Staff Archaeologist

About the opportunity

SWCA has an opportunity for a Staff Archaeologist – Crew Lead working in the Southeast Region from our Tampa, Florida Office. The Staff Archaeologist will be responsible for supervising and leading small field crews during survey, testing, and data recovery. You will communicate with Field Directors, Project Managers, and GIS staff through regular, scheduled field status reports. The Staff Archaeologist will participate in technical research and writing and data QA/QC for reporting efforts, and assist with mapping responsibilities in the field, including collection of GPS data using tablets and/or Trimble Units.

This position is a regular, hourly position offering a competitive pay and benefits package. Field project work will occur primarily in southeastern states, although opportunities to work in the field or conducting reporting for other offices throughout SWCA is likely. You should be able to work flexible hours with the potential for long-term field mobilizations for specific projects. 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 Project Manager or Field Director 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

• Minimum of a Bachelor’s Degree in Anthropology, Archaeology or a closely related field required. Master’s Degree in Anthropology, Archaeology or a closely related field is preferred.
• A minimum of two (2) years of experience with a wide range of field methodologies, including archaeological survey, testing, excavation, and monitoring required.
• Previous field supervisory experience required
• Completed accredited field school experience is highly preferred
• Experience in conducting cultural resources surveys in Florida is 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, and ability to carry equipment and supplies weighing up to 40 pounds is required.
• Willing to travel overnight for extended periods of time.

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.

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SWCA is committed to salary equity and salary transparency for all its employees.  In alignment with this commitment, SWCA posts good faith pay ranges on all its advertised job postings to promote pay equity and transparency.

An employee in this Pensacola FL. office -based position can expect a salary of $23.25- 29.75/hr. Actual pay within this range may depend on experience, qualifications, geographic location, client requirements where applicable, and other factors permitted by law.  Regular-status employees are also eligible for performance bonuses. Candidates are also encouraged to consider SWCA’s Total Rewards package, which includes a competitive Benefits package, forward-thinking workplace flexibility, outstanding corporate culture, award-winning career development, and more.

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

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