Field Archaeological Monitor (Temporary, Western NC)

SWCA, Incorporated; Cary (NC); Hybrid; USD 37,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid wellness time

Career development opportunities

Job summary

SWCA Environmental Consultants in North Carolina seeks a Temporary Archaeological Monitor to support monitoring for construction projects, documenting compliance with monitoring plans, permits, and regulatory requirements. This 40-hour/week assignment prioritizes candidates near Asheville, NC, with potential extension through December.

You will work with Project Archaeologists and field teams, lead field crews where assigned, and ensure safe, compliant monitoring of ground-disturbing activities,

Qualifications

• Must meet the U.S. Secretary of the Interior’s Professional Qualification Standards (SOI-qualified) for Archaeology.
• Bachelor’s degree in Archaeology, Anthropology, or a closely related field, or equivalent education and experience that meets SOI qualification requirements.
• Experience conducting archaeological fieldwork, monitoring, survey, excavation, or other CRM activities.
• Experience identifying, documenting, and evaluating archaeological resources in the field.

Responsibilities

• Implements resource-specific monitoring activities per plans to verify compliance.
• Assists with implementation and verification of mitigation measures to prevent environmental impacts.
• Conducts resource monitoring and inspection to verify adherence to environmental commitments.
• Coordinates with environmental inspectors or project leads to document compliance.
• Documents monitoring results and communicates findings to management and clients.

Skills

SOI-qualified Archaeology

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Archaeology/Anthropology or related field

Job description

SWCA Environmental Consultants in North Carolina seeks a Temporary Archaeological Monitor to support monitoring for construction projects, documenting compliance with monitoring plans, permits, and regulatory requirements. This 40-hour/week assignment prioritizes candidates near Asheville, NC, with potential extension through December.

You will work with Project Archaeologists and field teams, lead field crews where assigned, and ensure safe, compliant monitoring of ground-disturbing activities,