Cultural Resources Technician- Temporary

About The Opportunity

SWCA's Environmental Consultants is seeking Cultural Resources Technicians to join our Flagstaff, AZ office. Hiring will be for temporary positions to assist with upcoming cultural resources management work across Arizona. This is a temporary, hourly, field-based assignment, with variable hours. The assignment is anticipated to last six months, with the possibility of extension based on project needs.

Final date to receive applications: Our team will begin reviewing applications immediately and interview will be scheduled with qualified candidates on a rolling basis. The application process will remain open until we have a robust pool of qualified candidates. Once suitable individuals are identified, we may close the application process without prior notice.

• Assist with conducting archaeological fieldwork (including pedestrian survey, site identification, site recording/data collection, monitoring, and data recovery excavations).
• Conduct fieldwork for long hours in varied environments, including extreme temperatures, inclement weather, and rugged terrain.
• Accurately identify historic and prehistoric artifacts and features.
• Assist with cultural resource records searches, laboratory analysis tasks, and other office work as needed.
• Work independently in a responsible manner.
• Work as a productive member of a team and follow the direction of the field supervisor.
• Adhere to the safety program and look out for the safety of others, promptly communicating and mitigating safety hazards.

• High school diploma or equivalent and 6 months of relevant experience.
• Must have a valid driver’s license, the ability to pass a motor vehicle background screening, and access to reliable transportation.
• Able to carry equipment and supplies weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Available for fieldwork on local projects and for work requiring extended travel (up to 10 days in a hotel).

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Anthropology, Archaeology, or a related field.
• Completion of an accredited Field School.
• Experience with a range of field methodologies, including survey, testing, excavation, and heavy equipment or ground-disturbing activity monitoring.

SWCA Environmental Consultants is a growing employee‑owned firm, providing a full-spectrum of environmental services. Our vision is to make SWCA the best workplace and industry leader in sustainability, bringing sound science and creative solutions to global environmental challenges while maintaining a dedication to employee ownership. We live our core values: we collaborate as #OneSWCA
; we are #Always Learning
; we #Never Settle
; and we #Give Back
.

We are 100% employee‑owned, and we build our success together. 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. We offer a supportive, team‑oriented work environment and competitive wages and benefits, including a 100% employee stock‑ownership plan (retirement).

At SWCA, we support our team members in developing their careers to make them leaders in their industry. Our Career Landscape initiative is a process and guide designed to help develop rewarding career paths for employees  encourage professional conference attendance, internal and external professional development and training programs, education reimbursement, a Science and Leadership Program, and bonuses for publications meeting certain criteria.

All regular status employees are eligible to participate in SWCA medical, dental, vision, employee assistance, wellness, life and disability plans, and are eligible to participate in the SWCA 401(k) Profit‑Sharing Plan and Trust.

If you need assistance accessing SWCA’s website, completing the online application, or require accommodations at any point during the hiring process due to a disability, please contact us at  or call 1‑480‑581‑5378. We’re committed to providing an inclusive and supportive experience for all candidates. This contact information is specifically for accommodation requests; other inquiries will not receive a response.

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