalscienceassociates; Oakland (CA); On-site; USD 37,939 - 53,120; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Sick leave program

Employee stock ownership program

Tax-deferred 401(k) plan

Job summary

Environmental Science Associates (ESA) is seeking On-Call Archaeological Field Technicians for projects in Northern California, including Oakland and San Francisco. This position involves monitoring construction activities and recording archaeological findings. Candidates must hold a Bachelor's degree in a relevant field and have field experience in archaeological monitoring.

The pay range is between $27.54 and $38.56 per hour. ESA is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. Eligibility for benefits includes sick leave and 401(k) participation.

Qualifications

• Experience in archaeological and/or paleontological monitoring and documentation.
• Minimum of six months field experience in Northern California.
• Ability to work outdoors under various conditions.

Responsibilities

• Monitor construction activities and identify archaeological resources.
• Communicate effectively with construction personnel.
• Maintain daily survey and monitoring logs.

Skills

Archaeological monitoring

Paleontological monitoring

App-based software use

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in archaeology/anthropology/paleontology

Tools

GIS mapping applications

Electronic data collection tools

Job description

Environmental Science Associates (ESA) is a 100% employee‑owned environmental consulting firm that plans, designs, permits, mitigates, and restores projects across communities, infrastructure systems, open spaces, and wildlands.

ESA is actively seeking On‑Call Archaeological Field Technicians in the Northern California area, including San Francisco, Sacramento, Oakland, San Jose, and Petaluma.

Who You Are

• You are an effective team member experienced in archaeological and/or paleontological monitoring, surveys, and documentation of archaeological, and/or paleontological resources in accordance with applicable local, state, and federal guidelines and requirements. You live in Northern California or are willing to travel within the state and potentially to Southern California, Nevada, and Arizona.
• You hold a Bachelor's degree or higher in archaeology/anthropology/paleontology or a related field and demonstrate the ability to use app‑based software for field recordation and mapping.
• You are familiar with working on active construction sites, completing DPR forms, are knowledgeable of archaeological materials common to the region, and have a minimum of six months of field experience or relative academic field experience in Northern California.
• You enjoy working outside, can walk long distances carrying up to 50 lbs. of gear in a wide variety of conditions, including strenuous natural habitats and difficult weather, and can work some nights and/or weekends.
• You possess a valid driver’s license and have experience driving 4‑wheel‑drive vehicles off‑road.

What You Will Do for ESA

Variable part‑time archaeological field technicians will support field projects in Northern California. Successful candidates will perform all aspects of archaeological and/or paleontological monitoring and coordinate with construction personnel and Native American monitors.

• Monitor construction activities and identify archaeological and/or paleontological resources.
• Effectively communicate with construction crews and project personnel.
• Write and maintain written daily survey, monitoring, recordation, and cataloging logs, including utilizing electronic data collection tools and GIS mapping applications.

Benefits

You are eligible to participate in ESA’s sick leave program. You may also be eligible to participate in our employee stock ownership program and tax‑deferred 401(k) plan if you meet the eligibility requirements for these plans.

Pay Range

$27.54 — $38.56 USD per hour (CA Pay Transparency Clause)

Equal Opportunity Employer

ESA is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to a diverse and inclusive work environment. (EOEM/V/F/D)