Archaeological Field Technician - Western Plains and Front Range

Tetra Tech; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 39,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Tetra Tech is seeking an Archaeological Field Technician to support Federal NEPA, NHPA, and Environmental Compliance projects across the Great Plains and Front Range. You will conduct field inventory, screening, shovel tests, and data collection while coordinating with field crews.

Applicants should have a Bachelor’s degree in Anthropology/Archaeology and field school or equivalent experience, with willingness to travel across multiple states and work in remote areas.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Anthropology/Archaeology with a North American focus is required.
• Completion of an archaeological field school or at least 2 years of North American cultural resource management experience is required.
• Prior experience conducting pedestrian surveys in the Great Plains is preferred.
• Direct experience with government agencies, DoD cultural resource regulations and projects, and the Air Force is highly desired.
• Experience with GIS data collection and software is highly desired.

Responsibilities

• Support field projects with data collection, field inventory, monitoring, and site mitigation across multiple states.
• Record archaeological sites and collect field data for technical reports.
• Collaborate with tribal cultural specialists to record culturally significant sites.
• Report daily activities to crew chiefs and project management.
• Coordinate with field directors and crew chiefs to complete tasks.

Skills

Pedestrian surveys

GIS data collection

Artifact cataloging

Shovel testing

Outdoor fieldwork

Remote fieldwork

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Anthropology/Archaeology (North American focus)

Tools

GIS software

Job description

Archaeological Field Technician - Western Plains and Front Range

Tetra Tech Inc., an industry leader and nationally recognized engineering and consulting firm, is seeking professional, motivated, and intelligent candidates to fill a pool of Archaeological Field Technician positions for our Federal NEPA, NHPA, and Environmental Compliance team. The people selected will become a part of a growing cultural resource management team of professionals working on the Sentinel Project be deployed for field work in Colorado, Nebraska, Wyoming, Montana, and North Dakota; and will conduct a variety of field, administrative, and project planning tasks to support DoD and other Federal contracts. Candidates will also be part of projects to support infrastructure, DoE, energy, and various other projects throughout the United States.

This position requires the employee to be a U.S. Citizen due to the projects they will be working on

Responsibilities

• Support field projects to include participation of all data collection, field inventory, monitoring, evaluative testing, and site mitigation within multiple states (prior experience in the Great Plains and the Rocky Mountain Front Range is highly desired).
• Record archaeological sites and collect field data to be included in technical reports.
• Work alongside tribal cultural specialists to record sites of cultural or religious significance to Native Americans.
• Report on daily work activities to crew chiefs, field directors, and project management.
• Coordinate with technical crew members, including field directors and crew chiefs, to complete assigned tasks.
• Perform archaeological survey including shovel testing, pedestrian survey.
• Other duties may be assigned to support field operations, reporting, and data/GIS management.

Discover your full potential. At Tetra Tech, we are collaborating with industry-leading experts for a sustainable future for our world. We combine consulting and engineering with advanced analytics and technology to solve the world’s most complex challenges. Our innovation hubs across the globe will enable you to share ideas and best practices while growing your professional network. Wherever you are in your career journey, you will benefit from working with world-class engineers, scientists, and technical specialists.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Anthropology/Archaeology with a concentration in North American Archaeology or closely related field is required.
• Completion of an archaeological field school or have at least 2 years of North American cultural resource management experience is required.
• Prior experience conducting pedestrian surveys in the Great Plains is preferred.
• Direct experience with government agencies, DoD cultural resource regulations and projects, and the Air Force is highly desired.
• Previous experience with GIS data collection and software highly desired.

• Ability to identify, record, and analyze archaeological artifacts, features, and sites.
• Ability to work outdoors in extreme temperatures in remote locations and walk up to 10 miles a day in rugged terrain. Willingness to work field sessions up to ten days long.
• Ability to carry field equipment, perform shovel testing, and navigate in remote environments.
• Proficiency with electronic technology such as smart phones and tablets.
• Ability to manage and catalogue artifacts and proficiency in collections management.

The salary range for this position is $28.00 - $33.00 per hour. Please note that Tetra Tech considers various factors in determining pay, including, but not limited to geographic location, qualifications, licensures, certificates, experience, and other skills relevant to the needs of the business. Additional information on our benefits package can be found at Life at Tetra Tech - Tetra Tech.

About Tetra Tech

Tetra Tech combines the resources of a global, multibillion-dollar company with local, client-focused delivery in more than 550 locations around the world. Our reputation rests on the technical expertise and dedication of our employees—28,000 associates working together to provide smart, scalable solutions for challenging projects. We are proud to be home to leading technical experts in water, environment, infrastructure, resource management, energy, and international development.

Explore our open positions at https://www.tetratech.com/careers. Follow us on social media to learn more about our people, culture, and opportunities:

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Tetra Tech is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Diversity, inclusion, and equity are among Tetra Tech’s core values. Throughout our history, the company has prioritized equitable inclusion of all people. All qualified candidates will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, military or veteran status, gender, age, disabilities, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy and pregnancy-related conditions, genetic information and any other characteristics protected by the law. We invite resumes from all interested parties. Please visit our website at www.tetratech.com to see the array of diverse services and exciting projects we are currently working on.

Tetra Tech is a VEVRAA federal contractor and we request priority referral of veterans for available positions.

We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.