On-Call Archaeology & Cultural Resource Technician (Pacific NW)

Langan Engineering & Environmental Services; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 30,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Job summary

Langan Engineering & Environmental Services seeks On Call Archaeological/Cultural Resource Technicians of varying experience for the Pacific Northwest. The role supports environmental and cultural resource project managers in field and desktop tasks.

Work with a multi-disciplinary team including biology, site/civil, geotechnical, survey, and landscape professionals across diverse projects. Technicians gain experience and skill growth while being fairly compensated.

Qualifications

• Degree in Anthropology/Archaeology/History or related field. Higher degrees preferred.
• NHPA/ARPA/NAGPRA knowledge and related regulations preferred.
• Hazwoper certification and fit testing preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conduct cultural resource pedestrian surveys.
• Conduct background research at historical societies, museums, archives and repositories.
• Perform cultural resource recordation and documentation.
• Conduct subsurface absence/presence testing.
• Conduct data recovery excavations.
• Perform construction monitoring for mitigation compliance.
• Conduct records searches at CHRIS information Centers.
• Laboratory analysis and cataloging of artifacts.
• Prepare technical report sections.
• Complete work logs in a timely and accurate manner.
• Assemble and maintain field equipment and inspect gear.
• Perform other duties as requested.

Skills

GIS

AutoCAD

Microsoft Excel

Strong communication

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Anthropology/Archaeology/History

High School diploma considered for some tasks

Tools

NHPA knowledge

ARPA knowledge

NAGPRA knowledge

Job description

Langan Engineering & Environmental Services seeks On Call Archaeological/Cultural Resource Technicians of varying experience for the Pacific Northwest. The role supports environmental and cultural resource project managers in field and desktop tasks.

Work with a multi-disciplinary team including biology, site/civil, geotechnical, survey, and landscape professionals across diverse projects. Technicians gain experience and skill growth while being fairly compensated.