Cultural Resources Technician

SWCA Environmental Consultants seeks temporary Cultural Resources Technicians for our Las Vegas and Reno, NV offices to assist on projects based throughout the state. The schedule requires extensive travel subject to variable hours and schedules. This position is an hourly, non-exempt, and temporary position.

SWCA's Las Vegas Cultural team has an array of upcoming field projects that include excavation, intensive pedestrian survey, visual effects analysis, construction and exploration monitoring, and historical research. Crew members would participate as part of field crews across a variety of work activities. Standard field sessions last for eight 10-hour days, with up to six days off in between. On occasion, field sessions can last for 10 12-hour days, with up to 4 days off in between sessions.

Field session lengths may vary from project to project. SWCA pays travel time to and from the project, hotel and camping fees, and per diem for each day of fieldwork. SWCA supplies all field documentation tools and materials, and personal protective equipment when necessary; however, field personnel must supply their own personal gear (boots, backpack, field clothing, etc.). SWCA also supplies vehicles for travel and fieldwork. Personal vehicles may be used to travel to a project area but may not be used for conducting fieldwork (some exceptions may apply).

This is a temporary, hourly/non-exempt, and field-based assignment based out of either our Las Vegas, NV or Reno, NV office.

Application Deadline: Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis, and interviews may be scheduled as qualified candidates are identified. This position may close without prior notice once a strong candidate pool is established.

• Assists with the completion of technical project tasks, in the field, laboratory, or office, including data and information collection, processing, and documentation, as well as quality control. Technicians are expected to work efficiently, in manners that ensure accuracy and thoroughness in ethically applying the directed approach.
• Supports the assessment of cultural values and resources and potential impacts to these from proposed projects, to inform strategies that aim to avoid, minimize, or mitigate adverse effects on cultural values, resources, and the people and communities who hold them significant.
• Communicates effectively with team members and supervisors, soliciting and valuing their input to meet client requirements and project goals diligently. This involves clear articulation of task needs, issues, and progress to the field supervisor or task lead, fostering a collaborative work environment.
• Follows directions, safety and quality protocols, and other established procedures to complete tasks successfully and with accountability.
• Follows applicable federal, Tribal, state, local, industry, contractual, and company regulations, standards, and specifications.
• Performs related work as assigned.

Additional Job-Specific Responsibilities

• Conducts archaeological pedestrian surveys, site identification and recording, monitoring, and data recovery excavations.
• Identifies and documents historic and prehistoric artifacts and features.
• Completes cultural resource records searches and archaeological laboratory analyses.
• Performs extended fieldwork in extreme temperatures, inclement weather, and rugged terrain.
• Must be able to hike up to 8 miles per day in rugged terrain.

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Must have a valid driver's license, the ability to pass a Motor Vehicle background screening, and have access to reliable transportation.
• Able to carry equipment and supplies weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Available for fieldwork on local projects and for fieldwork requiring extended travel (staying in a hotel for up to 12 days at a time).
• Available for fieldwork on local projects and for fieldwork requiring extended travel (staying in a hotel or camping for up to 12 days at a time.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree or higher in Anthropology, Archaeology, or a related field
• Completion of an accredited Field School
• Experience with a range of field methodologies; including survey, testing, excavation, and heavy equipment or ground disturbing activity monitoring