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Job description
About the opportunity
SWCA Environmental Consultants is expanding their team and looking for dynamic individuals who are following their passion in delivering the highest-quality project work. SWCA's Southern California team offers a unique work environment and a diversified client-base, including generation / renewables, transportation, water infrastructure, oil and gas, and land development.
SWCA Environmental Consultants is seeking temporary Cultural Resources Technicians for our Pasadena office to assist on projects based in the Los Angeles, Inland Empire, San Diego and areas all around Southern California. The schedule requires extensive travel subject to variable hours and schedules.
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.
What you will accomplish
Assistwith conducting archaeological fieldwork (including pedestrian survey, site identification, site recording / data collection,monitoringand data recovery excavations).
Accuratelyidentifyhistoric and prehistoric artifacts and features.
Assistwith cultural resource records searches, laboratory analysis tasks, and other office work, as needed.
Adhere to the safety program and look out for the safety of others, promptly communicating and mitigating safety hazards.
Work independently in a responsible manner.
Follow instructions and ask informed questions.
Maintain a high level of professionalism.
Experience and qualifications for success
Required:
High school diploma or equivalent and 6 months of relevant experience
Must have a valid driver's license, the ability to pass a Motor Vehicle background screening, and have access to reliable transportation.
Conduct fieldwork for long hours in various environments including, but not limited to, extreme temperatures, inclement weather, and rugged terrain.
Able to carry equipment and supplies weighing up to 50 pounds.
Available for fieldwork on local projects and for fieldwork requiring extended travel (staying in a hotel for up to 2 weeks at a time).
Preferred:
Bachelor's degree or higher in Anthropology, Archaeology, or a related field, preferred.
Completion of an accredited Field School.
Experience with a range of field methodologies; including survey, testing, excavation, and heavy equipment or ground disturbing activity monitoring is preferred.\
Knowledge of GPS, Collector, and Survey123 applications.
Additional Information:
Compensation based on qualifications and experience. Applications for more advanced positions will also be considered at a higher level on a case-by-case basis.
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.
Opportunity for advancement within SWCA.
Why Work at SWCA:
SWCA Environmental Consultants is a growing employee-owned firm, providing a full-spectrum of environmental services.Our Vision (the North Star)is to makeSWCA the best workplace and industry leader in sustainability, bringing sound science and creative solutions to global environmental challenges while maintaining a dedication to employee-ownership.We live our core values: we collaborate as#OneSWCA; weare#AlwaysLearning , we#NeverSettle, and we#GiveBack.
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).
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.
If you need assistance accessing SWCA's website, completing the online application, or require accommodations at any point during the hiring process due to a disability, please contact us at or call . We're committed to providing an inclusive and supportive experience for all candidates. This contact information is specifically for accommodation requests; other inquiries will not receive a response.
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.
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. A Cultural Resources Technician in this Pasadena Based position can expect an hourly rate of $21.73-$28.68/hr. Actual pay within this range may depend on experience, qualifications, geographic location, client requirements where applicable, and other factors permitted by law. Temporary employees are eligible for our wellness benefit.
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.
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