Cultural Resources Technician

SWCA Environmental Consultants; Tucson (AZ); In loco; USD 21.000 - 34.000; Part-time

Descrizione del lavoro

SWCA Environmental Consultants seeks Cultural Resources Technicians to join its Tucson, AZ team for a temporary field-based assignment. The six-month project will involve field surveys, data collection, and recording in a fast-paced environment, with potential extension based on project needs.

Priority will be given to those located in Tucson and available for extended field hours. Responsibilities include pedestrian surveys, site identification, data recovery, and collaboration with supervisors

Competenze

• High school diploma or equivalent plus 6 months of relevant field experience.
• Valid driver’s license and access to reliable transportation.
• Ability to carry equipment up to 50 pounds.
• Willingness to travel and stay in hotels for extended fieldwork.
• Experience with cultural resource surveys and data recording is a plus.

Mansioni

• Assist with archaeological pedestrian surveys, site identification, and data-recovery excavations.
• Support field, laboratory, or office tasks with data collection and documentation.
• Follow safety, quality, and project procedures in all tasks.
• Communicate findings with team members and supervisors to meet project goals.
• Contribute to monitoring and recording of artifacts and features.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

Conoscenze

Fieldwork logistics

Data collection

Team communication

Safety protocols

Formazione

High school diploma or equivalent

Bachelor’s degree in Anthropology/Archaeology or related field

Descrizione del lavoro

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.