Description
WSP currently has opportunities for On Call Archaeology Field Technicians with 1+ years of experience for project work in Arizona and New Mexico.
The successful candidate will work with environmental and heritage/cultural resources specialists throughout the West, specifically on projects in Arizona and New Mexico, with potential future opportunities in adjacent states.
Responsibilities
- Participation in Class I-Class III assessments and avoidance recommendations
- Participate in and/or contribute to heritage/cultural resource investigations in support of clients' projects, ensuring compliance with NEPA, NHPA, NAGPRA, and other federal, state, and local laws and regulations
- Travel to project sites in Arizona and New Mexico, with per diem provided
Requirements
- BA/BS degree in Archaeology, Anthropology, History, or a related field (MS/MA preferred)
- Minimum 1-3 years of professional-level experience in archaeological and historic preservation planning, staff management, and resource management
- Excellent interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills
- Working knowledge of cultural resources and environmental regulations, North American archaeology, and relevant laws (NHPA, ARPA, NAGPRA)
- Experience with SharePoint, Microsoft, and digital data collection software and hardware
- Ability to perform pedestrian surveys, carry up to 25 lbs of personal gear and company equipment, and work in hot and dry high-desert conditions
- Willingness to travel to remote project locations for 10-day rotations and possibly camp
- Pass a background check and WSP's Motor Vehicle screening
Preferred Qualifications
- Previous work experience in the western US
- Large-scale terrestrial survey project experience
- Previous Great Basin and/or Southwestern-specific fieldwork experience
Benefits
- Medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance
- Retirement savings
- Paid sick leave, vacation, parental leave, and time off for bereavement, voting, and naturalization proceedings
Compensation
- Expected salary: $26-30 per hour