On Call Archaeology Field Technician

About the role

This Opportunity WSP currently has opportunities for On-Call Archaeology Field Technicians for project work in California. Selected applicants will primarily monitor construction projects with our Earth & Environment Cultural Resource Team and will have open opportunities to become part of a growing organization that meets our client’s objectives and solves their cultural resource challenges.

Responsibilities

• Monitor construction projects with our Earth & Environment Cultural Resource Team
• Contribute to cultural resource investigations in support of our clients’ projects
• Participate in and/or contribute to cultural resource monitoring during preconstruction and construction activities
• Exercise responsible and ethical decision-making regarding company funds, resources and conduct, and adhere to WSP’s Code of Conduct and related policies and procedures
• Perform additional responsibilities as required by business needs

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree (Master's degree preferred) in anthropology, archaeology, historical archaeology
• 1-3 years related archaeological field experience in California
• Excellent interpersonal skills, ability to work in a team environment, and excellent oral and written communication skills
• Working knowledge of cultural resources and environmental regulations and North American archaeology including Southern California, Mojave Desert, and Great Basin
• Experience with ESRI FieldMaps
• Experience with NHPA, ARPA, NAGPRA, and relevant state laws
• Ability to perform pedestrian survey and carry up to 25 lbs. of personal gear and company equipment
• Ability to perform archaeological fieldwork (survey, monitoring) in hot, dry high-desert conditions
• Experience identifying and analyzing a wide variety of archaeological materials from prehistoric and historic-period archaeological sites in the field
• Willingness to travel to a remote project location for up to 10-day rotations
• Willingness to travel to project site in Southern California. Per diem provided

Qualifications

• Previous work experience in California, Great Basin, or Southwest United States
• Large scale construction monitoring and/or terrestrial survey project experience is a plus

Skills

• Experience with various digital data collection software (such as ESRI FieldMaps, Survey 123, and WildNote)
• Ability to complete state DPR-523 forms

Benefits

WSP Benefits: WSP provides a comprehensive suite of benefits focused on a providing health and financial stability throughout the employee’s career. These benefits include coverage related to medical, dental, vision, disability, and life; retirement savings; paid sick leave; paid vacation (or other personal time); paid parental leave; and paid time off for purposes of bereavement, voting, and/or attendance at naturalization proceedings.

Pay

Expected Salary: $ 26.00 - $39.62 per hour

Schedule

Positions are expected to take active roles in conducting monitoring and survey fieldwork and supporting field data collection.