About the opportunity
SWCA Environmental Consultants is seeking an Assistant Staff Archaeologist to assist with cultural resources management work within the Texas and the Gulf Coast region. Under the supervision of a Cultural Resources Lead, this position will perform field and office tasks while working with and supervising crew members.
ou will supervise one crew of Archaeological Technicians during survey, site recording, or monitoring projects. You may also assist with office-based tasks, including laboratory work, the preparation of site forms, and technical reports. SWCA offers a unique work environment specializing in delivering natural and cultural resources services across Texas and the greater Gulf Coast Region.
This is a regular, full-time position with the ability to work either in office or hybrid.
What you will accomplish
- Supervise a crew in fieldwork, including archaeological survey and monitoring, while ensuring quality and completeness of data collected
- Ensure that necessary equipment, staff, and other resources are ready for fieldwork
- Review the data for quality control, and ensure all work is conducted and submitted in accordance with company standards and guidelines
- Accurately identify historic-era and prehistoric artifacts and features, and train less experienced field crew in their identification
- Assist with office-based tasks, including laboratory work, performing literature reviews, research, site form preparation, and assist with technical report preparation
- Communicate effectively when reporting to Project Archaeologists, Principal Investigators, clients, and client representatives in the field, such as land agents, to facilitate successful project planning and logistics
Experience and qualifications for success
Minimum Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Anthropology, Archaeology, or related field
- Completion of an accredited archaeological field school or demonstrative equivalent
- One (1) year working as a field archaeologist
- Ability to travel and conduct fieldwork for long hours, sometimes in inclement weather (including high heat and humidity) and rugged terrain
- Ability to carry equipment weighing up to 40 pounds
- Valid driver's license, the ability to pass a Motor Vehicle background screening, and have access to reliable transportation
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience working in Texas and the greater Gulf Coast region
- Experience leading crews of field technicians on a variety of project types and sizes, regions, and agencies
- Experience collecting field data utilizing modern mobile technology (tablets with programs such as ESRI Field Map and Survey 123) and Trimble GPS units (Terrasync and/or ArcPad)
- CPR and First Aid certified
Additional Information:
- Currently reside in the Houston, TX vicinity or plan to relocate to the area in the immediate future
- Estimated time in the field is approximately 90-100%
- Project schedules may often include up to 12-hour days, 6 days a week for extended periods
- Hours worked over 40 hours per week are paid at time-and-a-half rate
- Single occupancy hotels paid directly by SWCA
- Per diem for full day, unless otherwise noted for specific projects
- Vehicles provided for projects
- Opportunity for advancement within SWCA
SWCA Environmental Consultants is a growing employee-owned firm, providing a full spectrum of environmental services. With offices across the United States, SWCA is one of the largest environmental compliance firms and ranks among Engineering News-Record’s Top 200 Environmental Firms.
SWCA offers a comprehensive benefits package, which includes participation in our ESOP program. Take a glance at some of our benefits by going to
https://www.swca.com/careers/totalrewards/benefits
EOE - women, minorities, individuals with disabilities and veterans are encouraged to apply
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Seniority Level
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