Cultural Resources Technician

SWCA, Incorporated; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Part time

Job summary

SWCA Environmental Consultants in Tucson, AZ seeks Cultural Resources Technicians for a temporary, hourly, field-based assignment from our Tucson office. The six-month project may extend based on needs. Priority will be given to candidates located in Tucson, AZ.

Responsibilities include field data collection, processing, documentation, and quality control, with emphasis on avoiding or mitigating impacts to cultural resources. Some travel and long field hours are required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent and 6 months of relevant experience.
• Must have a valid driver's license, the ability to pass a Motor Vehicle background screening, and have access to reliable transportation.
• Able to carry equipment and supplies weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Available for fieldwork on local projects and for fieldwork requiring extended travel (staying in a hotel for up to 10 days at a time).
• Completion of an accredited Field School.
• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Anthropology, Archaeology, or a related field.

Responsibilities

• Assists with archaeological pedestrian surveys, site identification and recording, monitoring, and data-recovery excavations.
• Works extended field hours in extreme temperatures, inclement weather, and rugged terrain.
• Identifies historic and prehistoric artifacts and features accurately.
• Conducts cultural resource records searches and laboratory analyses as assigned.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Completion of an accredited Field School

Bachelor’s degree or higher in Anthropology, Archaeology, or a related field

Job description

About the opportunity

SWCA Environmental Consultants is seeking Cultural Resources Technicians to join our cultural resources team in Tucson, AZ.

This is a temporary, hourly/non-exempt, and field-based assignment based out of our Tucson, AZ office. This assignment is anticipated to last six months, with the possibility of extension based on project needs.Priority will be given to candidates located in Tucson, AZ

Application Deadline

Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis, and interviews may be scheduled as qualified candidates are identified.Thisposition may close without prior notice once a strong candidate pool isestablished.

What you will accomplish

• Assists with the completion of technical project tasks, in the field, laboratory, or office, including data and information collection, processing, and documentation, as well as quality control. Technicians are expected to work efficiently, in manners that ensure accuracy and thoroughness in ethically applying the directed approach.
• Supports the assessment of cultural values and resources and potential impacts to these from proposed projects, to inform strategies that aim to avoid, minimize, or mitigate adverse effects on cultural values, resources, and the people and communities who hold them significant.
• Communicates effectively with team members and supervisors, soliciting and valuing their input to meet client requirements and project goals diligently. This involves clear articulation of task needs, issues, and progress to the field supervisor or task lead, fostering a collaborative work environment.
• Follows directions, safety and quality protocols, and other established procedures to complete tasks successfully and with accountability.
• Follows applicable federal, Tribal, state, local, industry, contractual, and company regulations, standards, and specifications.
• Performs related work as assigned.

Additional Job-Specific Responsibilities

• Assists with archaeological pedestrian surveys, site identification and recording, monitoring, and data-recovery excavations.
• Works extended field hours in extreme temperatures, inclement weather, and rugged terrain.
• Identifies historic and prehistoric artifacts and features accurately.
• Conducts cultural resource records searches and laboratory analyses as assigned.

Experience and qualifications for success

• High school diploma or equivalent and 6 months of relevant experience
• Must have a valid driver's license, the ability to pass a Motor Vehicle background screening, and have access to reliable transportation.
• Able to carry equipment and supplies weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Available for fieldwork on local projects and for fieldwork requiring extended travel (staying in a hotel for up to 10 days at a time).

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Anthropology, Archaeology, or a related field
• Completion of an accredited Field School
• Experience with a range of field methodologies; including survey, testing, excavation, and heavy equipment or ground disturbing activity monitoring.