Cultural Resources Technician

About the opportunity SWCA has an opportunity for a Cultural Resources Technician working in the Northern Plains from the Bismarck, North Dakota Office. The Cultural Resources Technician will assist the Project Team in completing archaeological pedestrian surveys, construction monitoring, and other field or office tasks. You will assist with GPS data collection using tablets and/or Trimble units, coordinate with contractors in the field, and communicate with the Team through daily reporting of field activities. Our Bismarck, North Dakota office specializes in cultural and natural resources services within a relaxed work environment. We take pride in rapidly delivering on client needs, which can lead to extended field efforts with abundant overtime compensation. With our network of offices across the US, we have the ability to move our field staff rapidly to meet these needs, and the selected technician may have the opportunity to assist on a wide variety of projects across the country as a result. This position is a regular, hourly position offering a competitive pay and benefits package. Project work will occur primarily in North Dakota, South Dakota, and Minnesota, although opportunities to work in other states may also arise. Per diem and lodging are provided for all project work requiring overnight stays away from the home office. What you will accomplish Conduct archaeological fieldwork under the direction of a Field Manager or Assistant Field Manager (crew chief) on projects including monitoring, survey, testing, and data recovery. Thrive in our team-oriented approach to project execution. Maintain a strong commitment to customer service and to producing quality work. Identify historic and prehistoric artifacts accurately. Conduct archaeological survey, excavation, and associated field recording, including completion of field forms, digital photography, and in-field mapping. Gain experience with our rapidly developing tablet-based GPS and forms interfaces, along with web-based portals displaying project information. Conduct archaeological lab work, including artifact washing, analysis, and curation preparation. Use SWCA-provided personal protective equipment and comply with all SWCA and client safety policies Experience and qualifications for success A Bachelor's Degree in anthropology, archaeology, or a closely related field is required or (6) months field experience with a range of field methodologies, including survey, testing, excavation, and monitoring. A Master's Degree in anthropology, archaeology, or a closely related field is preferred for permitting purposes. An accredited Field School Certification or comparable experience is preferred Experience with a wide range of field methodologies, including archaeological survey, testing, excavation, methodology and monitoring preferred. Knowledge of ArcGIS Collector is a plus. Current valid driver's license and the ability to safely operate a 4wd vehicle on rugged, backcountry roads required. 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. Willing to travel overnight for extended periods of time. Travel outside of the Dakotas/Minnesota area is expected to be 50 to 75%. SWCA Environmental Consultants is a growing employee-owned firm, providing a full-spectrum of environmental services. 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. If you would like to contact SWCA regarding the accessibility of our website or need assistance completing the online application process due to a disability, please email accommodations@swca.com or call 480-581-5378. This contact information is for disability accommodation requests only. All other inquiries will not receive a response. 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. An employee in this North Dakota office -based position can expect a salary of $18.75/hour to $24.75/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. #LI-NP1 EOE - women, minorities, individuals with disabilities and veterans are encouraged to apply.