Cultural Resources Technician

About the opportunity

SWCA has an opportunity for a Cultural Resources Technician working in the Northern Plains from the Bismarck, North Dakota Office. The Cultural Resources Technician will assist the Project Team in completing archaeological pedestrian surveys, construction monitoring, and other field or office tasks. You will assist with GPS data collection using tablets and/or Trimble units, coordinate with contractors in the field, and communicate with the Team through daily reporting of field activities.

Our Bismarck, North Dakota office specializes in cultural and natural resources services within a relaxed work environment. We take pride in rapidly delivering on client needs, which can lead to extended field efforts with abundant overtime compensation. With our network of offices across the US, we have the ability to move our field staff rapidly to meet these needs, and the selected technician may have the opportunity to assist on a wide variety of projects across the country as a result.

This position is a regular, hourly position offering a competitive pay and benefits package. Project work will occur primarily in North Dakota, South Dakota, and Minnesota, although opportunities to work in other states may also arise. Per diem and lodging are provided for all project work requiring overnight stays away from the home office.

What you will accomplish

• Conduct archaeological fieldwork under the direction of a Field Manager or Assistant Field Manager (crew chief) on projects including monitoring, survey, testing, and data recovery.
• Thrive in our team-oriented approach to project execution.
• Maintain a strong commitment to customer service and to producing quality work.
• Identify historic and prehistoric artifacts accurately.
• Conduct archaeological survey, excavation, and associated field recording, including completion of field forms, digital photography, and in-field mapping.
• Gain experience with our rapidly developing tablet-based GPS and forms interfaces, along with web-based portals displaying project information.
• Conduct archaeological lab work, including artifact washing, analysis, and curation preparation.
• Use SWCA-provided personal protective equipment and comply with all SWCA and client safety policies..

Experience and qualifications for success

• A Bachelor’s Degree in anthropology, archaeology, or a closely related field is required or (6) months field experience with a range of field methodologies, including survey, testing, excavation, and monitoring.
• A Master’s Degree in anthropology, archaeology, or a closely related field is preferred for permitting purposes.
• An accredited Field School Certification or comparable experience is preferred
• Experience with a wide range of field methodologies, including archaeological survey, testing, excavation, methodology and monitoring preferred.
• Knowledge of ArcGIS Collector is a plus.
• Current valid driver’s license and the ability to safely operate a 4wd vehicle on rugged, backcountry roads required.
• Ability to travel to a location, walk and conduct fieldwork for long hours, sometimes in inclement weather, rugged terrain, often at high altitudes, and ability to carry equipment and supplies weighing up to 40 pounds is required.
• Willing to travel overnight for extended periods of time. Travel outside of the Dakotas/Minnesota area is expected to be 50 to 75%.

SWCA is a 100% employee-owned, and we build our success together. 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. We offer a supportive, team-oriented work environment and competitive wages and benefits, including an 100% employee stock ownership plan (retirement). If you are seeking an opportunity to work in a culture of exceptionally skilled and diverse professionals who embrace sound science and creative solutions, then SWCA will be a great fit for you!

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SWCA is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages women, minorities, individuals with disabilities and veterans to apply.

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Seniority Level

Entry level

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