Cultural Resources Technician

About the opportunity

Our Salt Lake City-based Cultural Resources (CR) field execution team are seeking motivated individuals to assist in the highest-quality project work by collecting accurate, thorough cultural resources data. SWCA Environmental Consultants is an employee-owned firm, providing a full spectrum of environmental services. The Salt Lake City CR team conducts high-quality fieldwork throughout the Intermountain West in a variety of environments and weather conditions. The work is demanding, exhausting, and rewarding. Fieldwork will require someone who is adaptable, level-headed, willing to learn, and has a good sense of humor.

The pay range for this position is $17.00-$19.00 an hour.

What you will accomplish

Your role will be to conduct archaeological fieldwork as a member of a survey crew, which can vary in size from 2 to 12. Some data recovery fieldwork may also occur depending on the field season. You will assist with mapping responsibilities in the field, including collection of GPS data, artifact and site locations. This is a field position requiring travel and extensive time away from home, often working long hours in a variety of environments and conditions (including high altitude, extreme temperatures, steep slopes, inclement weather, etc..). Work in the office or laboratory is expected to be minimal.

Experience and qualifications for success

• A Bachelor’s Degree in anthropology, archaeology, or a closely related field is required (however students working toward a Bachelor’s Degree in anthropology or archaeology are also encouraged to apply).
• Archaeology field school, prior CRM, or comparable experience highly preferred.
• Experience with a wide range of field methodologies including archaeological survey, testing, excavation, methodology, and monitoring for at least six (6) months is preferred.
• Ability to travel to a remote location, hike and conduct fieldwork for long hours, sometimes in inclement weather, often in rugged terrain at high altitudes, while carrying equipment and supplies weighing up to 40 pounds is required; a pace of at least 8 miles per day is expected.
• Knowledge of professional-grade GPS and tablet-based data applications is a plus.
• Comfortable driving large, diesel, pickup-trucks is ideal.

A letter of introduction with your resume or CV that explains if and to what extent you meet the experience and qualification parameters outlined above is recommended. Should you meet the requirements, and seem like a good candidate, we will get in touch with you via email, and request a primary phone interview with a couple of our crew chiefs.

SWCA Environmental Consultants is an established and flourishing environmental firm, providing a full spectrum of environmental compliance services. SWCA is an employee-owned company composed of environmental professionals who specialize in natural and cultural resource management, environmental planning, and regulatory compliance.

With offices across the United States, SWCA is one of the largest environmental compliance companies and consistently ranks among Engineering News-Record’s Top 200 Environmental Firms. We offer a team-oriented work environment, and a competitive compensation and benefits package, including an employee stock ownership plan (retirement) for full-time, regular employees. Some benefits are also available to on-call, temporary or part-time employees.

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EOE - women, minorities, individuals with disabilities and veterans are encouraged to apply.

Seniority Level

Entry level

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