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SWCA Environmental Consultants is seeking an Assistant Staff Archaeologist to assist with cultural resources management work within the Texas, Louisiana, and the Gulf Coast region. Under the supervision of a Cultural Resources Lead, this position will perform field and office tasks while working with and supervising crew members.

You will supervise one crew of Archaeological Technicians during survey, site recording, or monitoring projects. You may also assist with office-based tasks, including laboratory work, the preparation of site forms, and technical reports. SWCA offers a unique work environment specializing in delivering natural and cultural resources services across Texas and the greater Gulf Coast Region.

This is a regular, full-time position with the ability to work either in office or hybrid.

What you will accomplish:

• Supervise and lead a small crew while conducting archaeological field work such archaeological monitoring, survey, testing, and data recovery. This includes:
• independently assigning and directing the activities of others on behalf of SWCA, often in remote areas without immediate guidance from senior managers, to ensure quality and on-time delivery;
• ensuring that employees understand their responsibilities and delegated tasks and being held accountable if crew members under your supervision are not performing their activities correctly, productively, and safely;
• serving as a conduit of communication between employees and senior managers, including communicating issues to relevant senior managers;
• receiving and resolving complaints from employees in the field; and
• monitoring team productivity and offering timely performance guidance, including determining when corrective action is needed and delivering appropriate feedback.
• Communicate with Field Directors, Project Managers, and GIS staff through regular, scheduled field status reports.
• Participate in technical research and writing and perform data QA/QC for reporting efforts.
• Assist with mapping responsibilities in the field, including collection of GPS data using handheld unit

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Anthropology, Archaeology, or related field
• Completion of an accredited archaeological field school or demonstrative equivalent
• One (1) year working as a field archaeologist
• Ability to travel and conduct fieldwork for long hours, sometimes in inclement weather (including high heat and humidity) and , rugged terrain, and dense vegetation.
• Ability to carry equipment weighing up to 40 pounds
• Valid driver's license, the ability to pass a Motor Vehicle background screening, and have access to reliable transportation

Preferred Qualifications:

• Masters degree in Anthropology, Archaeology, or related field
• Experience working in Texas, Louisiana, and the greater Gulf Coast region
• Experience leading crews of field technicians on a variety of project types and sizes, regions, and agencies
• Experience collecting field data utilizing modern mobile technology (tablets with programs such as ESRI Field Map and Survey 123) and Trimble GPS units (Terrasync and/or Arc Pad)
• CPR and First Aid certified

Additional Information:

• Estimated time in the field is approximately 90-100%
• Project schedules may often include up to 12-hour days, 6 days a week for extended periods
• Hours worked over 40 hours per week are paid at time-and-a-half rate
• Single occupancy hotels paid directly by SWCA
• Per diem for full day, unless otherwise noted for specific projects
• Vehicles provided for projects
• Opportunity for advancement within SWCA

SWCA Environmental Consultants is a growing employee-owned firm, providing a full spectrum of environmental services. 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.

SWCA is committed to salary equity and salary transparency for all its employees. In alignment with this commitment, SWCA posts good faith pay ranges in all its advertised job postings to promote pay equity and transparency.

Regular-status employees are also eligible for performance bonuses. Candidates are also encouraged to consider SWCA’s Total Rewards package, which includes a competitive Benefits package, forward-thinking workplace flexibility, outstanding corporate culture, award-winning career development, and more.

Once we have identified suitable individuals, we may close the application process without prior notice. We appreciate the time and effort invested by all applicants and will carefully consider each submission.

We believe that a diverse and inclusive workforce enhances creativity, innovation, and overall organizational success.

Qualified internal candidates are encouraged to apply and will be seriously considered for this position. We believe in promoting from within, where possible, providing our existing employees with compelling opportunities to advance their careers.

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