On-Call Staff Archaeologist | Field Technician | Nevada

Chronicle Heritage; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 28,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Chronicle Heritage is seeking Archaeological Field Technicians to support projects throughout the West, including Utah, Nevada, and Idaho. The role involves pedestrian surveys, monitoring, and site recording under the Field Director, with per diem for out‑of‑town stays and lodging arranged.

Preferred candidates are local to the Salt Lake City area or willing to relocate, and must have a bachelor’s degree and field experience. This is a full-time hourly position based on-site in Utah.

Qualifications

• Candidates hold a bachelor’s degree in archaeology or anthropology or a closely related field.
• Field school completion or demonstrated equivalent field experience is required.
• Minimum several months of survey fieldwork experience is needed.
• Willingness to travel frequently for extended periods is essential.
• Valid driver’s license is required.

Responsibilities

• Perform pedestrian surveys, monitor project sites, and assist delineation and recording.
• Support field team with data collection, mapping, and site documentation.

Skills

Survey fieldwork

Travel flexibility

Driver's license

Teamwork

Attention to detail

GPS mapping tech

Education

Bachelor's degree in archaeology/anthropology

Field school completion or equivalent experience

Tools

GPS devices

Job description

Position:On-Call Staff Archaeologist | Field Technician | Utah

Location: Salt Lake City, UT

Remote Status: On-Site

Job Id:1131

# of Openings:6

Experienced Field Tech | Staff Archaeologist

Company Profile

Chronicle Heritage is a solution-driven heritage consulting firm that prides itself on employing the best cultural resource management professionals in the industry. We place an emphasis on supporting our clients’ needs, fostering new technologies that advance our industry, and leveraging those advancements toward the management of non-renewable cultural resources. Chronicle Heritage prioritizes professional development within the framework of innovation and forward thinking to encourage career advancement and research development.

Job Description

Chronicle Heritage is seeking Archaeological Field Technicians to support project work out of our Las Vegas and Reno offices, specifically in Nevada, Utah, and Idaho. The role will assist the Field Director and Project Team in completing archaeological pedestrian surveys, monitoring, testing. site delineation and recording throughout the West. Preference will be given to local candidates. Per diem will be provided for out-of-town stays. Lodging will either be camping or hotel, depending on their location.

Hire Type:Full-time (hourly)

Location:Nevada, Utah, and Idaho

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in archaeology, anthropology, or a closely relatedfield
• Successful completion of an archaeology field school or have demonstrated equivalent experience
• 4 months or more of experience conducting survey fieldwork
• Frequent out-of-town travel, potentially for extended periods of time
• Valid driver’s license

Preferred Skills

• Experience performing pedestrian surveys, excavating/recording shovel test units, and recording archaeological sites
• Knowledge of Western US material culture
• Experience with car camping and backpacking
• Demonstrateexcellent attention to detail,a positive work ethic, reliability, and commitment to working both independently and in a team environment
• Previous experience with mapping equipment and other special application equipment(GPS, tablets, etc.)
• Strong communication and organization skills

Physical And Mental Requirements And Work Environment

• Regular fieldwork or on-site inspections are required, which necessitates ability to frequently travel/drive a vehicle (sight, hearing, and manual manipulation of driving mechanisms), cognitive ability to plan travel, use maps or GPS navigation systems.
• May require ambulation and movement to enable walking or hiking 10+ miles per day on rough and/or hazardous terrain and occasional climbing, crouching, kneeling, balancing on rough terrain. Fieldwork may involve exposure to conditions of rain, sun, heat, wind, dust, etc., with exposure to animals, plants, wet conditions, biting insects, poison oak, etc. May require use of respiratory equipment.
• Some fieldwork may require carrying loads up to 25 pounds or work around heavy construction equipment.
• Vision is required to observe environmental phenomena and record and translate observations into text (either keyboard entry on a computer or dictation and audio translation of recording to Standard English scientific text).
• Mental requirements include ability to organize one’s own work or that of crew members; ability to recognize and observe scientific data and analyze data as well as ability to perform calculations. Must also be able to observe social and professional interactions and respond appropriately.
• Some work is performed primarily in an indoor environment and requires sustained sitting and use of fingers, hands, and arms to operate a computer and perform keyboard entry of data or document preparation (or equivalent with accommodation). Must also be able to operation standard office equipment (phone, copy machine, etc.)

Additional Information

Chronicle Heritage is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status, or any other basis covered by appropriate law. All employment is decided based on qualifications, merit, and business need.
Chronicle Heritage complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and considers reasonable accommodation measures that may be necessary for eligible applicants/employees to perform essential functions. EEO/AA/M/F/Veteran/Disabled. If you require assistance with submitting the application, please contact [e-mail].