Archaeology Field Technician- Idaho

True Environmental; United States; On-site; USD 28,000 - 34,000; Part time

Job summary

Sundance Consultants, part of True Environmental, seeks an on-call Temporary Field Technician for archaeological fieldwork across the Western United States. The role is Boise/Pocatello/Bend/Twin Falls area based with travel; pay is $20-25/hr depending on experience.

Responsibilities include pedestrian surveys, data collection (GPS, photos, site forms), subsurface testing, artifact measurement, and detailed field notes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Archaeology, Anthropology or related field.
• At least 6 months of archaeological field experience or field school experience.
• Experience performing archaeological survey and excavation.
• Ability to work in diverse, often difficult terrain, hiking up to 5–10 miles per day.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work well with others and be a proactive part of a project team.
• Excellent attention to detail and detailed note taking skills.
• A valid driver’s license.
• Ability to operate GPS units and navigate using USGS maps/aerial photography, and compass preferred.
• Ability to work outdoors in all weather conditions.
• Must understand and comply with company safety standards.
• Access to a laptop to complete timesheets, expense reports, and office tasks.
• COVID-19 vaccination may be required as a condition of employment with accommodations as allowed.

Responsibilities

• Conducting archaeological pedestrian surveys
• Archaeological data collection (GPS, photographs, site forms, site sketch, artifact sketch)
• Subsurface testing or artifact identification
• Measuring and fully recording artifacts
• Preparing high-quality field notes
• Working as a team member, or independently, as the job may require
• Other duties as requested

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Teamwork

Safety standards

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Archaeology/Anthropology

Tools

GPS units

USGS maps

Compass

Laptop

Job description

Sundance Consultants, a part of True Environmental and its partner firms, have united their strengths to establish the nation's premier environmental and engineering services consulting firm. This powerhouse organization offers an extensive range of services aimed at revolutionizing the built environment and preserving the natural one. Its diverse expertise encompasses environmental remediation, urban planning, engineering iconic coastal and marine structures, developing sustainable energy sources, and pioneering resource extraction methods. Explore further at Sundance-inc.com and True-Environmental.com to discover the full scope of our capabilities.
This is an on-call Temporary field technician position who will be directly responsible for fulfilling all duties and responsibilities associated with archaeological fieldwork throughout the Western United States.
Position will be in Boise, Pocatello, Bend, Twin Falls
The pay for this role is $20-25/hr, based on experience.

What you'll do

• Conducting archaeological pedestrian surveys
• Archaeological data collection (GPS, photographs, site forms, site sketch, artifact sketch)
• Subsurface testing or artifact identification
• Measuring and fully recording artifacts
• Preparing high-quality field notes
• Working as a team member, or independently, as the job may require
• Other duties as requested
  

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Archaeology, Anthropology or related field
• At least 6 months of archaeological field experience or field school experience
• Experience performing archaeological survey and excavation
• Ability to work in diverse, often difficult terrain, that will involve hiking long distances to and from project areas (up to 5 to 10 miles per day)
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to work well with others and be a proactive part of a project team
• Excellent attention to detail and detailed note taking skills
• A valid driver's license
• Ability to operate GPS units and navigate using USGS maps/aerial photography, and compass preferred
• Ability to work outdoors in all weather conditions
• Must understand and comply with company safety standards
• Access to a laptop or computer to complete timesheets, expense reports, and office tasks
• As a federal contractor that is subject to Executive Order 14042, Sundance requires all employees to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 as a condition of employment, subject to accommodations for bona fide medical and religious exemptions
• Ability to lift and move materials and equipment up to 50 -pounds on occasion
• This role will require the successful completion of fit for work testing which includes Drug & Alcohol testing
  

Work Environment

• This is a temporary, part-time, non-exempt, hourly wage position. Approximately 45 to 50 hours per week
• Overnight and day travel as needed to support field work
• Ability to work outdoors in variable weather conditions, including inclement weather
• Per Diem is often on a GSA rate and is based on the location of the fieldwork. Per Diem is generally never less than $50 per day
• Hotel or lodging is covered by Sundance and is not part of per diem
• Some projects may require long-term remote camping to be executed.
• Opportunities for post-field office work are often available; however these are at the Project Field Director and Principal Investigator’s discretion. Interest in a temporary post-field office position should be communicated to the field director or crew chief.
  

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.
We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses and identifying potential inconsistencies or verification signals in application materials based on available information. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.