On Call Archaeology Field Technician

WSP Global Inc.; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 61,000; Part time

Job summary

WSP Global Inc. is seeking On-Call Archaeology Field Technicians for California projects. You will monitor construction sites, assist with surveys and data collection, and support senior archaeologists in accordance with NEPA/NHPA/NAGPRA guidelines. Travel to remote and field locations is expected.

The role emphasizes collaboration, strict safety, and compliance with environmental regulations, with compensation commensurate with credentials and experience.

Qualifications

• BA/BS degree in anthropology, archaeology, or historical archaeology (MS/MA preferred).
• 3+ years field archaeology experience in California.
• Experience with ESRI FieldMaps and NHPA/ARPA/NAGPRA regulations.

Responsibilities

• Participate in cultural resource monitoring during preconstruction and construction activities.
• Support cultural resource investigations to comply with NEPA and local regulations.
• Assist with field tasks such as monitoring, survey, testing, and data recovery.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Team environment

Oral & written communication

Pedestrian survey ability

Field safety awareness

Travel readiness

Education

BA/BS in anthropology/archaeology (MS/MA preferred)

Tools

ESRI FieldMaps

Job description

This Opportunity

WSP currently has opportunities for On-Call Archaeology Field Technicians for project work in California. Selected applicants will primarily monitor construction projects with our Earth & Environment Cultural Resource Team and will have open opportunities to become part of a growing organization that meets our client’s objectives and solves their cultural resource challenges. This On-Call Archaeology Field Technician position will work with supervisory field staff and senior archaeologists to complete assigned fieldwork tasks (primarily monitoring, survey, testing, and data recovery). Compensation will be commensurate with credentials and experience.

Current project contributions are needed in Southern California; however, the successful candidate should expect upcoming or future fieldwork opportunities in adjacent states including Nevada and Arizona. The positions are expected to take active roles in conducting monitoring and survey fieldwork and supporting field data collection. The successful candidate will have experience with various digital data collection software (such as ESRI FieldMaps, Survey 123, and WildNote) and would be expected to contribute to the completion of state DPR-523 forms.

Your Impact

• Participation in cultural resource monitoring during preconstruction and construction activities.

• Participating in and/or contributing to cultural resource investigations in support of our clients’ projects. These efforts require compliance with NEPA, NHPA, NAGPRA, and other federal, state and local laws and regulations.

• Exercise responsible and ethical decision-making regarding company funds, resources and conduct, and adhere to WSP’s Code of Conduct and related policies and procedures.

• Perform additional responsibilities as required by business needs.

Who You Are

Required Qualifications

• BA/BS degree (MS/MA preferred) in anthropology, archaeology, historical archaeology

• 3+ years related archaeological field experience in California

• Excellent interpersonal skills, ability to work in a team environment, and excellent oral and written communication skills.

• Working knowledge of cultural resources and environmental regulations and North American archaeology including Southern California, Mojave Desert, and Great Basin.

• Experience with ESRI FieldMaps.

• Experience with NHPA, ARPA, NAGPRA, and relevant state laws.

• Ability to perform pedestrian survey and carry up to 25 lbs. of personal gear and company equipment.

• Ability to perform archaeological fieldwork (survey, monitoring) in hot, dry high-desert conditions.

• Experience identifying and analyzing a wide variety of archaeological materials from prehistoric and historic-period archaeological sites in the field.

• Must be willing to travel to a remote project location for up to 10-day rotations.

• Willing travel to project site in Southern California. Per diem provided.
  

Preferred Qualifications:

• Previous work experience in California, Great Basin, or Southwest United States.

• Large scale construction monitoring and/or terrestrial survey project experience is a plus.

WSP Benefits:

WSP provides a comprehensive suite of benefits focused on a providing health and financial stability throughout the employee’s career. These benefits include coverage related to medical, dental, vision, disability, and life; retirement savings; paid sick leave; paid vacation (or other personal time); paid parental leave; and paid time off for purposes of bereavement, voting, and/or attendance at naturalization proceedings.

Compensation:

Expected Salary: $ 37.64 - $44.05 per hour

WSP USA is providing the compensation range that the company in good faith believes it might pay and offer for this position, based on the successful applicant’s education, experience, knowledge, skills, abilities in addition to internal equity and specific geographic location. WSP USA reserves the right to ultimately pay more or less than the posted range and offer additional benefits and other compensation, depending on circumstances not related to an applicant’s sex or other status protected by local, state, and/or federal law.

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