On-call Archaeological Technician

Stantec; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Stantec is seeking archaeological staff to join our Environmental Services Cultural Resources Team across the Northwest, including Oregon and Washington. You will support field surveys, pre-field planning, and data collection while assisting field directors and project managers.

Ideal candidates have a Bachelor’s degree in Anthropology or Archaeology, at least 1 year of CRM experience, and proven ability to work independently or in a crew.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Anthropology or Archaeology.
• 1 year minimum of CRM experience.
• Experience with both small and large archaeological crews.

Responsibilities

• Directly support archaeological field directors and project managers by assisting with pre-field planning, cultural surveys, and monitoring.
• Exhibit good field skills and can work independently and as part of a crew.
• Participate in identifying and recording areas of archaeological potential, archaeological sites, and traditional use sites.
• Collect appropriate field data.
• Support construction planning.

Skills

Field skills

Communication

Teamwork

Willingness to learn

Safety awareness

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Anthropology or Archaeology

Tools

Trimble GPS

Survey123

Collector

Job description

Grounded in safety, quality, and ethics, our experts lead their fields with dedication, a creative spirit, and a vision for growth. We draw from more than 20 technical specialties worldwide and are devoted to fostering a community of diverse talents, backgrounds, and expertise. Here, you can apply your passion and collaborate with top environmental professionals on work that’s vital to our clients and the communities they serve.

Join a team that’s naturally committed to the environment.

Your Opportunity

Join Stantec’s Environmental Services Cultural Resources Team in Oregon and Washington. We are seeking innovative and motivated team members to help grow our cultural resources program, which currently supports a variety of clients and projects. We strive to give each cultural team member a variety of work experiences and mentorship to help them grow in their career. Stantec offers a flexible work schedule to maintain a work-life balance. Stantec is seeking numerous archaeological staff reporting to our Colorado, Washington, Oregon, Idaho, Montana, Wyoming, Utah, New Mexico, Arizona and Nevada offices.

Your Responsibilities

• Directly support archaeological field directors and project managers by assisting with pre-field planning, cultural surveys, and monitoring
• Exhibit good field skills and can work independently and as part of a crew
• Participate in identifying and recording areas of archaeological potential, archaeological sites, and traditional use sites
• Collect appropriate field data
• Support construction planning

Your Credentials and Capabilities

• Willing to learn, be flexible, follow direction, use good communication skills, and be part of an interdisciplinary, fast-paced team
• Willing and able to accommodate out-of-town travel for up to 2 weeks at a time
• Working knowledge of State issued forms
• Proficient in Trimble sub-meter GPS unit or equivalent and associated software
• Completed archaeological field school or demonstrable equivalent training
• Ability to complete physically demanding tasks in remote areas and/or hot and dry climates, including walking, hiking, carrying loads up to 50 pounds, and excavation
• Experience working with Native American groups
• Familiarity with field applications like Survey123, Collector
• Specialization in Section 106 compliance on federal lands
• A valid drivers license is required
• Dedicated to following and promoting a strong safety culture

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Anthropology or Archaeology
• 1 year minimum of CRM experience
• Experience with both small and large archaeological crews

Typical office environment working with computers and remaining sedentary for long periods of time. Field work may include exposure to the elements including inclement weather.

This description is not a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that may be required of the employee and other duties, responsibilities, and activities may be assigned or may be changed at any time with or without notice.

About Stantec

Stantec is a global leader in sustainable engineering, architecture, and environmental consulting. The diverse perspectives of our partners and interested parties drive us to think beyond what’s previously been done on critical issues like climate change, digital transformation, and future-proofing our cities and infrastructure. We innovate at the intersection of community, creativity, and client relationships to advance communities everywhere, so that together we can redefine what’s possible.

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Pay Range

• Locations in MN, OH, VT, & Various CA, NY Areas-$52,500.00 - $76,100.00 Annually
• Locations in CO, HI, IL, MD & Various CA, NJ Areas-$57,800.00 - $83,700.00 Annually
• Locations in WA, DC & Various CA, MA areas-$62,000.00 - $89,800.00 Annually

Pay Transparency

In compliance with pay transparency laws, pay ranges are provided for positions in locations where required. Please note, the final agreed upon compensation is based on individual education, qualifications, experience, and work location. At Stantec certain roles are bonus eligible. Actual compensation for part-time roles will be pro-rated based on the agreed number of working hours per week.

Benefits Summary

Regular full-time and part-time employees (working at least 20 hours per week) have access to medical, dental, and vision plans, a wellness program, health saving accounts, flexible spending accounts, 401(k) plan, employee stock purchase program, life and accidental death & dismemberment (AD&D) insurance, short-term/long-term disability plans, emergency travel benefits, tuition reimbursement, professional membership fee coverage and paid family leave. Regular full-time and part-time employees will receive ten paid holidays in each calendar year. In addition, employees will be eligible to accrue vacation between 10 and 20 days per year and eligible for paid sick leave (and if more generous, in accordance with state and local law).

Temporary/casual employees have access to 401(k) plans, employee stock purchase program, and paid leave, in accordance with state and local law.

The benefits information listed above may not apply to union positions because benefits for such positions are governed by applicable collective bargaining agreements.

Primary Location

United States | OR | Portland

Other Locations

United States | AZ | Tucson

Organization

BC-2037 EnvSvcs-US Mountain

Employee Status

Regular

Business Justification

New Position

Travel

Yes

Schedule

Full time

#additional

Stantec provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants for future and current employment and prohibit discrimination on the grounds of race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression. We prohibit discrimination in decisions concerning recruitment, hiring, referral, promotion, compensation, fringe benefits, job training, terminations or any other condition of employment. Stantec is in compliance with laws and regulations and ensures equitable opportunities in all aspects of employment. At Stantec we are committed to ensuring our recruitment process is accessible to all. If you require reasonable adjustments to be made during the recruitment process then please inform a member of our Talent Acquisition team.