As​/On-Call Archaeological Field Technicians

About Us We are an award-winning California-based environmental consulting firm with 600+ professionals and more than 30 years of diverse experience serving clients in transportation, energy, water, infrastructure, private development, and government sectors. Our mission is to deliver practical, science-based environmental and planning solutions that support communities, infrastructure, and natural systems.

As a people-centric organization, we value collaboration, fairness, and transparency, and are committed to fostering a workplace that supports both personal and professional growth while offering robust career opportunities. We are especially proud of our recent Great Place To Work® certification, which reflects an independent assessment of our culture and our team member experiences.

About The Role Rincon Consultants is seeking As-Needed/ On-Call Archaeological Field Technicians to support projects throughout California. Candidates with professional archaeological field experience are preferred. Candidates should be familiar with the practical requirements of archaeological survey, site recording, evaluation, and monitoring.

Location Please note while this position's single location is listed as San Luis Obispo, we encourage candidates throughout the Central Coast, SoCal, and Nor Cal regions to apply.

What You'll Do

• Assist Archaeological Project Managers and Field Directors during archaeological tasks that can include survey, site recording, evaluation, monitoring, and laboratory studies.
• Prepare written information, such as field forms and site records.
• Work closely with other cultural resources staff, Rincon's clients, and Native American representatives.
• Perform all other duties as assigned by your supervisor(s).

What You'll Bring

• Bachelor's degree in archaeology, anthropology, or a closely related field.
• At least one (1) year of professional experience identifying, documenting, and evaluating cultural resources of significance (A Master's degree may be used in lieu of one year of field experience).
• Experience with Trimble and/or Garmin GPS data collection.
• Ability to work independently and make on-the-ground decisions during monitoring and other fieldwork.
• Ability to hike 10-12 miles per day in often difficult terrain and harsh weather conditions while carrying 25 lbs.
• Availability to work extended field rotations (10-12 days at a time).
• A valid driver's license, clean driving record, and reliable transportation for travel to and from project work sites.
• Excellent communication skills (verbal and written), a high level of responsiveness to supervisors, the ability to follow detailed instructions, and strong organizational skills.

About Us We are an award-winning California-based environmental consulting firm with 600+ professionals and more than 30 years of diverse experience serving clients in transportation, energy, water, infrastructure, private development, and government sectors. Our mission is to deliver practical, science-based environmental and planning solutions that support communities, infrastructure, and natural systems.

As a people-centric organization, we value collaboration, fairness, and transparency, and are committed to fostering a workplace that supports both personal and professional growth while offering robust career opportunities. We are especially proud of our recent Great Place To Work® certification, which reflects an independent assessment of our culture and our team member experiences.

About The Role Rincon Consultants is seeking As-Needed/ On-Call Archaeological Field Technicians to support projects throughout California. Candidates with professional archaeological field experience are preferred. Candidates should…