Cultural Resources Technician

About The Opportunity

SWCA Environmental Consultants is expanding their team and looking for dynamic individuals who are following their passion and delivering the highest-quality project work. Our Las Vegas office offers a unique work environment and specializes in Cultural and Natural Resource Management.

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

Your role will assist with all project needs in the Great Basin and Southwest regions, primarily in Nevada, from our Las Vegas and Reno offices. Archaeological Field Technicians are needed to assist with a variety of project tasks including heavy equipment and construction monitoring, archaeological inventory and pedestrian survey, data recovery, and technical report production.

Experience And Qualifications For Success

• Bachelor’s degree in Archaeology or Anthropology is preferred.
• An accredited Field School is preferred.
• Experience with a range of field methodologies; including survey, testing, excavation, and heavy equipment or ground disturbing activity monitoring is preferred.
• A willingness and ability to travel to a project location for several consecutive days.
• Physical ability to carry equipment and supplies weighing up to 40 pounds (in a backpack) is required, as is the physical ability to walk or hike for long hours during fieldwork.
• Sometimes field work is conducted in inclement weather, rugged terrain, and often at high altitudes. An understanding and willingness to safely accommodate these environmental challenges is required.
• Must have a valid driver’s license and clean driving record.
• Must be able to pass a background check.

SWCA Environmental Consultants is an established and flourishing environmental firm, providing a full spectrum of environmental compliance services. SWCA is an employee-owned company composed of environmental professionals who specialize in natural and cultural resource management, environmental planning, and regulatory compliance.

With offices across the United States, SWCA is one of the largest environmental compliance companies and consistently ranks among Engineering News-Record’s Top 200 Environmental Firms.

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SWCA is committed to salary equity and salary transparency for all its employees. In alignment with this commitment, SWCA posts good faith pay ranges on all its advertised job postings to promote pay equity and transparency.

An employee in this Las Vegas, NV office - based position can expect an hourly rate of $18.75-24.75/hr. Actual pay within this range may depend on experience, qualifications, geographic location, client requirements where applicable, and other factors permitted by law. Regular-status employees are also eligible for performance bonuses. Candidates are also encouraged to consider SWCA’s Total Rewards package, which includes a competitive Benefits package, forward-thinking workplace flexibility, outstanding corporate culture, award-winning career development, and more.

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 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.