Archaeological Field Technicians- Temporary

Description

Archaeological Field Technicians- Temporary 

POWER Engineers is seeking to fill multiple Archaeological Field Technician positions for our Western Cultural Resources Department, based out of our Boise, Idaho; Denver Colorado; Phoenix, Arizona or Salt Lake City, Utah offices, for upcoming fieldwork in Arizona, Colorado, Idaho, Nebraska, Montana, Nevada, Utah, and Wyoming.

Experience and current residence in these states and surrounding regions are preferable but not required. Compensation for these positions is dependent on experience level but will range from $20 to $30 per hour.

The individuals in these positions will assist senior archaeologists with fieldwork, laboratory analysis, construction monitoring, and preparation of technical reports and environmental documents. The positions are part-time to full-temporary with the potential to transition into permanent status.

The successful candidates will have a demonstrated ability to perform pedestrian surveys, testing, data recovery, and monitoring tasks. Candidates should be familiar with archaeological site recording, artifact identification, mapping, and other common field tasks. Candidates will be required to walk long distances over potentially difficult terrain through sometimes inclement weather. Proper clothing and field gear will be required, and specialized safety equipment will be provided. Projects may involve travel to and extended stays in remote locations.

Travel and Compensation:

Travel to projects will be provided from established POWER office locations in Boise, Denver, Phoenix, or Salt Lake City. No travel time or expenses will be paid for employees who wish to meet field crews at a project’s location. Use of personal vehicles to conduct on-site project work is not permitted. 

These positions are from part-time to full-time temporary; pay is dependent on experience and will range from $20 to $30/hour. In addition to our benefits plans for temporary employees, other benefits associated with these positions include potential spot bonuses, paid safety training that is transferrable to other employers, and competitive per diem. Select employees will potentially have the opportunity to transition into a permanent, full-time role.

Required Skills/Experience

• B.A or B.S in anthropology or a closely related discipline
• Prior completion of an archaeological field school at an accredited institution
• A minimum of one to two years of relevant field experience

 Desired Skills/Experience

• Three to four years of regionally applicable archaeological field experience
• Experience with GPS mapping
• Experience with report writing and completion of site forms
• Familiarity with artifact identification and recording
• Familiarity with feature and structure identification and documentation
• Willingness to travel and to fill potentially long-duration field assignments
• Basic familiarity with cultural resources regulations and compliance
• Effective communication skills, including proficient technical writing

 Please provide three professional or academic references with the online application.

Please provide one recent writing sample with your application. 

At POWER Engineers, you can have a rewarding career on every level. Our philosophy is simple: Do Good. Have Fun. Build Success.

You’ll work on fun and challenging projects and initiatives with the opportunity to make a positive impact on society and the environment. And you’ll find the support, coaching, and training it takes to advance your career.

Since we’re employee-owned, we get to make POWER a great place to work. That includes providing competitive compensation, professional development, and a full benefit package:

• Medical/Dental/Vision 
• Paid Holidays 
•  Vacation/Paid Sick Leave 
• Voluntary Life Insurance 
• 401K 
• Telehealth Benefit covers all providers 
•  Maternity and Paternity Leave 
•  New Dads and Moms Benefit program 
•  Fertility Benefits 
•  Gender -Affirming Care 

POWER is a fun engineering firm. That might seem contradictory to some, but it works for us!

Salary DOE: The pay range for this position is $20.00 - $30.00 per hour; however, base pay may be higher or lower depending on the candidate's job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. This figure does not include additional compensation such as health benefits, vacation, 401k, etc.

EOE, including disability/vets

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