Cultural Resources Technician
Company: SWCA Environmental Consultants
Location: Baton Rouge
Posted on: September 24, 2024
Job Description:
About the opportunity
SWCA Environmental Consultants is seeking 5-10 Cultural Resources
Technicians in our Houston, Texas and Baton Rouge, Louisiana
offices (Gulf Coast Region) to assist with cultural resources
management work. SWCA's Gulf Coast region offers a unique work
environment and a diversified client-base, including
generation/renewables, transportation, water infrastructure, oil
and gas, and land development. Your role will be to assist the crew
chiefs and field directors on a variety of projects throughout the
Gulf Coast and Southeastern US. This is at least a 40-hour per
week, hourly, temporary, field-based assignment expected to last
from September thru December 2024. The selected candidates can
reside anywhere in TX, LA, AL, FL, GA, MS and will be required to
travel up to 100% of the time. The selected candidate will be
required to pass client-specific drug and alcohol screening,
potentially including pre-fieldwork drug testing and monthly drug
testing.
What you will accomplish
- Perform complete archaeological surveying and field
testing.
- Conduct shovel test pits and excavation units.
- Execute data recovery and associated field recording.
- Complete field forms, digital photography, and in-field
mapping.
- Assist with archaeological office and lab work.
- Participate in GPS data collection in the field under the
supervision of a Field Lead or Project Archaeologist.
Experience and qualifications for success
- An accredited Field School Certification.
- Ability to travel to a location, walk, and conduct fieldwork
for long hours, sometimes in inclement weather (including extreme
heat and humidity), rugged terrain, often at high altitudes.
- Ability to carry equipment and supplies weighing up to 40
pounds.
- Current valid driver's license and ability to safely operate a
4wd vehicle on rugged, backcountry roads required.Preferred
Qualifications:
- 6+ months experience with a wide range of field methodologies,
including archaeological survey, testing, excavation, methodology
and monitoring.
- Knowledge of Collector and Survey123.Additional Information:
- Compensation based on education and experience.
- Estimated time in the field is 90-100%
- Project schedules may often include up to 10-hour days, 6 days
a week for extended periods.
- Hours worked over 40 hours per week are paid at time-and-a-half
rate.
- Single occupancy hotels paid for directly by SWCA.
- Per diem up to $59 for full day, unless otherwise noted for
specific projects.
- Vehicles provided for projects.
- Opportunity for advancement within SWCA.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. 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. An employee in this
Southeast-based position can expect an hourly pay rate of
$18.75-$24.75/hour. 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 package, forward-thinking
workplace flexibility, outstanding corporate culture, award-winning
career development, and more. Application deadline: Our team will
begin reviewing applications immediately, and interviews will be
scheduled with qualified candidates on a rolling basis. The
application process will remain open until we have received a
robust pool of qualified candidates. Once we have identified
suitable individuals, we may close the application process without
prior notice. We appreciate the time and effort invested by all
applicants and will carefully consider each submission. EOE -
women, minorities, individuals with disabilities and veterans are
encouraged to apply. At SWCA Environmental Consultants, we
celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive work
environment. We strongly encourage candidates from all backgrounds,
including those with diverse experiences and veterans, to apply. We
believe that a diverse and inclusive workforce enhances creativity,
innovation, and overall organizational success. 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 or call 1-480-581-5378. This contact
information is for disability accommodation requests only. All
other inquiries will not receive a response. 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.#LI-LC1#LI-LC1
Keywords: SWCA Environmental Consultants, Baton Rouge , Cultural Resources Technician, Professions , Baton Rouge, Louisiana
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