Archaeological Field Technicians (Field Based)

Environmental Resources Management (ERM); Houston (TX); On-site; USD 23,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Parental leave

Medical insurance

Dental

Vision

Life insurance

Disability

AD&D insurance

401(k)

Other benefits

Job summary

Environmental Resources Management (ERM) is hiring Archaeological Field Technicians to support survey efforts for energy projects across the United States. This project-term, field-based role requires 100% travel and involves conducting or assisting with archaeological field surveys.

Responsibilities include shovel tests, artifact handling, and maintaining field records, with adherence to HSE policies. Weekend work and extended field periods may be necessary, and a BA in Anthropology is

Qualifications

• Archaeo field school or prior field survey experience.
• Ability to work outdoors in variable weather and varied terrain.
• Ability to work weekends and over 40 hours per week when needed.
• Working knowledge of archaeological survey protocols.
• Ability to work in the field for extended periods of time.
• Must meet criteria identified in Job Demands & Conditions Analysis for Office and Field Positions.
• BA in Anthropology or related field advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Digging shovel tests and screening soil.
• Visually inspecting land surfaces for artifacts.
• Bagging recovered artifacts and recording provenience.
• Maintaining field notes.
• Compliance with corporate HSE.
• Performing other duties as assigned or required.

Skills

Archaeological field experience

Education

BA in Anthropology or related field

Job description

ERM is hiring Archaeological Field Technicians to support future needs of survey efforts for energy projects located across the United States. This is a project-term, field-based position with 100% travel. Archaeological Field Techs will assist with or conduct archaeological field surveys.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Digging shovel tests and screening soil.
• Visually inspecting the land surface for presence of artifacts.
• Bagging recovered artifacts and recording the provenience of the finds.
• Maintaining field notes.
• Compliance with corporate HSE.
• Performing other duties as assigned or required.

REQUIRED

• Archaeological field school or prior archaeological field survey experience.
• 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.
• Ability to work in the field for extended periods of time.
• Must meet criteria identified in Job Demands & Conditions Analysis for Office and Field Positions.
• B.A. in Anthropology or related field will be advantageous.

For the Archaeological Field Technicians position, the anticipated annual base pay is $23–$26 (USD). Actual pay will depend on factors such as education, experience, skills, location, performance, and business needs. In some cases, pay may fall outside this range. This role may be eligible for bonus pay subject to the sole discretion of ERM and its policies and procedures (casual and fixed term/flex force employees are not bonus eligible).

We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including:

• paid time off (vacation, sick, and floating holidays)
• parental leave
• medical
• dental
• vision
• life
• disability
• AD&D insurance
• 401(k)
• other applicable benefits to eligible employees

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.

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.