Archaeological Field Technicians and Crew Chief – Sacramento and Irvine, CA - Tetra Tech

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Selected applicants will conduct various types of archaeological fieldwork such as cultural resource monitoring, field survey, testing, and data recovery under the supervision of Field Directors and/or Principal Investigators. Staff will be expected to work as a team and assist with mapping cultural resources in the field, including collection of GPS data using Trimble units or tablets, digital photography, and identifying and recording artifacts, features, and resources on appropriate state site forms.

Responsibilities and Minimum Requirements:

·A Bachelor's Degree in anthropology or a closely related field is required (MA preferred).

·Completed an archaeology field school.

·At least 1-3 years of experience in CRM.

·Experience with a wide range of field methodologies, including survey, testing, excavation, and monitoring.

·Experience with GPS (Trimble; Bluetooth with tablets) units, TerraSync, ArcGIS, and other computer-based programs such as Microsoft Word and Excel.

·Attention to detail a must.

·Strong writing and editing skills with ability to complete field and post field cultural resource site or testing/excavation forms/documents in a timely manner.

·Prepared to travel throughout California, or Pacific Northwest, or Intermountain region for prolonged field work.

·Experience with the identification and documentation of a variety of pre-contact and historic material resource types, and flora and fauna. .

·Self-motivated, respectful of others, positive, energetic, and ability to work and participate in a team environment.

·Current valid driver's license and the ability to safely operate a 4wd vehicle on rugged, backcountry roads.

·First Aid training.

·Be able to pass a drug screening.

·Please indicate in your application if you have previously been listed as a crew chief or field director on any federal, state, or local government permits.

·A pre-employment drug screen in compliance with federal regulations is required, along with a physical if needed.

·Must possess a valid driver's license with a clean driving record without restrictions.

Physical Demands & Work Environment:

·Has ability to perform bending, kneeling, standing, and lifting and carrying objects weighing 35 lbs. and have a tolerance for working in outdoor environments, including prolonged walking or standing on various terrain in a wide range of weather conditions.

·Performs manual labor including excavation with shovels.

·Availability to work extended field rotations from5 to 10 days at a time.

Compensation:

Salary commensurate with experience.

Salary Range: $20.00hr. - $28.00hr.

Pay Range - There are multiple factors that are considered in determining final pay for a position, including, but not limited to, relevant work experience and demonstrated work experience in the above role; skills, certifications, and competencies that align to the specified role; geographic location; and education, as well as contract provisions regarding labor categories that are specific to the position.

About Tetra Tech:

Tetra Tech combines the resources of a global, multibillion-dollar company with local, client-focused delivery in more than 550 locations around the world. Our reputation rests on the technical expertise and dedication of our employees—27,000 associates working together to provide smart, scalable solutions for challenging projects. We are proud to be home to leading technical experts in water, environment, infrastructure, resource management, energy, and international development.

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We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.

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