Cultural Resources Technician - Temporary

SWCA Environmental Consultants; United States; Remote; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee stock ownership plan

Wellness program

Career development support

Job summary

SWCA Environmental Consultants is seeking temporary Cultural Resources Technicians for our Pasadena office to support projects across Southern California. This role involves extensive fieldwork, travel, and collaboration with a diverse client base in archaeology and cultural resources.

Candidates should have a high school diploma and relevant field experience; a driver’s license and ability to lift up to 50 pounds are required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent and 6 months of relevant experience.
• Must have a valid driver's license and access to reliable transportation.
• Ability to perform long fieldwork in extreme conditions and rugged terrain.
• Able to carry equipment up to 50 pounds and work extended travel.
• Preferred: Bachelor's in Anthropology/Archaeology or related field.
• Preferred: Accredited Field School completion.

Responsibilities

• Assist with fieldwork including pedestrian survey and site recording.
• Identify historic and prehistoric artifacts and features.
• Support cultural resource records searches and lab tasks.
• Follow safety program and report hazards promptly.
• Work independently and maintain professionalism.
• Adhere to project instructions and ask informed questions.
• Support project teams across Southern California.

Skills

Driver's license

Field safety awareness

Ability to lift 50 lb

Long hours fieldwork

Travel readiness

Team collaboration

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Bachelor’s degree in Anthropology/Archaeology (preferred)

Tools

GPS

Collector

Survey123

Job description

About the opportunity

SWCA Environmental Consultants is expanding their team and looking for dynamic individuals who are following their passion in delivering the highest-quality project work. SWCA's Southern California team offers a unique work environment and a diversified client-base, including generation / renewables, transportation, water infrastructure, oil and gas, and land development.

SWCA Environmental Consultants is seeking temporary Cultural Resources Technicians for our Pasadena office to assist on projects based in the Los Angeles, Inland Empire, San Diego and areas all around Southern California. The schedule requires extensive travel subject to variable hours and schedules.

What you will accomplish

• Assistwith conducting archaeological fieldwork (including pedestrian survey, site identification, site recording / data collection,monitoring and data recovery excavations).
• Accurately identify historic and prehistoric artifacts and features.
• Assistwith cultural resource records searches, laboratory analysis tasks, and other office work, as needed.
• Adhere to the safety program and look out for the safety of others, promptly communicating and mitigating safety hazards.
• Work independently in a responsible manner.
• Follow instructions and ask informed questions.
• Maintain a high level of professionalism.

Experience and qualifications for success

Required:

• 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.
• Conduct fieldwork for long hours in various environments including, but not limited to, extreme temperatures, inclement weather, and rugged terrain.
• 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 2 weeks at a time).

Preferred:

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Anthropology, Archaeology, or a related field, preferred.
• Completion of a n accredited Field School.
• Experience with a range of field methodologies; including survey, testing, excavation, and heavy equipment or ground disturbing activity monitoring is preferred.\
• Knowledge of GPS, Collector, and Survey123 applications.

Additional Information

• Compensation based on qualifications and experience. Applications for more advanced positions will also be considered at a higher level on a case-by-case basis.
• Estimated time in the field is 90-100%
• Project schedules may often include up to 10-hour days, 6 days a week for extended periods.
• Opportunity for advancement within SWCA.

Why Work at SWCA

SWCA Environmental Consultants is a growing employee-owned firm, providing a full-spectrum of environmental services. Our Vision (the North Star)is to makeSWCA the best workplace and industry leader in sustainability, bringing sound science and creative solutions to global environmental challenges while maintaining a dedication to employee-ownership. We live our core values: we collaborate as #OneSWCA; weare #AlwaysLearning, we #NeverSettle, and we #GiveBack.

We are 100% employee-owned, and we build our success together. With offices across the United States, SWCA is one of the largest environmental compliance firms and ranks among Engineering News-Record’s Top 200 Environmental Firms. We offer a supportive, team-oriented work environment and competitive wages and benefits, including an 100% employee stock ownership plan (retirement).

At SWCA, we support our team members in developing their careers to make them leaders in their industry. Our Career Landscape initiative is a process and guide designed to help develop chart rewarding career paths for employees at SWCA. We encourage professional conference attendance, internal and external professional development and training programs, education reimbursement, and bonuses for publications meeting certain criteria. All regular status employees are eligible to participate in SWCA medical, dental, vision, employee assistance, wellness, life and disability plans, and are eligible to participate in the SWCA 401(k) Profit Sharing Plan and Trust.

If you need assistance accessing SWCA’s website, completing the online application, or require accommodations at any point during the hiring process due to a disability, please contact us at [e-mail] or call 1-480-581-5378. We’re committed to providing an inclusive and supportive experience for all candidates. This contact information is specifically for accommodation requests; other inquiries will not receive a response.

EOE - women, minorities, individuals with disabilities and veterans are encouraged to apply. At SWCA Environmental Consultants, we celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive work environment. We strongly encourage candidates from all backgrounds, including those with diverse experiences and veterans, to apply. We believe that a diverse and inclusive workforce enhances creativity, innovation, and overall organizational success.

SWCA is committed to salary equity and salary transparency for all its employees. In alignment with this commitment, SWCA posts good faith pay ranges in all its advertised job postings to promote pay equity and transparency. A Cultural Resources Technician in this Pasadena Based position can expect an hourly rate of $21.73-$28.68/hr. Actual pay within this range may depend on experience, qualifications, geographic location, client requirements where applicable, and other factors permitted by law. Temporary employees are eligible for our wellness benefit.

SWCA continues to invest deeply in career development programs, delivering our award-winning Career Landscape support resources to accelerate the growth of our staff. We recognize the valuable skills and experiences our internal team members bring to SWCA’s continued success. Qualified internal candidates are encouraged to apply and will be seriously considered for this position. We believe in promoting from within, where possible, providing our existing employees with compelling opportunities to advance their careers.

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