Archaeologist - Coast CA

Location(s)

Santa Barbara County, San Luis Obispo County, Monterey County (Central Coast of California)

Cultural

As-Needed Field Technician

Field Work

$18‑31 hourly

Dudek’s journey began in 1980 with a vision to serve Southern California’s water and wastewater agencies. Today, we are a 100% employee‑owned firm supporting clients nationwide and delivering projects that improve and protect the built and natural environments of communities throughout the United States. Our work has been recognized by leading industry organizations, and we’ve been honored with multiple national Top Workplace Awards.

Our employee‑owners are unified by a singular commitment to supporting projects that address key societal issues, such as the transition to renewable energy, infrastructure hardening and repair, environmental protection, and community resilience.

As an employee‑owner, you embrace accountability, work safely, and collaborate while thinking resourcefully and independently. Like all Dudekians, you are curious and solution‑oriented
, with the ability to adapt quickly to changes and approach challenges with a spirit of innovation
.

We are seeking qualified, experienced Archaeological Field Technicians for various archaeological projects on the Central Coast of California (Santa Barbara, San Luis Obispo, and Monterey Counties). An archaeological field technician must possess basic archaeological field and laboratory skills for various survey, excavation, laboratory, and construction monitoring work. Additional assignments may be available for qualified individuals who work well with our team.

Competitive wages are based on level of education and experience.

• Archaeological survey, excavation, and monitoring
• During archaeological monitoring the applicant will be responsible for on‑site communication with construction and Native American personnel, and for maintaining daily logs that include detailed descriptions of construction activities, communication, and future plans
• During survey work the applicant will be expected to communicate effectively with crew leader to verify understanding of instructions or site‑specific information. Scientific photography, measurement, artifact identification, and recordation of resources will be required
• During excavation, the applicant will be expected to work well with a team to ensure clear communication. Ability to identify buried resources and document them effectively while working in a team will be necessary

• Bachelor’s degree in Archaeology or Anthropology
• Ability to safely operate a 4WD vehicle
• Physical ability to carry equipment and supplies (up to 40 lbs.) and walk or hike for long hours during fieldwork
• Willingness to travel to a project location for several consecutive days
• Must possess a valid driver’s license and have active personal automobile liability insurance by the first day of employment

• Completed an accredited field school certification
• Previous archaeological survey experience in California, the Desert West, the Pacific Northwest and/or the Mid‑Atlantic, and experience recording a variety of site and isolate types in the respective region(s)
• Experience with a wide range of archaeological field methods including pedestrian survey, testing/evaluation, and monitoring
• Understanding and willingness to safely accommodate difficult weather and other environmental conditions and challenges
• Ability to operate field equipment, including GPS equipment, cameras, and tablets
• Knowledge of and experience using ESRI Collector and/or Field Maps

$18‑31 hourly*

* Final agreed‑upon compensation will be based on a variety of factors including, but not limited to, an individual’s related experience, education, certifications, skills, and work location. Successful candidates must pass a pre‑employment drug test and background check before beginning employment.

Environment

• This job operates in a remote or office‑based environment and routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers,…