Cultural Resources Technician- Temporary

SWCA's Environmental Consultants is seeking an archaeological technician to join our Tucson, AZ office for temporary positions assisting with upcoming cultural resources management work across Arizona. This is a temporary, hourly, field-based assignment anticipated to last six months, with the possibility of extension based on project needs.

Responsibilities

• Assist with conducting archaeological fieldwork, including pedestrian survey, site identification, site recording/data collection, monitoring, and data recovery excavations.
• Conduct fieldwork for long hours in various environments, including extreme temperatures, inclement weather, and rugged terrain.
• Accurately identify historic and prehistoric artifacts and features.
• Assist with cultural resource records searches, laboratory analysis tasks, and other office work as needed.
• Work independently in a responsible manner and as a productive team member under the direction of the field supervisor.
• Adhere to the safety program, look out for the safety of others, and promptly communicate and mitigate safety hazards.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent and 6 months of relevant experience.
• Valid driver’s license, ability to pass a Motor Vehicle background screening, and access to reliable transportation.
• Able to carry equipment and supplies weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Available for fieldwork on local projects and for fieldwork requiring extended travel (staying in a hotel for up to 10 days at a time).

Qualifications

• Preferred: Bachelor’s degree or higher in Anthropology, Archaeology, or a related field.
• Preferred: Completion of an accredited Field School.
• Preferred: Experience with a range of field methodologies, including survey, testing, excavation, and heavy equipment or ground-disturbing activity monitoring.

Benefits

• 100% employee-owned firm with an employee stock ownership plan (retirement).
• Supportive, team-oriented work environment.
• Competitive wages and benefits.
• Career development programs, including award-winning Career Landscape support resources.
• Opportunities for internal advancement.

Pay

A Cultural Resources Technician in this Arizona-based position can expect an hourly rate of $19.31 - $25.49/hr. Actual pay within this range may depend on experience, qualifications, geographic location, client requirements, and other factors permitted by law.

About SWCA

SWCA Environmental Consultants is a growing employee-owned firm providing a full-spectrum of environmental services. Our vision is to make SWCA the best workplace and industry leader in sustainability, bringing sound science and creative solutions to global environmental challenges while maintaining a dedication to employee-ownership. We live our core values: collaboration, continuous learning, innovation, and giving back. 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.