SWCA Environmental Consultants is hiring an
SWCA is looking for an Assistant Project Archaeologist who will act as a field director, based out of our Denver, Colorado, office to assist with a variety of projects in Colorado, Wyoming, and surrounding states. Project work will likely include pedestrian surveys, shovel testing, and may include excavation or other field tasks. You will lead crews in identifying cultural materials, collecting data with tablets, recording sites using state-specific protocols, and making National Register of Historic Places evaluations. You will coordinate with the project manager daily to planning and coordinate fieldwork.
This is an on-call, hourly, regular-status (benefitted) position. You will typically work a full-time schedule, depending on workload. A typical schedule for summer work is 8-9 days on, 5-6 days off. We are currently looking for assistance for spring, summer, and fall fieldwork with the potential for winter office work. Pay ranges from $27.30–$34.65/hour commensurate with experience and role, with overtime paid at time-and-a-half, $59 per diem, paid sick-time accrual, and single-occupancy lodging for non-local projects.
Minimum of a bachelor’s degree in archaeology, anthropology or a closely related field is required; a master’s degree is preferred
Minimum of 3 years’ experience with a range of field methodologies; including survey, testing, and excavation is preferred
Minimum of 1 year of supervising archaeological fieldwork is preferred
Experience required to be listed with relevant archaeological permits within the west preferred
Secretary of the Interior qualified is preferred
Strong oral and written communication skills and demonstrate ability to coordinate effectively with SWCA senior staff and other project personnel
Strong leadership and supervision abilities, including problem solving, constructive conflict resolution, and decision making
Excellent attention to detail and strong organizational and analytical skills
Team player with strong ability take initiative and solve problems using sound judgment
Current valid driver’s license and the ability to safely operate a 4WD vehicle on rugged, backcountry roads is 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
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.
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In accordance with the Colorado Equal Pay for Equal Work Act (EPEWA), we are disclosing a good faith estimate of the compensation range for roles that will be, or could be, performed in Colorado. In Colorado, an employee in this position can expect a rate between $27.30 and $34.65 per hour, depending on experience, geographic locations, client requirements where applicable, and other factors permitted by law. Employees in this position are eligible for consideration for SWCA’s annual bonus program, which provides awards based on individual and organizational performance.
EOE - women, minorities, individuals with disabilities and veterans are encouraged to apply.
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