Archaeological Field Technician (On-Call)

About the role

Environmental Science Associates (ESA) is actively seeking On-Call Archaeological Field Technicians in the Southern California area.

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
• Other ad-hoc tasks as needed

Requirements

• 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.
• You live within a commutable distance to Southern California ESA office locations for various projects based throughout Southern California.
• You hold a Bachelor’s degree or higher in archaeology/anthropology/paleontology or related field. You have a demonstrated ability to use app-based software for field recordation and mapping.
• You are familiar with working on active construction sites, completing DPR forms and are knowledgeable of archaeological materials common to the region and have a minimum of one year of field experience or relative academic field experience in Southern California.
• You are open to travel as needed for projects and site visits. Mileage and travel reimbursements will be provided consistent with the project contract.
• You enjoy fieldwork and can walk long distances carrying a backpack; and are able to lift at least 50 pounds. Candidates should be confident working outside, in remote and rural settings, as well as in urban environments. Physical outdoor work may include, but may not be limited to, work in all types of weather, traversing uneven ground and sometimes steep terrain in forested environments, fields, arid lands, along stream banks, and in coastal/intertidal areas. Some night and/or weekend work may be required.
• You possess a valid driver’s license and have experience driving 4 wheel-drive vehicles off-road.

Qualifications

• You are open to travel as needed for projects and site visits. Mileage and travel reimbursements will be provided consistent with the project contract.

Skills

• Effective communication skills
• Ability to use app-based software for field recordation and mapping
• Familiarity with working on active construction sites
• Knowledge of archaeological materials common to the region

Benefits

• Participation in ESA’s sick leave program
• Eligibility to participate in ESA’s employee stock ownership program and tax deferred 401(k) plan if eligible

Pay

CA Pay Range: $24.34 - $34.08 USD

Schedule

On-call availability required