Cultural Resources Technician

Overview

Assist with archaeological fieldwork, surveys, monitoring, and related office tasks.

Key Responsibilities

• safety monitoring
• cultural research
• fieldwork
• artifact identification
• data collection
• team collaboration

Tasks

-Adhere to the safety program and look out for the safety of others, promptly communicating and mitigating safety hazards. -Assist with cultural resource records searches, laboratory analysis tasks, and other office work, as needed. -Assist with conducting archaeological fieldwork (including pedestrian survey, site identification, site recording / data collection, monitoring and data recovery excavations). -Accurately identify historic and prehistoric artifacts and features. -Work as a productive member of a team and follow the direction of the field supervisor. -Conduct fieldwork for long hours in various environments including, but not limited to, extreme temperatures, inclement weather, and rugged terrain.

Requirements

• high school
• bachelor's
• field school
• excavation
• survey
• driver's license

What You Bring

SWCA Environmental Consultants is seeking temporary Cultural Resources Technicians for our Las Vegas and Reno offices to assist on projects based throughout the state. The schedule requires extensive travel subject to variable hours and schedules. This position is an hourly, non-exempt, and temporary position. -High school diploma or equivalent and 6 months of relevant experience. -An accredited Field School, preferred. -Bachelor’s degree or higher in Anthropology, Archaeology, or a related field, preferred. -Able to carry equipment and supplies weighing up to 50 pounds and be able to hike up to eight miles a day. -Must have a valid driver's license, the ability to pass a Motor Vehicle background screening, and have access to reliable transportation. -Must be located in Nevada or an adjoining state. -Available for fieldwork on local projects and for fieldwork requiring extended travel (staying in a hotel or camping for up to ten days at a time). -Experience with a range of field methodologies; including survey, testing, excavation, and heavy equipment or ground disturbing activity monitoring is preferred.

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Benefits

SWCA’s Las Vegas Cultural team has an array of upcoming field projects that include intensive pedestrian survey, visual effects analysis, construction and exploration monitoring, and historical research. Candidates will participate as part of 3-5 person teams during survey and 1-2 person groups during monitoring. Standard field sessions last for eight 10-hour days with up to six days off in between. Field session lengths may vary from project to project. SWCA pays travel time to and from the project, hotel and camping fees, and per diem for each day of fieldwork. SWCA supplies all field documentation tools and materials, and personal protective equipment when necessary; however, field personnel must supply their gear (boots, backpack, field clothing, etc.). SWCA also supplies vehicles for travel and fieldwork. Personal vehicles may be used to travel to a project area but may not be used for conducting fieldwork (some exceptions may apply). We are 100% employee-owned, and we build our success together. 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. We offer a supportive, team-oriented work environment and competitive wages and benefits, including an 100% employee stock ownership plan (retirement). 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. A Cultural Resources Technician in this Nevada-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 where applicable, and other factors permitted by law. Regular-status employees are also eligible for performance bonuses. Candidates are also encouraged to consider SWCA’s Total Rewards package, which includes a competitive Benefits package, forward-thinking workplace flexibility, outstanding corporate culture, award-winning career development, and more. SWCA is committed to salary equity and salary transparency for all its employees. In alignment with this commitment, SWCA posts good faith pay ranges in all its advertised job postings to promote pay equity and transparency. At SWCA, we support our team members in developing their careers to make them leaders in their industry. Our Career Landscape initiative is a process and guide designed to help develop chart rewarding career paths for employees at SWCA. We encourage professional conference attendance, internal and external professional development and training programs, education reimbursement, and bonuses for publications meeting certain criteria. All regular status employees are eligible to participate in SWCA medical, dental, vision, employee assistance, wellness, life and disability plans, and are eligible to participate in the SWCA 401(k) Profit Sharing Plan and Trust.

About Swca Environmental Consultants

-Offers comprehensive environmental services across diverse industries, including energy, infrastructure, and government projects. -Expertise in environmental planning, compliance, and design has earned a strong reputation. -Provides specialized services for large-scale projects such as energy developments, water resources management, and urban planning. -Recognized for innovative solutions in highly regulated sectors, helping clients navigate complex environmental regulations. -Committed to supporting clients in achieving sustainability goals. -Consultants work with diverse stakeholders, including government agencies and private entities. -Integrates scientific expertise, creative problem-solving, and deep industry knowledge in its projects.

Sector Specialisms

Security Clearance

-must have a valid driver's license -must be able to pass a motor vehicle background screening