Archaeology Field Technician

Applied EarthWorks, Inc.; California; On-site; USD 33,000 - 48,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Expense reimbursement

Job summary

Applied EarthWorks, Inc. is seeking Archaeological Field Technicians for Central and Southern California projects. Positions are part-time or on-call with local candidates preferred. Work includes monitoring and survey duties with potential for advancement from Field Technician I to III.

Responsibilities include excavation, surveys, and data recovery, with emphasis on safety, teamwork, and accurate field notes. Pay aligns with capability and experience; expense reimbursement available.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Archaeology, Anthropology, or closely related field.
• At least 1 year of experience in California archaeology and completion of an archaeology field school required.
• Ability to confidently drive in off-road conditions is a plus.
• HAZWOPPER is also a plus.
• Applicants must be able to work successfully as a team member.
• Experience with Survey 1-2-3 and ArcCollector is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Field technicians perform archaeological excavation, pre-construction field surveys, and mitigation monitoring for upcoming projects.
• Duties may include site testing, evaluation, and data recovery.

Skills

Field experience

GPS knowledge

Note taking & communication

Physical fitness

Driver license / Real ID / passport

Background screening

Drug screening

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Archaeology/Anthropology/related field

Tools

Survey 1-2-3

ArcCollector

Job description

Archaeological excavation, pre-construction field surveys, and construction monitoring

ARCHAEOLOGICAL Field Technician

Location: Open Recruitment

Pay Range: $24.00 - $35.00/hour

Applied EarthWorks, Inc. (Æ) has several openings for experienced Archaeological Technicians in Central and Southern California for monitoring and survey projects. This work is part time or on-call. Local candidates preferred .

Æ maintains a list for Archaeological Field Technicians in all of our offices throughout California. We offer roles for entry level positions through highly experienced field directors, classified from Field Technician I through Field Technician III. Advancement from Field Technician to Staff Archaeologist is common for strong performers.

Pay will be appropriate to capabilities and experience. When applicable, expense reimbursement will be provided.

Duties:

Field technicians are responsible for carrying out archaeological excavation, pre-construction field surveys and conducting mitigation monitoring in support of upcoming projects. Duties may also include site testing and evaluation, and data recovery.

Skill Requirements:

• Field experience with archaeological survey and/or excavation;
• Knowledge of and basic operation of GPS technology;
• Ability to take clear and legible notes as well as strong oral and written communication skills;
• Physically fit and able to handle strenuous field conditions in sometimes adverse weather. Fieldwork may require hiking on rugged terrain and steep slopes; standing or walking for long periods of time throughout the day; lifting and carrying loads up to 40pounds; stooping, bending, and kneeling.
• Valid drivers license / Real ID or passport;
• Basic background screening for entry onto Department of Defense installations may apply for specific project assignments;
• Pre-employment drug screening may apply for specific project assignments.

Education and Experience:

Bachelor’s degree in Archaeology, Anthropology, or closely related field.At least 1 year of experience in California archaeology and completion of an archaeology field school required. Ability to confidently drive in “off-road” conditions is a plus. HAZWOPER is also a plus. Applicants must be able to work successfully as a team member. High performers will be considered for additional assignments. Experience with Survey 1-2-3 and ArcCollector a plus.

Salary Equity and Transparency - Æ is committed to salary equity and salary transparency for all employees. We include good faith pay ranges in all advertised job postings to promote pay equity and transparency.

Æ is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, color, disability (mental or physical), gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military veteran status, national origin, political affiliation, pregnancy, race, religion or creed, sex, sexual orientation, or any other factor that is not related to the job. Women, minorities, individuals with disabilities and veterans are encouraged to apply.

Reasonable Accommodation and Accessibility Statement

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