Cultural Resources Technician

Conduct archaeological fieldwork including monitoring, survey, testing, and data recovery. Assist with mapping responsibilities in the field, including collection of GPS data using handheld units. Assist in excavations using shovels, picks, hand troweling, screening, and documenting stratigraphy. Adhere to the safety program and look out for the safety of others, promptly communicating and mitigating safety hazards.

If you thrive in pursuit of excellence in environmental consulting services for your clients, then this could be an excellent match for your skills. SWCA Environmental Consultants is expanding their team and looking for dynamic individuals who are following their passion in delivering the highest-quality project work.

• Ability to travel to a location, walk and conduct fieldwork for long hours, sometimes in inclement weather, rugged terrain, often at high altitudes, and ability to carry equipment and supplies weighing up to 40 pounds is required.
• Current valid driver’s license and the ability to safely operate a 4wd vehicle on rugged, backcountry roads required
• Completion of an accredited Field School Certification is preferred
• Knowledge of ArcGIS software programs preferred
• A Bachelor’s Degree in anthropology, archaeology, or a closely related field or six (6) months field experience with a range of field methodologies, including survey, testing, excavation, and monitoring required

An employee in this Albuquerque, NM-based position can expect a pay rate of $19.31/hour to $25.49/hour. Actual pay within this range may depend on experience, qualifications, geographic location, client requirements where applicable, and other factors permitted by law.

The New Mexico- Four Corners office of SWCA is hiring for field technicians to support pedestrian survey in southern New Mexico. This is a temporary, hourly, non-exempt position based out of Albuquerque. Applicants are encouraged to apply regardless of location, but all work will be in New Mexico and technicians will need to be able to travel to Albuquerque for mobilization. Round-trip travel from Albuquerque to the project area, lodging, and standard per diem are provided. Cultural Resources technicians are eligible for wellness time.

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.

SWCA continues to invest deeply in career development programs, delivering our award-winning Career Landscape support resources to accelerate the growth of our staff. We recognize the valuable skills and experiences our internal team members bring to SWCA’s continued success. Qualified internal candidates are encouraged to apply and will be seriously considered for this position. We believe in promoting from within, where possible, providing our existing employees with compelling opportunities to advance their careers.