On Call Archaeology Field Technician

WSP in the U.S.; Tempe (AZ); On-site; USD 35,817 - 41,328; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, life insurance

Flexible workplace model

Job summary

WSP in the U.S. is seeking On Call Archaeology Field Technicians for project work in Arizona and New Mexico. Candidates with 1+ years of archaeological experience are preferred, working with supervisory staff on survey and mitigation tasks.

This position involves extensive fieldwork, requiring travel to locations, with compensation ranging from $26 to $30 per hour. Benefits include medical, dental, and retirement savings. Join a growth-oriented organization addressing cultural resource challenges.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 – 3 years of professional level experience researching and analyzing archaeological plans.
• Experience with NHPA, ARPA, NAGPRA, and relevant state laws.
• Ability to perform pedestrian survey and carry up to 25 lbs. of gear.

Responsibilities

• Participate in Class I-Class III assessments and avoidance recommendations.
• Travel to project sites in Arizona and New Mexico for fieldwork.
• Contribute to digital data collection and reporting findings.

Skills

Excellent interpersonal skills

Excellent oral and written communication skills

Working knowledge of cultural resources and environmental regulations

Experience in North American archaeology

Education

BA/BS degree in Archaeology, Anthropology, History or related field

MS/MA preferred

Tools

SharePoint

Microsoft Office

Job description

Overview

WSP currently has opportunities for On Call Archaeology Field Technicians with 1+ years of experience for project work in Arizona and New Mexico. Selected applicants will be involved in projects with our Earth & Environment Cultural Resource Team and will have open opportunities to become a part of a growing organization that meets our client’s objectives and solves their cultural resource challenges.

Job Description

This position will work with supervisory field staff and senior archaeologists to complete assigned survey and mitigation tasks (e.g., testing, data recovery, monitoring). Compensation will be commensurate with credentials and experience. Successful candidates will work with environmental and heritage/cultural resources specialists throughout the West. Current and upcoming archaeological project contributions are needed in Arizona and New Mexico; expect upcoming or future fieldwork opportunities in adjacent states as well. Positions are expected to take active roles in conducting fieldwork and supporting the collection and preparation of digital data for reporting findings. The successful candidate will have experience with various digital data collection software and hardware and be expected to contribute to the completion of state IMACS forms. Great Basin and Southwestern experience preferred but not required.

Your Impact

• Participation in Class I-Class III assessments and avoidance recommendations
• Participating in and/or contributing to heritage/cultural resource investigations in support of clients’ projects. These efforts require compliance with NEPA, NHPA, NAGPRA, and other federal, state and local laws and regulations.
• Will travel to project sites in Arizona and New Mexico. Per diem will be provided.

Required Qualifications

• BA/BS degree (MS/MA preferred) in Archaeology, Anthropology, History or related field.
• Minimum 1 – 3 years of professional level experience researching, analyzing, developing and managing archaeological and historic preservation plans, staff and resources.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to work in a team environment.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Working knowledge of cultural resources and environmental regulations.
• Working knowledge of North American archaeology.
• Experience with SharePoint and Microsoft.
• 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 survey in hot and 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 10‑day rotations and possibly camp.
• Must pass background check and successfully complete and pass WSP’s Motor Vehicle screening.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous work experience in the western US.
• Large scale terrestrial survey project experience is a plus.
• Previous Great Basin and/or Southwestern‑specific fieldwork experience is a plus.

Compensation

Hourly pay rate range: $26 - $30.

Benefits

Employees are also afforded a comprehensive suite of benefits including medical, dental, vision, disability, life, and retirement savings. WSP provides a flexible and agile workplace model while meeting client needs.

Equal Opportunity Statement

WSP USA (and all of its U.S. companies) is an Equal Opportunity Employer Race/Age/Color/Religion/Sex/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/National Origin/Disability or Protected Veteran Status. The selected candidate must be authorized to work in the United States.