Archaeological Field Technician (On-Call)
Environmental Science Associates (ESA) is a 100% employee-owned environmental consulting firm. We plan, design, permit, mitigate, and restore for projects across our communities, infrastructure systems, open spaces, and wildlands. We are 50 years strong in 21 offices across California, the Pacific Northwest, and the Southeastern United States.
About the role
ESA is actively seeking On-Call Archaeological Field Technicians in the Northern California Area, including San Francisco, Sacramento, Oakland, San Jose, and Petaluma. Candidates must be within a commutable distance and able to commute to support field work on-site as needed. Potential for travel to remote work locations, including Southern California, Nevada, and Arizona.
Who You Are
- An effective team member experienced in archaeological and/or paleontological monitoring, surveys, and documentation of archaeological and/or paleontological resources in accordance with applicable local, state, and federal guidelines and requirements.
- Living in Northern California to support local work; if available to travel to remote work locations, candidates from elsewhere in California will be considered.
- Holding a Bachelor’s degree or higher in archaeology/anthropology/paleontology or related field.
- Demonstrated ability to use app-based software for field recordation and mapping.
- Familiar with working on active construction sites, completing DPR forms, and knowledgeable of archaeological materials common to the region.
- Minimum of six months of field experience or relative academic field experience in Northern California.
- Able to work outside, walk long distances carrying up to 50 lbs. of gear in a wide variety of conditions, including strenuous natural habitats and difficult weather.
- Available to work some nights and/or weekends.
- Possessing a valid driver’s license and experience driving 4-wheel-drive vehicles off-road.
- Must have access to a vehicle to perform survey and other work-related tasks.
Responsibilities
- Monitor construction activities and identify archaeological and/or paleontological resources.
- Effectively communicate with construction crews and project personnel.
- Write and maintain written daily survey, monitoring, recordation, and cataloging logs, including utilizing electronic data collection tools and GIS mapping applications.
About ESA
Joining ESA means becoming part of a close-knit team of environmental professionals who contribute to outstanding projects, improve environmental stewardship, and advance a more sustainable and resilient future for our communities and wild places.
Our Cultural Resources Team includes pre-contact and historical archaeologists, geoarchaeological specialists, tribal consultation specialists, architectural historians, historians, and paleontologists that provide expertise for many local, state, and federal agencies throughout California. We value creative thinking, teamwork, and multi-disciplinary and cross-disciplinary engagement and integration.
Benefits
- Eligible to participate in ESA’s sick leave program.
- May be eligible to participate in our employee stock ownership program and tax deferred 401(k) plan if you meet the eligibility requirements.
Pay
ESA has established multiple pay ranges tailored to the economic factors in the geographies in which ESA staff reside. For this position, the range is approximately $27.54—$38.56 USD. Actual compensation is determined by several factors including but not limited to an individual’s related experience, education, skills, and the city in which the applicant lives.