Archaeological Specialist; On-Call

Job Summary

Environmental Science Associates (ESA) is actively seeking On‑Call Archaeological Field Technicians in the Northwest Region, including Seattle, WA;
Portland, OR; and Bend, OR.

Positions are located in Seattle, WA;
Portland, OR; and Bend, OR.

• Monitor construction activities and identify archaeological resources.
• Effectively communicate with construction crews and project personnel.
• Write and maintain daily survey reports, monitoring, recordation, and cataloging logs, including utilizing electronic data collection tools and GIS mapping applications.
• Participate in compliance monitoring and reporting activities for ongoing construction projects; work near heavy equipment.

• 5+ years of experience in relevant academic and/or professional scientific or environmental consulting environment focused on archaeological contexts.
• Associate’s degree or equivalent combination of relevant, college‑level coursework in archaeology, anthropology, history or related field, and applied experience.
• Ability to work with all staff levels and handle multiple tasks in a fast‑paced environment.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Pass a federal and state background check for project‑based assignments.
• Skills to safely operate field equipment, including sampling equipment, GPS units, tablets/smart phones, and job‑specific equipment.
• May be asked to direct small crews of archaeological technicians.
• Familiar with working on active construction sites and knowledgeable of archaeological materials common to the region and a minimum of six months of field experience or relative academic field experience in the Northwest Region.
• Enjoy fieldwork and can walk long distances carrying a backpack; able to lift at least 40 pounds; confident working outside, in remote and rural settings, as well as in urban environments; physical outdoor work may include working in all types of weather, traversing uneven ground and sometimes steep terrain in forested environments, fields, arid lands, along stream banks, and in coastal/intertidal areas;
  
  some night and/or weekend work may be required.

You are eligible to participate in ESA's sick leave program. You may be eligible to participate in our employee stock ownership program and tax‑deferred 401(k) plan if you meet the eligibility requirements for these plans.

$28 – $35 USD per hour.

ESA is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to a diverse and inclusive work environment. (EOEM/V/F/D)