As-Needed Archaeological Field Technician

Rincon Consultants; California (MO); On-site; USD 33,062 - 50,971; Part time

Job summary

A cultural resource management firm is seeking qualified Archaeological Field Technicians to support projects across California. Ideal candidates will have a Bachelor's degree in archaeology or anthropology, experience in archaeological surveying, and the ability to work independently in challenging outdoor conditions. This role requires hiking in difficult terrain and may necessitate long field rotations. The position offers a competitive hourly rate between $24.00 and $37.00.

Qualifications

• At least one year of professional experience identifying and evaluating cultural resources.
• Must be capable of hiking 10-12 miles per day in difficult terrain.
• Available for extended field rotations of 10-12 days at a time.

Responsibilities

• Assist Project Managers during archaeological tasks.
• Prepare field forms and site records.
• Work closely with clients and Native American representatives.

Skills

Archaeological survey

Site recording

Evaluation and monitoring

GPS data collection (Trimble/Garmin)

Strong organizational skills

Independent decision-making

Education

Bachelor's degree in archaeology or anthropology

Job description

A cultural resource management firm is seeking qualified Archaeological Field Technicians to support projects across California. Ideal candidates will have a Bachelor's degree in archaeology or anthropology, experience in archaeological surveying, and the ability to work independently in challenging outdoor conditions. This role requires hiking in difficult terrain and may necessitate long field rotations. The position offers a competitive hourly rate between $24.00 and $37.00.