SWCA's Environmental Consultants is seeking Cultural Resources Technicians to join our Tucson, AZ office. Hiring will be for temporary positions to assist with upcoming cultural resources management work across Arizona. 

This is a temporary, hourly, field-based assignment, with variable hours. This assignment is anticipated to last six months, with the possibility of extension based on project needs. 

What you will accomplish

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

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.
• 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 10 days at a time). 

Preferred:

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Anthropology, Archaeology, or a related field
• 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.

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 make SWCA 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; we are #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).