Staff Level Archaeologist - Emergencies

About the opportunity

SWCA's Pasadena Cultural Resources Program is actively seeking an entry to mid-level archaeologist (HR Title = Cultural Resources Technician) to join our multi-disciplinary team in Pasadena, California. This is an on-call, hourly position, and pay will be based on individual qualifications and experience.

In this role you will be expected to perform desktop reviews and web-based queries for cultural resources throughout southern and central California. Work will involve utilizing a variety of online tools including ArcGIS Online, Google Earth, Field Maps, Smartsheet, and Fulcrum. This position offers a unique opportunity to apply practical knowledge of California cultural resources to a desktop-based review system. Reviews will be performed in a fast-paced environment working within a larger, collaborative team. This position will require phone and email communication with the client. It will also intermittently require work beyond regular business hours. There is potential for cross training in this role for several programs that vary from cultural review to coordination and support. A key element of your job will be to independently supervise archaeological survey crews in the field.

Our Pasadena office offers a unique work environment and specializes in Natural Resources, Cultural Resources, and Permitting.

The candidate could fill 1 of the 2 staff-level roles based on skill and years of relevant experience:

• Assistant Staff Archaeologist: Typically up to 1 year of experience
• Staff  Archaeologist: Typically up to 2 years of experience

What you will accomplish

• Answer phone/email requests for environmental support

• Conduct cultural resource desktop reviews and web-based database queries with an internal tracking database

• Review online historic aerial and topographic map websites to assist in determinations and resource occurrence potential

• Review listed resources and develop/apply appropriate compliance measures

• Be available outside normal business hours one week per month.

• Supervise a small crew while conducting archaeological fieldwork. This includes:

  • independently assigning and directing the activities of others on behalf of SWCA, often in remote areas without immediate guidance from senior managers, to ensure quality and on-time delivery;
  • ensuring that employees understand their responsibilities and delegated tasks and being held accountable if crew members under your supervision are not performing their activities correctly, productively, and safely;
  • serving as a conduit of communication between employees and senior managers, including communicating issues to relevant senior managers;
  • receiving and resolving complaints from employees in the field; and
  • monitoring team productivity and providing timely performance feedback, including deciding when disciplinary action is necessary and delivering discipline.

Experience and qualifications for success

• A bachelor’s degree in anthropology, archaeology, history, or a closely related field is required.
• A minimum of one (1) year of experience in cultural resources management (CRM) on a variety of project types, sizes, regions, and agencies.
• Experience drafting and reviewing of field documents, site forms, and reports preferred.
• Experience with implementing the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and National Historic Preservation Act (NHPA) Section 106 processes is preferred.
• Reliable internet connection required.
• Able to work independently and collaborate with a variety of colleagues and clients.
• Must enjoy working in a fast-paced, cross-functional team environment while working on interesting and challenging projects with tight schedule.
• Preferred candidate will have proficiency in MS-Office, MS-Outlook, and Internet/Intranet technologies; ArcGIS, Google Earth, Field Maps, Fulcrum, and Smartsheet familiarity a plus.

If you would like to contact SWCA regarding the accessibility of our website or need assistance completing the online application process due to a disability, please email accommodations@swca.com or call 480-581-5378. This contact information is for disability accommodation requests only. All other inquiries will not receive a response.

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 Pasadena, CA - based position can expect an hourly pay rate for an Assistant Staff Archaeologist $23.63 - $30.38/hour and a Staff Archaeologist $26.16 - $33.47/hour. Actual pay within this range may depend on experience, qualifications, geographic location, client requirements where applicable, and other factors permitted by law.

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

This position is eligible for our wellness paid time off, employee assistance program and wellness program activities.

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Keywords

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