Archaeological Field Technician

Responsibilities

• Monitor construction activities and identify archaeological and/or paleontological resources
• Effectively communicate with construction crews and project personnel
• Write and maintain written daily survey, monitoring, recordation, and cataloging logs
• Utilize electronic data collection tools and GIS mapping applications
• Perform other ad-hoc tasks as needed

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in archaeology, anthropology, paleontology, or a related field
• Minimum of one year of field experience or relative academic field experience in Southern California
• Familiarity with working on active construction sites and completing DPR forms
• Ability to walk long distances carrying a backpack and lift at least 50 pounds
• Ability to work in various weather conditions and uneven terrain
• Valid driver’s license and experience driving 4-wheel-drive vehicles off-road
• Willingness to travel for various on-site field work

About the Company

Environmental Science Associates (ESA) is a 100% employee-owned environmental consulting firm. We plan, design, permit, mitigate, and restore for projects across our communities, infrastructure systems, open spaces, and wildlands.