Field Technician; Field Technician

Job Details

ERM is hiring Archaeological Field Technician(s) to support Class III cultural resources inventory efforts in Nevada and Idaho. This is a full‑time limited‑term role of approximately 60‑72 hours per week for four months, extendable.

• Conduct intensive pedestrian Class III archaeological survey under the direction of a Crew Chief and/or Principal Investigator.
• Walk systematic survey transects, often covering 10 or more miles per day across uneven, remote, and/or undeveloped terrain.
• Identify, document, and record cultural resources, including prehistoric and historic artifacts, features, sites, isolated finds, and other cultural materials.
• Accurately complete field forms, site records, isolate records, daily logs, and other project documentation.
• Use GPS units, tablets, maps, aerial imagery, and other field equipment to navigate survey areas and record resource locations.
• Assist with mapping archaeological sites, features, artifact concentrations, survey boundaries, and environmental conditions.
• Take clear and accurate field photographs of cultural resources, landscapes, survey conditions, and project areas.
• Conduct limited archaeological testing, as directed, and accurately document testing methods, locations, soil and strati graphic conditions, artifacts, and other observations needed to support site evaluation and reporting; screen sediments, maintain provenance information, and restore testing locations in accordance with project requirements and applicable protocols.
• Follow established field methods, project‑specific protocols, agency guidance, and applicable cultural resources regulations.
• Maintain awareness of survey coverage, transect spacing, crew communication, and project safety requirements throughout the field day.
• Work cooperatively as part of a field crew in remote locations, including areas with limited cell service, difficult access, and variable weather conditions.
• Assist with daily equipment preparation, data organization, quality control checks, and field closeout tasks.
• Communicate promptly with crew leadership regarding cultural resource finds, safety concerns, access issues, equipment problems, or changes in field conditions.
• Adhere to all health, safety, environmental, and cultural resource protection requirements, including avoidance of unauthorized collection, disturbance, or disclosure of sensitive site information.
• Support logistical needs associated with remote fieldwork, including early starts, long drives, extended workdays, and occasional schedule adjustments based on field conditions.

• Bachelor’s Degree in Anthropology or related field (preferred).
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in archaeological field surveying (preferred).
• Archaeological field school experience a plus.
• Ability to work outdoors in variable weather conditions and on varied terrain.
• Availability to work weekends and over 40 hours per week when needed.
• Working knowledge of archaeological survey protocols.
• Must meet criteria identified in Job Demands & Conditions Analysis for Office and Field Positions.

Pay Transparency:
For the Field Technician position, we anticipate an annual base pay range of $73,985.60 – $94,910.40, or $35.57/hr – $45.63/hr USD. This is a limited‑term, non‑exempt role. Pay within the range is based on factors such as education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, geographic location, performance, shift, travel requirements, and organizational needs. Bonus pay is not applicable for casual and fixed‑term/Flexforce employees.

• Comprehensive benefits package for regular employees working 20 or more hours per week, including paid time off, medical, dental, vision, 401(k), life and disability insurance.
• Fixed‑term employees (including Flexforce) scheduled for 20 or more hours per week may receive a limited benefits package.
• Casual employees are not eligible for benefits.

ERM is an equal employment opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, status as a protected veteran, disability, or any other legally protected characteristic.